Falconwood, Bexley - Greater London Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Falconwood, Bexley - Greater London.
Bexley - Greater London · England · settlement
Planning applications in Falconwood are administered by London Borough Of Bexley. View the full London Borough Of Bexley planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Falconwood
Falconwood is a vibrant area located in south-east London, straddling the London Boroughs of Bexley and Greenwich. Situated northeast of Eltham and southwest of Welling, it boasts a population of approximately 16,600, according to the 2021 census. This dynamic community offers a range of planning opportunities for prospective developers and local authorities.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £463,622 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Bexley
- Parliamentary constituency: Old Bexley and Sidcup
- LSOA: Bexley 016F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Falconwood.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Falconwood.
- 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 Falconwood based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
15 planning applications found near Falconwood.
- - 186 Westwood Lane Welling Kent DA16 2HW
Erection of a single storey rear outbuilding ancillary to main dwelling.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bexley | Date: 2026-07-07
View full details - - 197 The Green Welling Kent DA16 2PB
Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) for the Change of Use from Residential (Class C3) to Residential Children's Home (Class C2) for a maximum of 3 occupants and 3 residential care staff on a shi
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Bexley | Date: 2026-06-24
View full details - - 1 Central Avenue Welling Kent DA16 3AX
Application to approve details of conditions 5 (Refuse & Recycling) 6 (Green Roof) and 9 (Acoustic Assessment (Materials) pursuant to application 24/01255/FUL for Erection of a vertical extension to p
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bexley | Date: 2026-05-28
View full details - 24/01255/FUL01 · Received: Thu 28 May 2026 · Validated: Thu 28 May 2026 - 1 Central Avenue Welling Kent DA16 3AX
Application to approve details of conditions 5 (Refuse & Recycling) 6 (Green Roof) and 9 (Acoustic Assessment (Materials) pursuant to application 24/01255/FUL for Erection of a vertical extension to p
Status: Undecided | Council: Bexley | Date: 2026-05-28 - - 60 Westwood Lane Welling Kent DA16 2HH
Non material amendment to alter fenestration of approved application 26/00041/FUL which allowed the erection of part one/part two storey side/rear extension following demolition of existing rear exten
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Bexley | Date: 2026-04-23
View full details - - 35 Huxley Road Welling Kent DA16 2EW
Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) for the conversion of roof space including hip to gable enlargement, rear dormer extension and rooflights to front roof slope.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Bexley | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - 31 Dorset Avenue Welling Kent DA16 2PX
Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) for the conversion of roof space including hip to gable enlargement, rear dormer extension and rooflights to front roof slope.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Bexley | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - 120 Northumberland Avenue Welling Kent DA16 2PZ
Non material amendment to alter the internal layout of approved application 24/02744/FUL which allowed the Change of Use from Dwellinghouse (Class C3) to a House of Multiple Occupation (Class C4) for
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Bexley | Date: 2026-01-07
View full details - - 932 East Rochester Way Sidcup Kent DA15 8PE
Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) for the erection of a single storey rear extension and front porch extension and replacement roof tiles.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Bexley | Date: 2025-11-26
View full details - - 120 Northumberland Avenue Welling Kent DA16 2PZ
Application to approve details of condition 3 (Refuse, Recycling and Cycle Storage) pursuant to application 24/02744/FUL for Change of Use from Dwellinghouse (Class C3) to a House of Multiple Occupati
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bexley | Date: 2025-09-19
View full details - - 61 Maxwell Road Welling Kent DA16 2ES
Retrospective application for a single storey detached outbuilding.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bexley | Date: 2025-07-11
View full details - - 120 Northumberland Avenue Welling Kent DA16 2PZ
Erection of part one/part two rear/side/front extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bexley | Date: 2024-10-02
View full details - - 92 Yorkland Avenue Welling Kent DA16 2LW
Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) for the conversion of roof space involving alterations to existing roofline, including a hip to gable enlargement, a rear dormer extension and rooflights to f
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bexley | Date: 2023-09-20
View full details - - 30 Gloucester Avenue Welling Kent DA16 2LJ
Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) for the erection of a single storey rear extension.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Bexley | Date: 2023-07-11
View full details - - 85 Maxwell Road Welling Kent DA16 2ES
Single storey rear extension and first floor side and rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bexley | Date: 2023-06-09
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A brief summary of Falconwood in Bexley - Greater London
Falconwood is a vibrant area located in south-east London, straddling the London Boroughs of Bexley and Greenwich. Situated northeast of Eltham and southwest of Welling, it boasts a population of approximately 16,600, according to the 2021 census. This dynamic community offers a range of planning opportunities for prospective developers and local authorities.
Property prices in Falconwood show an average sale price of £463,622, 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 Falconwood a particularly low-crime area.
Falconwood has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE, The Oval. 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 Falconwood includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Oxleas Woodlands 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Falconwood planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Falconwood
In the last 24 months, 76 planning applications were submitted near Falconwood. Of these, 79% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 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 Falconwood.
The average decision time of 54 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Falconwood were outline applications (37), full planning applications (16), discharge of conditions (6).
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 67 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.
4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 2 were 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.
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