East Wickham, Bexley - Greater London Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near East Wickham, Bexley - Greater London.
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Planning applications in East Wickham are administered by London Borough Of Bexley. View the full London Borough Of Bexley planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About East Wickham
East Wickham, located in the London Borough of Bexley, is a district in south-east London, approximately 10.5 miles east-southeast of Charing Cross. Nestled between Welling and Abbey Wood, it offers a blend of suburban charm and accessibility to central London. Historically part of Kent before the establishment of Greater London in 1965, East Wickham presents potential opportunities for planning applications in a well-connected area.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Bexley
- Parliamentary constituency: Erith and Thamesmead
- LSOA: Bexley 002A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near East Wickham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near East Wickham.
- 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 East Wickham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
20 planning applications found near East Wickham.
- - 11 WOODBROOK ROAD, PLUMSTEAD, LONDON, SE2 0PE
Prior Approval for the construction of a single-storey rear extension which will extend beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling by 6.00m, for which the maximum height will be 3.00m and the heigh
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-07-01
View full details - - 14 BOURNEWOOD ROAD, PLUMSTEAD, LONDON, SE18 2AU
Prior Approval for the construction of a single-storey rear extension which will extend beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling by 6.00m, for which the maximum height will be 3.00m and the heigh
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-07-01
View full details - - 14 BOURNEWOOD ROAD, PLUMSTEAD, LONDON, SE18 2AU
Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) is sought for erection of a rear loft dormer.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-07-01
View full details - 26/01018/FUL · Received: Wed 20 May 2026 · Validated: Wed 20 May 2026 - 76 Lodge Hill Welling Kent DA16 1BW
Erection of a single storey rear extension following demolition of existing conservatory.
Status: Undecided | Council: Bexley | Date: 2026-05-20 - - 325 WICKHAM LANE, PLUMSTEAD, LONDON, SE2 0NT
Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) is sought for the erection of a Hip to Gable loft conversion with rear dormer and two front sky lights.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-05-15
View full details - - 11 STREAMDALE, ABBEY WOOD, LONDON, SE2 0PD
Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) is sought for loft conversion with alterations to roofline incorporating a rear dormer and three rooflights to front rooflsope.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-04-15
View full details - - 11 SANDYCROFT, ABBEY WOOD, LONDON, SE2 0XY
Construction of a single storey rear extension incorporating four skylights and retiling of the roof with associated works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - 16 BOURNEWOOD ROAD, PLUMSTEAD, LONDON, SE18 2AU
An application submitted under Section 96a of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 for a non-material amendment in connection with the Planning Permission dated 08/05/2025, Planning Ref 25/0462/HD for
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-01-29
View full details - - 237 WICKHAM LANE, PLUMSTEAD, LONDON, SE2 0YB
Retrospective construction of a side extension made of wood and pvc cladding, and associated works. (amended description).
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-01-16
View full details - - 4 SOUTHLAND ROAD, LONDON, SE18 2BB
Submission of details pursuant to discharge condition 3 (Cycle Parking details) and 4 (Operation Management strategy) of planning permission reference 25/2371/F dated 24.09.2025
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2025-11-18
View full details - - 324 WICKHAM LANE, PLUMSTEAD, LONDON, SE2 0NZ
Retrospective application for siting an In Post Parcel Locker
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2025-10-31
View full details - - 40 WOODBROOK ROAD, PLUMSTEAD, LONDON, SE2 0PF
Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) is sought for New roof dormer with hip to gable extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2025-10-28
View full details - - 40 WOODBROOK ROAD, PLUMSTEAD, LONDON, SE2 0PF
Certificate of Lawfulness is sought for new roof dormer with hip to gable extension and 3m single storey rear extension with flat roof.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2025-09-02
View full details - - 40 WOODBROOK ROAD, PLUMSTEAD, LONDON, SE2 0PF
Construction of a part one-, part two-storey rear extension with hipped roof, including alterations to the front and side elevations and associated works.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2025-09-02
View full details - - 198 WICKHAM LANE, PLUMSTEAD, LONDON, SE2 0XR
Change of use from single dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a four-bedroom HMO with a maximum capacity of up to six persons (Use Class C4)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2025-06-09
View full details - - 37 ALLIANCE ROAD, LONDON, SE18 2AW
Submission of details pursuant to discharge Condition 4 (Cycle parking details) and Condition 5 (Refuse storage details) of planning permission reference 25/0002/F dated 01/04/2025.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2025-05-06
View full details - - 358 WICKHAM LANE, PLUMSTEAD, LONDON, SE2 0NZ
Construction of a single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2023-03-17
View full details - 26/1955/PN1 - 11 WOODBROOK ROAD, PLUMSTEAD, LONDON, SE2 0PE
Prior Approval for the construction of a single-storey rear extension which will extend beyond th...
Status: Undecided | Council: Greenwich - 26/1958/PN1 - 14 BOURNEWOOD ROAD, PLUMSTEAD, LONDON, SE18 2AU
Prior Approval for the construction of a single-storey rear extension which will extend beyond th...
Status: Undecided | Council: Greenwich - 26/1957/CP - 14 BOURNEWOOD ROAD, PLUMSTEAD, LONDON, SE18 2AU
Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) is sought for erection of a rear loft dormer.
Status: Undecided | Council: Greenwich
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A brief summary of East Wickham in Bexley - Greater London
East Wickham, located in the London Borough of Bexley, is a district in south-east London, approximately 10.5 miles east-southeast of Charing Cross. Nestled between Welling and Abbey Wood, it offers a blend of suburban charm and accessibility to central London. Historically part of Kent before the establishment of Greater London in 1965, East Wickham presents potential opportunities for planning applications in a well-connected area.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes East Wickham a particularly low-crime area.
East Wickham has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 East Wickham includes 5 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 East Wickham
In the last 24 months, 90 planning applications were submitted near East Wickham. Of these, 63% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near East Wickham.
At 60 days on average, decisions near East Wickham slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near East Wickham were outline applications (44), full planning applications (27), discharge of conditions (11).
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 87 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 29 applications
- Refused: 15 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 44 applications
Nearby Towns
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