Welling, Bexley - Greater London Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Welling, Bexley - Greater London.
Bexley - Greater London · England · settlement
Planning applications in Welling are administered by London Borough Of Bexley. View the full London Borough Of Bexley planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Welling
Welling is a town located in the London Borough of Bexley, situated 1.5 miles west of Bexleyheath and 4 miles southeast of Woolwich. Historically part of Kent, Welling became part of Greater London in 1965. Its proximity to key transport routes makes it an area of interest for planning applications and development opportunities.
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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 016E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Welling.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Welling.
- 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 Welling based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
36 planning applications found near Welling.
- - 97-99 Welling High Street Welling Kent DA16 1TY
Application to approve details of condition 3 (Materials) pursuant to application 23/01077/FUL for Erection of a second floor extension incorporating a mansard roof to provide 1 x bed flat and ancilla
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bexley | Date: 2026-07-07
View full details - 26/01113/PRIORM · Received: Thu 04 Jun 2026 · Validated: Thu 04 Jun 2026 - First Floor 64 Bellegrove Road Welling Kent DA16 3PY
Notifcation of Prior Approval for the change of use of first floor from Office (Class E) to self-contained residential unit (Class C3).
Status: Undecided | Council: Bexley | Date: 2026-06-04 - 26/01112/FUL · Received: Thu 04 Jun 2026 · Validated: Thu 04 Jun 2026 - 108 Westbrooke Road Welling Kent DA16 1QE
Erection of single storey attached dwellinghouse with parking and cycle store.
Status: Undecided | Council: Bexley | Date: 2026-06-04 - - First Floor 64 Bellegrove Road Welling Kent DA16 3PY
Notifcation of Prior Approval for the change of use of first floor from Office (Class E) to self-contained residential unit (Class C3).
Status: Undecided | Council: Bexley | Date: 2026-06-04
View full details - 26/01028/FUL · Received: Thu 21 May 2026 · Validated: Thu 21 May 2026 - 30 Hook Lane Welling Kent DA16 2DP
Erection of a part one/part two storey side and rear extension following demolitions of existing rear and garage extension. Conversion of roof space involving alterations to existing roofline, includi
Status: Undecided | Council: Bexley | Date: 2026-05-21 - 26/01013/FUL · Received: Wed 20 May 2026 · Validated: Wed 20 May 2026 - McDonalds Restaurants Ltd 38 Bellegrove Road Welling Kent DA16 3PY
Application under Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to vary condition 2 (opening hours) to extend opening hours of planning permission Ref: 14/01055/FUL for 'Proposal under Section
Status: Undecided | Council: Bexley | Date: 2026-05-20 - - 29 Springfield Road Welling Kent DA16 1QN
Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) for the Change of Use from Dwellinghouse (Class C3) to Residential Children's Care Home (Class C2) for up to 3 children.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Bexley | Date: 2026-05-19
View full details - - 12 Dansington Road Welling Kent DA16 2EA
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: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Bexley | Date: 2026-05-18
View full details - 26/00957/FUL · Received: Wed 13 May 2026 · Validated: Wed 13 May 2026 - 85-108 John Newton Court Welling Kent DA16 2AG
Replacement of existing windows with uPVC double-glazed windows and external doors to be replaced with composite or uPVC to match existing. Installation of external wall insulation, fascias and soffit
Status: Undecided | Council: Bexley | Date: 2026-05-13 - 26/00960/FUL · Received: Wed 13 May 2026 · Validated: Wed 13 May 2026 - 1 Maxwell Road Welling Kent DA16 2ER
Erection of a two storey side extension, single storey rear extension (following demolition of the existing garage and conservatory), single storey front porch extension, single storey detached outbui
Status: Undecided | Council: Bexley | Date: 2026-05-13 - 26/00955/FUL · Received: Wed 13 May 2026 · Validated: Wed 13 May 2026 - 67-84 John Newton Court Welling Kent DA16 2AG
Replacement of existing windows with uPVC double-glazed windows and external doors to be replaced with composite or uPVC to match existing. Installation of external wall insulation, fascias and soffit
Status: Undecided | Council: Bexley | Date: 2026-05-13 - 26/00918/FUL · Received: Fri 08 May 2026 · Validated: Fri 08 May 2026 - 43 - 54 John Newton Court Welling Kent DA16 2AQ
Replacement of existing windows/balcony doors with uPVC double-glazed windows/doors and external doors to be replaced with aluminium, provision of external wall insulation, replacement roof tiles and
Status: Undecided | Council: Bexley | Date: 2026-05-08 - 26/00917/FUL · Received: Fri 08 May 2026 · Validated: Fri 08 May 2026 - 31 - 42 John Newton Court Welling Kent DA16 2AQ
Replacement of existing windows/balcony doors with uPVC double-glazed windows/doors and external doors to be replaced with aluminium, provision of external wall insulation, replacement roof tiles and
Status: Undecided | Council: Bexley | Date: 2026-05-08 - 26/00644/GPDE · Received: Mon 30 Mar 2026 · Validated: Fri 08 May 2026 - 60 Wendover Way Welling Kent DA16 2BN
The erection of a single storey rear extension which in total (inc previous enlargements) would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 6.00 metres, for which the max height would be 2.98
Status: Undecided | Council: Bexley | Date: 2026-05-08 - 26/00915/FUL · Received: Fri 08 May 2026 · Validated: Fri 08 May 2026 - 19 - 30 John Newton Court Welling Kent DA16 2AQ
Replacement of existing windows/balcony doors with uPVC double-glazed windows/doors and external doors to be replaced with aluminium, provision of external wall insulation, replacement roof tiles and
Status: Undecided | Council: Bexley | Date: 2026-05-08 - - Mecca Bingo - (Now Freedom Centre) 38 Upper Wickham Lane Welling Kent DA16 3HF
Notice of permitted development for Removal and installation of 3.no antenna, internal upgrading of cabin room or/ and cabinet(s), development ancillary reworks and steelworks thereto.
Status: Undecided | Type: Telecoms | Council: Bexley | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - 24 Marne Avenue Welling Kent DA16 2EY
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 two rooflights
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Bexley | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - 133 Westbrooke Road Welling Kent DA16 1QF
The erection of a single storey rear extension, which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 4.50 metres, for which the maximum height would be 3.15 metres, and for which the heigh
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Bexley | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - 104 - 106 Welling High Street Welling Kent DA16 1TJ
Application to approve details of condition 10 (Noise) and 14 (Acoustic Protection) pursuant to application 22/00710/FUL for the Demolition of existing building and erection of a part four/part five s
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bexley | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - 32 Churchfield Road Welling Kent DA16 2AA
Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) for the conversion of roof space including rear dormer extension and rooflights to front roof slope.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Bexley | Date: 2026-02-19
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A brief summary of Welling in Bexley - Greater London
Welling is a town located in the London Borough of Bexley, situated 1.5 miles west of Bexleyheath and 4 miles southeast of Woolwich. Historically part of Kent, Welling became part of Greater London in 1965. Its proximity to key transport routes makes it an area of interest for planning applications and development opportunities.
Property prices in Welling 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 Welling a particularly low-crime area.
Welling 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.
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Planning Activity in Welling
In the last 24 months, 79 planning applications were submitted near Welling. Of these, 81% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 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 Welling.
The average decision time of 50 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Welling were outline applications (39), full planning applications (9), discharge of conditions (7).
5 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 4 were dismissed (20% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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