Sidcup, Bexley - Greater London Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Sidcup, Bexley - Greater London.
Bexley - Greater London · England · settlement
About Sidcup
Sidcup is a vibrant area located in south-east London, primarily within the London Borough of Bexley, situated 11.3 miles (18.2 km) south-east of Charing Cross. Historically part of Kent before the establishment of Greater London in 1965, Sidcup shares borders with the London Boroughs of Bromley and Greenwich, making it an essential consideration for planning applications in the region.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £427,225 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Bexley
- Parliamentary constituency: Old Bexley and Sidcup
- LSOA: Bexley 026C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Sidcup.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Sidcup.
- 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 Sidcup based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
29 planning applications found near Sidcup.
- - 21 Clarence Crescent Sidcup Kent DA14 4DG
Erection of a single storey side extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bexley | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - Hamilton House 86A Station Road Sidcup Kent DA15 7DU
Erection of first floor extension with a mezzanine floor to form a self-contained residential unit with front dormer and rooflights to front and rear roofslopes.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bexley | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - - 23 Walton Road Sidcup Kent DA14 4LJ
Erection of a part one/part two storey side and rear extension following demolition of existing garage.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bexley | Date: 2026-04-09
View full details - - 33 Station Road Sidcup Kent
Works to an Acer tree protected by a Conservation Order in the Christ Church Conservation area.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bexley | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - West Lodge School 36 Station Road Sidcup Kent DA15 7DU
Erection of first and second floor rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bexley | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - 1 Clarence Crescent Sidcup Kent DA14 4DG
Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) for a single storey front porch extension and single storey rear extension and installation to first floor front fenestration.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Bexley | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - 10 Victoria Road Sidcup Kent DA15 7HD
Works to Willow tree in Christ Church conservation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bexley | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - 100 Station Road Sidcup Kent DA15 7DT
Demolition of existing building and erection of a four-storey mixed-use development comprising a ground floor commercial unit (Class E) and 14 self-contained residential flats at first, second and thi
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bexley | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - 35 Crescent Road Sidcup Kent DA15 7HN
Works to various trees within the Christ Church conservation area.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Bexley | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - Former Lamorbey Swimming Centre 157 Station Road Sidcup Kent
Application to approve details of condition 9 (Gold Secured by Design Award) pursuant to application 21/01641/FULM for the Application for a minor material amendment to amend Condition 2 to revise the
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bexley | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - 6 Kingsmead Close Sidcup Kent DA15 7LA
Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) for the conversion of garage to habitable room.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bexley | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - 165-167 Station Road Sidcup Kent DA15 7AA
Construction of third storey to provide 2 additional residential units and erection of a single storey rear extension to ground floor office, with provision of balconies and alteration to existing sta
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bexley | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - 81 Birchwood Avenue Sidcup Kent DA14 4JZ
Single storey rear extension following demolition of existing conservatory.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bexley | Date: 2025-11-11
View full details - - 113 Station Road Sidcup Kent DA15 7AJ
Application to approve details of condition 3 (Sound Insulation) pursuant to application 22/01431/FUL for Change of use from a Betting Shop to Wine Bar.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bexley | Date: 2025-10-29
View full details - - Marlowe House Station Road Sidcup Kent
Application to approve details of condition 4 (Falcon Method Statement and Bat Emergence) pursuant to application 25/01247/FUL for Replacement of windows and facade repairs.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bexley | Date: 2025-10-21
View full details - - Sandalwood House, Buckthorn House, Aspen House, Medlar House, Cornel House Longlands Road Sidcup Kent
Works to various trees protected by a Tree Preservation Order.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bexley | Date: 2025-10-15
View full details - - Benedict House Preparatory School 1 - 5 Victoria Road Sidcup Kent DA15 7HD
Works to various trees in Christ Church Conservation Area.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bexley | Date: 2025-10-15
View full details - - 22 Birkbeck Road Sidcup Kent DA14 4DE
Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) for the conversion of roof space involving alterations to existing roofline, including a rear dormer extension and rooflights to front roofslope.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bexley | Date: 2025-02-11
View full details - - 47 Birkbeck Road Sidcup Kent DA14 4DB
Non material amendment to alter layout and fenestration of approved application 19/02547/FUL which allowed the 'Alterations to convert the existing ground floor retail shop (Class A1) to a 2 bedroom r
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Bexley | Date: 2024-11-28
View full details - - 4 Alma Road Sidcup Kent DA14 4EA
Notification of prior approval for change of use from Retail (Class E.a) to Dwellinghouse (Class C3).
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Bexley | Date: 2024-11-08
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A brief summary of Sidcup in Bexley - Greater London
Sidcup is a vibrant area located in south-east London, primarily within the London Borough of Bexley, situated 11.3 miles (18.2 km) south-east of Charing Cross. Historically part of Kent before the establishment of Greater London in 1965, Sidcup shares borders with the London Boroughs of Bromley and Greenwich, making it an essential consideration for planning applications in the region.
Property prices in Sidcup show an average sale price of £427,225, 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 Sidcup a particularly low-crime area.
Sidcup has 10 conservation areas within its boundaries: Longlands Road, Halfway Street, Chislehurst, Old Forge Way, The Oval, Foots Cray, Willersley Avenue and Braundton Avenue, The Hollies, The Green, Christ Church. 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 Sidcup includes 3 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 Sidcup
In the last 24 months, 75 planning applications were submitted near Sidcup. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 48 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Sidcup may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 48 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Sidcup were tree works (25), full planning applications (16), outline applications (15). 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 large-scale (major) developments, 6 medium-scale applications, 67 smaller schemes were submitted.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were 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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