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Planning in West Heath

Approved
89%
233 of 262 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of West Heath in the last 24 months, from London Borough of Bexley's planning register.

Decided by London Borough of BexleyCouncil page

Around West Heath

Postcode districts

DA7 303 applications in the last 12 monthsDA16 310 applications in the last 12 monthsSE2 230 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: London Borough of Bexley

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About West Heath

West Heath is a settlement located in Bexley - Greater London, England.

Property prices in West Heath show an average sale price of £439,400, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around West Heath has 7 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, West 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near West Heath, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 315 planning applications were submitted near West Heath. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 days.

The most common types were outline applications (32), full planning applications (9), discharge of conditions (3).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near West Heath?
In the last 24 months, 315 planning applications were submitted near West Heath. The approval rate is 89%.
How long do planning decisions take near West Heath?
The average planning decision time near West Heath is 64 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near West Heath?
The planning approval rate near West Heath is 89%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near West Heath?
The most common type of planning application near West Heath is outline applications, with 32 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near West Heath?
You can search and track planning applications near West Heath on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.