Erith, Bexley - Greater London Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Erith, Bexley - Greater London.
Bexley - Greater London · England · Town
Planning applications in Erith are administered by London Borough Of Bexley. View the full London Borough Of Bexley planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Erith
Erith, located in south-east London, is approximately 13.3 miles east of Charing Cross and has been part of the London Borough of Bexley since the formation of Greater London in 1965. Previously within Kent, Erith is situated on the south bank of the River Thames, bordered by Bexleyheath to the south-west and Dartford to the north-east, making it a key area for planning applications in the region.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £355,069 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Bexley
- Parliamentary constituency: Bexleyheath and Crayford
- LSOA: Bexley 010A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Erith.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Erith.
- 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 Erith based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
31 planning applications found near Erith.
- - 9 Oakdene Avenue Erith Kent DA8 1EJ
Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) for the erection of a single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Bexley | Date: 2026-06-04
View full details - - 45 Frinsted Road Erith Kent DA8 3JU
Erection of single storey detached outbuilding to provide annexe accommodation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bexley | Date: 2026-05-28
View full details - 26/01064/FUL · Received: Thu 28 May 2026 · Validated: Thu 28 May 2026 - 45 Frinsted Road Erith Kent DA8 3JU
Erection of single storey detached outbuilding to provide annexe accommodation.
Status: Undecided | Council: Bexley | Date: 2026-05-28 - 26/01053/GPDOT · Received: Wed 27 May 2026 · Validated: Wed 27 May 2026 - The Royal Oak Public House 270 Bexley Road Erith Kent DA8 3HB
Notice of permitted developemt for the replacement of 3no. antennas, replacement of 1no. equipment cabinet and ancillary development.
Status: Undecided | Council: Bexley | Date: 2026-05-27 - - The Royal Oak Public House 270 Bexley Road Erith Kent DA8 3HB
Notice of permitted developemt for the replacement of 3no. antennas, replacement of 1no. equipment cabinet and ancillary development.
Status: Undecided | Type: Telecoms | Council: Bexley | Date: 2026-05-27
View full details - - 189 Park Crescent Erith Kent DA8 3EB
Erection of single storey side extension following conversion of garage to habitable room.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bexley | Date: 2026-05-18
View full details - 26/00914/FUL · Received: Fri 08 May 2026 · Validated: Fri 08 May 2026 - 15 Oakdene Avenue Erith Kent DA8 1EJ
Erection of single storey front/side/rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Council: Bexley | Date: 2026-05-08 - 26/00875/FUL · Received: Mon 04 May 2026 · Validated: Fri 08 May 2026 - 25 Arran Close Erith Kent DA8 3SL
Change of use from Residential Dwelling (Class C3) to HMO (Class C4) for a maximum of 5 people with associated refuse storage and cycle parking.
Status: Undecided | Council: Bexley | Date: 2026-05-08 - - 106 Bexley Road Erith Kent DA8 3SP
Application under Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to vary conditions 2 (Approved Drawings) and 26 (Windows) for internal and external alterations of planning permission Ref: 21/03
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bexley | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - 26/00896/FULM · Received: Wed 06 May 2026 · Validated: Wed 06 May 2026 - 106 Bexley Road Erith Kent DA8 3SP
Application under Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to vary conditions 2 (Approved Drawings) and 26 (Windows) for internal and external alterations of planning permission Ref: 21/03
Status: Undecided | Council: Bexley | Date: 2026-05-06 - - 25 Arran Close Erith Kent DA8 3SL
Change of use from Residential Dwelling (Class C3) to HMO (Class C4) for a maximum of 5 people with associated refuse storage and cycle parking.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bexley | Date: 2026-05-04
View full details - - 10 Mortimer Road Erith Kent DA8 3DR
Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) for the erection of a single storey rear extension following demolition of existing rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Bexley | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - Hainault 35 - 37 Lesney Park Road Erith Kent DA8 3DQ
Application to approve details of condition 4 (Affordable Housing) pursuant to application 19/02274/FULM for the demolition of the existing buildings and erection of 25 dwellings comprising 5 x 4 bed,
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bexley | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - Hainault 35 - 37 Lesney Park Road Erith Kent DA8 3DQ
Application to approve details of condition 5 (Early and Late Stage Review) pursuant to application 19/02274/FULM for the demolition of the existing buildings and erection of 25 dwellings comprising 5
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bexley | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - 225 Bexley Road Erith Kent DA8 3EU
Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) for the conversion of roof space involving alterations to existing roofline, a rear dormer extension, and rooflights to front roofslope.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Bexley | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - 106 Bexley Road Erith Kent DA8 3SP
Application to approve details of condition 3 (Desktop study & site Walk over) 7 (Electric Charging Point) pursuant to application 21/03064/FULM for Alterations and extensions to existing building to
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bexley | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - 106 Bexley Road Erith Kent DA8 3SP
Works to Oak tree protected by a Tree Preservation order.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bexley | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - 89 Bexley Road Erith Kent DA8 3SW
Works to Holm Oak tree protected by Tree Preservation Order.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bexley | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - 106 Bexley Road Erith Kent DA8 3SP
Application to approve details of condition 4 (Sustainable Drainage System), 5 (Noise Attenuation Measures), 6 (Demolition/Construction Methodology) and 17 (Infiltration of surface water drainage) pur
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bexley | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - 89 Bexley Road Erith Kent DA8 3SW
Works to a tree protected by a tree preservation order.
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Bexley | Date: 2025-12-31
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A brief summary of Erith in Bexley - Greater London
Erith, located in south-east London, is approximately 13.3 miles east of Charing Cross and has been part of the London Borough of Bexley since the formation of Greater London in 1965. Previously within Kent, Erith is situated on the south bank of the River Thames, bordered by Bexleyheath to the south-west and Dartford to the north-east, making it a key area for planning applications in the region.
Property prices in Erith show an average sale price of £355,069, 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 Erith a particularly low-crime area.
Erith has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Erith Riverside, Erith Road, Brook Street, Lesney Park Road. 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 Erith includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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 Erith
In the last 24 months, 82 planning applications were submitted near Erith. Of these, 64% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 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 Erith.
The average decision time of 52 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Erith were outline applications (24), discharge of conditions (18), full planning applications (17).
In terms of development scale, 10 large-scale (major) developments, 7 medium-scale applications, 57 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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