Northumberland Heath, Bexley - Greater London Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Northumberland Heath, Bexley - Greater London.
Bexley - Greater London · England · settlement
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.
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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: Erith and Thamesmead
- LSOA: Bexley 005C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Northumberland Heath.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Northumberland Heath.
- 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 Northumberland Heath based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
22 planning applications found near Northumberland Heath.
- - 15 Oakdene Avenue Erith Kent DA8 1EJ
Erection of single storey front/side/rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bexley | Date: 2026-05-08
View full details - - 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 - - 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 - - 220 Park Crescent Erith Kent DA8 3ED
Single storey rear extension, alterations to front fenestration and conversion of roof space including hip to gable enlargement, rear dormer extension and rooflights to front roof slope.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bexley | Date: 2026-05-04
View full details - - 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 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 - - 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 - - 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 - - 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
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 - - 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
View full details - - 233 - 235 Bexley Road Erith Kent DA8 3EX
Display of one non illumnated Acrylic Sign.
Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: Bexley | Date: 2025-12-29
View full details - - 72 Mill Road Erith Kent DA8 1HN
Conversion of existing property to create 2x flats involving the erection of a part one/Part two rear extension and conversion of roof space including alterations to existing roofline, and a rear dorm
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bexley | Date: 2025-10-10
View full details - - 89 Bexley Road Erith Kent DA8 3SW
Works to one Hollyoak protected by a Tree Preservation Order.
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Bexley | Date: 2025-06-24
View full details - - 195 Park Crescent Erith Kent DA8 3EF
Single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bexley | Date: 2024-10-30
View full details - - 7 Vicarage Close Erith Kent DA8 1ET
Single storey rear extension and alterations to exisitng rear patio and front garden including erection of boundary wall.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bexley | Date: 2024-10-03
View full details - - 195 Avenue Road Erith Kent DA8 3DA
Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) for replacement of single storey rear extension following demolition of existing rear extension and alterations to rear fenestration.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Bexley | Date: 2024-07-12
View full details - - 37 Carlton Road Erith Kent DA8 1DR
Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) for the conversion of roof space involving alterations to existing roofline and a side dormer extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bexley | Date: 2024-01-10
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A brief summary of Northumberland Heath in Bexley - Greater London
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 £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 Northumberland Heath a particularly low-crime area.
Northumberland Heath 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 Northumberland Heath 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.
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.
Planning Activity in Northumberland Heath
In the last 24 months, 66 planning applications were submitted near Northumberland Heath. Of these, 56% 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 Northumberland Heath.
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 Northumberland Heath were outline applications (20), full planning applications (18), discharge of conditions (15).
In terms of development scale, 9 large-scale (major) developments, 6 medium-scale applications, 51 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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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.