Welling, Bexley - Greater London Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Welling, Bexley - Greater London.
Bexley - Greater London · England · settlement
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: £454,760 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Bexley
- Parliamentary constituency: Old Bexley and Sidcup
- LSOA: Bexley 018D
Crime Statistics
176 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 49
- anti-social-behaviour: 27
- vehicle-crime: 19
- shoplifting: 18
- burglary: 15
- other-theft: 13
- criminal-damage-arson: 12
- drugs: 12
- public-order: 5
- theft-from-the-person: 2
- other-crime: 2
- bicycle-theft: 1
- robbery: 1
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
26 planning applications found near Welling.
- - 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, external wall Insulation and replace roof tiles to concrete interl
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bexley | Date: 2026-05-08
View full details - - 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, external wall Insulation and replace roof tiles to concrete interl
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bexley | Date: 2026-05-08
View full details - - 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, external wall Insulation and replace roof tiles to concrete interl
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bexley | Date: 2026-05-08
View full details - - 1 - 18 John Newton Court Welling Kent
Alterations to fenestration, addition of external wall insulation, roof coverings and installation of solar panels.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bexley | Date: 2026-05-07
View full details - - 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
View full details - - 28 Bellegrove Road Welling Kent DA16 3PY
Application to approve details of condition 5 (Sustainable Drainage System) pursuant to application 22/02533/FUL for Demolition of existing building and erection of part 2/part 3/part 4 storey mixed u
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bexley | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - 64 Bellegrove Road Welling Kent DA16 3PY
Prior Approval for the change of use of the first floor from Commercial (Class E) to one self-contained residential unit (Class C3).
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Bexley | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - 3 Ruskin Drive Welling Kent DA16 3QH
Non material amendment to alter ground floor fenestration and installation of roof light of approved application 25/02374/FUL which allowed the 'Erection of a part one/part two storey front / side / r
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Bexley | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - 95 Porthkerry Avenue Welling Kent DA16 2DS
Conversion of existing detached outbuilding to a self-contained residential unit with associated access and cycle storage.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bexley | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - 20 Wendover Way Welling Kent DA16 2BN
The erection of a single storey rear extension, which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 3.27 metres, for which the maximum height would be 2.55 metres, and for which the heigh
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bexley | Date: 2026-01-20
View full details - - 41 Maxwell Road Welling Kent DA16 2ES
Erection of a single storey side/rear extension and conversion of garage to habitable room following demolition of existing side/rear extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bexley | Date: 2025-12-29
View full details - - 43A - 45 Bellegrove Road Welling Kent DA16 3PB
Non material amendment for Installation of a Rear Balcony of approved application 24/02912/FUL which allowed the Vertical second floor extension to provide 3 residential units and 1 self-contained off
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Bexley | Date: 2025-10-21
View full details - - 14 Faraday Road Welling Kent DA16 2ET
Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) for the change of use from Residential Dwelling (Class C3) to Children's Home (Class C2).
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Bexley | Date: 2025-10-07
View full details - - 12 Roseacre Road Welling Kent DA16 2AD
The erection of a single storey rear extension, which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 4.00 metres, for which the maximum height would be 3.30 metres, and for which the heigh
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bexley | Date: 2024-10-04
View full details - - 12 Roseacre Road Welling Kent DA16 2AD
Conversion of roofspace including hip to gable enlargement, rear dormer extension with juliet balcony and rooflights to front roofslope.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bexley | Date: 2024-10-04
View full details - - Allco House 51 Upper Wickham Lane Welling Kent DA16 3AD
Application to approve details of condition 4 (Drainage), 5 (Privacy and Visual Amenities), 6 (Soft Landscaping), 9 (Refuse), 10 (Bicycle Parking) pursuant to application 22/02281/FUL for Erection of
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bexley | Date: 2024-04-26
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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 £454,760, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
The Welling area recorded 176 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.
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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Welling 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 Welling
In the last 24 months, 57 planning applications were submitted near Welling. Of these, 73% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 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 53 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 (27), full planning applications (20), amendments (4).
7 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 6 were dismissed (14% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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