What percentage of planning applications does Bexley approve?

Bexley approves approximately 85% of planning applications, based on 17,416 decisions analysed by PlanningLens from the council's planning portal.

How many planning applications has Bexley decided?

PlanningLens has analysed 17,416 planning decisions published by Bexley.

What is the refusal rate for Bexley planning applications?

Bexley refuses approximately 15% of planning applications.

How long does a planning application take in Bexley?

The typical planning application in Bexley takes 8.0 weeks from validation to decision, which is within the statutory 8-week target for householder applications. That is the median of 17,013 applications decided since January 2020 with both dates on record. See how Bexley compares in the UK ranking: How long does a planning application take in the UK?

Recent Planning Applications in Bexley

Name: Bexley Planning Decisions
Creator: PlanningLens
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Every planning decision on record, from January 1987 to present.

17,416Decisions

85%Approved

2,651Refused

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Recent planning decisions in Bexley

2 days ago

Erection of a part one/part two storey rear extension including steps to the rea

None · NORHTH

Approved

2 days ago

Erection of a single storey rear extension and raised decking, steps and balustr

None · ESTWCK

Approved

2 days ago

The erection of a single storey rear extension which in total (inc previous enla

None · CRAYFN

Approved

5 days ago

Change of Use from Dwellinghouse (Class C3) to House of Multiple Occupation (Cla

None · BELVDR

Approved

5 days ago

Part one/part two storey side and rear extension following demolition of existin

None · BEXHTH

Approved

5 days ago

Conversion of roof space involving alterations to existing roofline, including a

None · BARNE

Approved

5 days ago

Erection of a single storey rear / side extension following demolition of existi

None · ESTWCK

Approved

5 days ago

Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) for the change of use from use class E

None · SIDCPN

Approved

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About this data

This page analyses 17,416 planning decisions made by Bexley, from January 1987 to present. Data is sourced directly from the council’s planning portal. For the full approval rate breakdown, ward-level analysis, and extension-type approval patterns, see the Bexley planning approval rates page.

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