Crayford, Bexley - Greater London Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Crayford, Bexley - Greater London.
Bexley - Greater London · England · Town
About Crayford
Crayford is a town and electoral ward located in South East London, within the London Borough of Bexley. Situated to the east of Bexleyheath and northwest of Dartford, Crayford has historical roots in the county of Kent until the boundary changes of 1965. The town developed along the river Cray, around a ford that is no longer in use, making it a unique area for potential planning applications and development opportunities.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £406,552 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Bexley
- Parliamentary constituency: Bexleyheath and Crayford
- LSOA: Bexley 010D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Crayford.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Crayford based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
65 planning applications found near Crayford.
- - Former Electrobase/Wheatsheaf Works Site Maxim Road Crayford Dartford Kent
Application to approve details of Condition 20 (Secure by Design) pursuant to application 22/01564/FULM for Phased planning permission for the demolition of the existing structures and erection of sev
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bexley | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - - Land Adjacent To 1 - 18 Evans Court Sherman Close Crayford Dartford Kent
Application to approve details of condition 19 (Retaining Wall) pursuant to application 25/00748/FUL for Application under Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to vary condition 2 (App
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bexley | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - Former Electrobase/Wheatsheaf Works Site Maxim Road Crayford Dartford Kent
Application to approve details of condition 52 (Flood Resilient & Flood Resistant Desi) pursuant to application 22/01564/FULM for the Phased planning permission for the demolition of the existing stru
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bexley | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - Crayford Social Club The Parade Crayford Way Crayford Dartford Kent DA1 4JA
Partial demolition and redevelopment of site to create 18 self-contained residential units (Class C3), 3 commercial units (Class E) and a retained social club.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bexley | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - Land Adjacent To 1 - 18 Evans Court Sherman Close Crayford Dartford Kent DA1 4GF
Application to approve details of condition 11 (Landscaping Plan), 17 (Boundary Treatments) and 18 (Privacy Screen Details) pursuant to application 25/00748/FUL for Application under Section 73 of the
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bexley | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - 152, 152A, 154, 156 And 160 Crayford Road Crayford Dartford Kent
Application to approve details of condition 26 (BREEAM) pursuant to application 19/03028/FULM for Demolition of existing buildings and erection of a four storey development comprising 2 commercial uni
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bexley | Date: 2026-02-06
View full details - - 15 Dale Road Crayford Dartford Kent DA1 3PG
Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) for the erection of a single storey rear extension and conversion of roof space involving alterations to existing roofline, including a hip to gable enlargeme
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Bexley | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - 139 Crayford Road Crayford Dartford Kent DA1 4AS
Erection of a single storey rear extension, new shop front with access front door to first floor flat.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bexley | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - 3 - 6 Tower Park Road Crayford Dartford Kent DA1 4LB
Installation of 4no roof-mounted fans.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bexley | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - 86 Crayford Road Crayford Dartford Kent DA1 4AT
Application to approve details of condition 4 (WSI) (in part) pursuant to application 21/01651/FUL for Erection of a part five/part six storey residential block comprising 9 x 2 bed self-contained fla
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bexley | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - 98 North Road Dartford Kent DA1 3NB
Determination pursuant to Schedule 2, Part 1 (Class A.1 (g) of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 as to whether prior approval is required for the erect
Status: Permitted | Council: Dartford | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - 114 London Road Crayford Dartford Kent DA1 4BT
Removal of tree within Star Hill Conservation Area.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Bexley | Date: 2025-12-09
View full details - - Redevelopment Of Rich Industrial Estate Crayford Road Crayford Dartford Kent DA1 4LA
Non material amendment to remove condition 13 (Sale of Food or Drink) of approved application 25/01697/OUTM which allowed the 'Application under Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Bexley | Date: 2025-11-18
View full details - - 98 North Road Dartford Kent DA1 3NB
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for proposed erection of a single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Dartford | Date: 2025-10-23
View full details - - 56 Bexley Lane Crayford Dartford Kent DA1 4DD
Application to approve details of condition 4 (Installation of Water Supply, Waste Disposal, and Associated Works) pursuant to application 25/01438/LBC for the listed Building Consent for alterations
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bexley | Date: 2025-10-06
View full details - - 83 Heath Road Crayford Dartford Kent DA1 3NR
Erection of a detached two storey dwelling with refuse/cycle storage and parking to rear.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bexley | Date: 2025-09-23
View full details - - 56A Bexley Lane Crayford Dartford Kent DA1 4DD
Listed Building Consent for Replacement of existing twinwall polycarbonate roof with skylight and a new flat roof incorporating warm deck construction and two skylights.
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Bexley | Date: 2025-08-29
View full details - - 1 Crayford Way Crayford Dartford Kent DA1 4JY
Erection of a three storey mixed use development comprising six self-contained residential dwellings including associated parking and cycle storage and two commercial units following partial demolitio
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bexley | Date: 2025-08-19
View full details - - 2 Bexley Close Crayford Dartford Kent DA1 4DH
Change of use from Residential dwelling (Class C3) to HMO house of multiple occupation (Class C4) for upto 6 people and first floor side extension with formation of vehicular access and hardstanding t
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Bexley | Date: 2025-07-10
View full details - - 56 Bexley Lane Crayford Dartford Kent DA1 4DD
Listed Building Consent for alterations to rear soil pipe, reconfiguration of rooms and associated works
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Bexley | Date: 2025-07-09
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A brief summary of Crayford in Bexley - Greater London
Crayford is a town and electoral ward located in South East London, within the London Borough of Bexley. Situated to the east of Bexleyheath and northwest of Dartford, Crayford has historical roots in the county of Kent until the boundary changes of 1965. The town developed along the river Cray, around a ford that is no longer in use, making it a unique area for potential planning applications and development opportunities.
Property prices in Crayford show an average sale price of £406,552, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Crayford a particularly low-crime area.
Crayford has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Star Hill, Iron Mill Lane. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Crayford includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Wansunt Pit SSSI; 2 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Crayford
In the last 24 months, 88 planning applications were submitted near Crayford. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Crayford.
At 58 days on average, decisions near Crayford slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Crayford were outline applications (25), discharge of conditions (17), full planning applications (15).
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 1 medium-scale application, 86 smaller schemes were submitted.
17 planning appeals were lodged, of which 6 were allowed and 10 were dismissed (38% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 22 applications
- Refused: 3 applications
- Awaiting decision: 63 applications
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Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.