Old Bexley, Bexley - Greater London Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Old Bexley, Bexley - Greater London.
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About Old Bexley
Old Bexley, located in the south-eastern part of Greater London, is a charming area within the London Borough of Bexley, situated approximately 13 miles (21 km) east-southeast of Charing Cross and south of Bexleyheath. Often referred to as Bexley Village, this historic locality offers a unique character that may influence planning applications and developments in the region.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £519,649 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Bexley
- Parliamentary constituency: Old Bexley and Sidcup
- LSOA: Bexley 021D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Old Bexley.
- 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 Old Bexley based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
25 planning applications found near Old Bexley.
- - 14 Vicarage Road Bexley Kent DA5 2AL
Works to Lime Trees in Old Bexley Conservation Area.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bexley | Date: 2026-04-24
View full details - - Alms Houses 13-35 Bexley High Street Bexley Kent DA5 1AB
Works to various trees protected by a Tree Preservation Order.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bexley | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - 1-12 Wedgewood Court Balmoral Gardens Bexley Kent
Works to one Red Cedar Tree protected by a Tree Preservation Order 83/01478/TPO
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bexley | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 74 Albert Road Bexley Kent DA5 1NW
Lawful Development Certificate (Existing) for a single storey infill extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Bexley | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - 41 Knoll Road Bexley Kent DA5 1AY
Works to various trees protected by a Conservation Order within the Parkhurst Conservation area.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bexley | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 2 Bradbourne Road Bexley Kent DA5 1NR
Application to approve details of conditions 6 (Cycle Storage) and 7 (Refuse Storage) pursuant to application 24/01955/FUL for erection of a detached two storey dwelling with refuse storage and parkin
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bexley | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - Bexley Cricket Club Manor Way Bexley Kent DA5 3QG
Works to various trees protected by a Tree Preservation Order.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bexley | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - 269 Upton Road South Bexley Kent DA5 1QU
Application to approve details of condition 9 (Photovoltaic PV) pursuant to application 22/01110/FUL for Demolition of existing single storey cottage and construction of a new four-bedroom dwelling ho
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bexley | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - 5 Harbex Close Bexley Kent DA5 1NP
Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) for the conversion of roof space involving alterations to existing roofline including a rear dormer extension, with a Juliet balcony and rooflight to front ro
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Bexley | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - 37 Bourne Road Bexley Kent DA5 1LW
Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) for the Change of Use from Dwelling House (Class C3.a) to Dwelling House with Supported Living (Class C3.b).
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Bexley | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - 4 Brunel Place Bexley Kent DA5 1ED
Retrospective application for the change of use from a dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a house in multiple occupation (Use Class C4) for a maximum of six occupants.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Bexley | Date: 2025-12-29
View full details - - 5 Brunel Place Bexley Kent DA5 1ED
Retrospective application for the change of use from a dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a house in multiple occupation (Use Class C4) for a maximum of six occupants.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Bexley | Date: 2025-12-29
View full details - - 1 Bexley High Street Bexley Kent DA5 1AB
Works to 1 Sycamore Tree in Old Bexley Conservation Area.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Bexley | Date: 2025-10-02
View full details - - 60 Parkhurst Road Bexley Kent
Works to Lawson Cypress & Sycamore Group trees in Parkhurst Conservation Area.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Bexley | Date: 2025-09-23
View full details - - Adjacent To Wedgewood Court Balmoral Gardens Bexley Kent DA5 1HR
Works to various trees protected by a Tree Preservation Order.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bexley | Date: 2025-02-21
View full details - - Land Off Dartford Road Bexley Kent DA5 3LX
Request for a Screening Opinion under Regulation 6 of the Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2017 for 'The Installation and operation of an energy storage system (
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Bexley | Date: 2025-01-22
View full details - - 77-77A Bexley High Street Bexley Kent DA5 1JX
Application to approve details of condition 3(Bicycle Storage) 4(Parking Permits) pursuant to application 21/03835/PRIOR for Prior Approval for a proposed change of use of the first and second floors
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bexley | Date: 2024-12-25
View full details - - Apex The Old Mill Bexley High Street Bexley Kent DA5 1JX
Works to various trees within the Old Bexley (1971) Conservation Area.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bexley | Date: 2024-11-08
View full details - - 16 Manor Way Bexley Kent DA5 3QF
Non material amendment to change materials to match existing front property, of approved application 22/02975/FUL which allowed the First floor rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Bexley | Date: 2024-11-08
View full details - - 5 Parkhurst Gardens Bexley Kent DA5 1QP
Single storey side extension following demolition of existing side extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bexley | Date: 2024-07-11
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A brief summary of Old Bexley in Bexley - Greater London
Old Bexley, located in the south-eastern part of Greater London, is a charming area within the London Borough of Bexley, situated approximately 13 miles (21 km) east-southeast of Charing Cross and south of Bexleyheath. Often referred to as Bexley Village, this historic locality offers a unique character that may influence planning applications and developments in the region.
Property prices in Old Bexley show an average sale price of £519,649, 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 Old Bexley a particularly low-crime area.
Old Bexley has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: North Cray Village, Old Bexley, Parkhurst. 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 Old Bexley includes 8 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 Old Bexley
In the last 24 months, 44 planning applications were submitted near Old Bexley. Of these, 56% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 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 Old Bexley.
The average decision time of 49 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Old Bexley were tree works (12), full planning applications (11), outline applications (8). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 42 smaller schemes were submitted.
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.
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