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Planning in Northumberland Heath

Approved
82%
263 of 310 decided
Decision time
about 11 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Northumberland Heath in the last 24 months, from London Borough of Bexley's planning register.

Decided by London Borough of BexleyCouncil page

Around Northumberland Heath

Postcode districts

DA8 237 applications in the last 12 monthsDA7 303 applications in the last 12 monthsDA17 126 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: London Borough of Bexley

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About Northumberland Heath

Northumberland Heath is a notable area in South East London, situated within the London Borough of Bexley. Positioned to the south of Erith and north of Bexleyheath, it offers a strategic location for planning applications in the region.

Property prices in Northumberland Heath show an average sale price of £356,030, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Northumberland Heath has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Northumberland Heath 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Northumberland Heath, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 418 planning applications were submitted near Northumberland Heath. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 74 days.

The most common types were outline applications (22), discharge of conditions (19), full planning applications (11). 11 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

5 planning appeals were lodged, of which 3 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (75% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Northumberland Heath?
In the last 24 months, 418 planning applications were submitted near Northumberland Heath. The approval rate is 82%.
How long do planning decisions take near Northumberland Heath?
The average planning decision time near Northumberland Heath is 74 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Northumberland Heath?
The planning approval rate near Northumberland Heath is 82%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Northumberland Heath?
The most common type of planning application near Northumberland Heath is outline applications, with 22 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Northumberland Heath?
You can search and track planning applications near Northumberland Heath on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.