What percentage of planning applications does Bexley approve?

Bexley approves approximately 85% of planning applications, based on 21,592 decisions analysed by PlanningLens from the council's planning portal.

How many planning applications has Bexley decided?

PlanningLens has analysed 21,592 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 average planning application in Bexley takes 10.3 weeks from validation to decision, which is above the statutory 8-week target for householder applications. Based on 19,431 applications with recorded submission and decision dates. 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 analysed from January 2020 to present.

21,592Decisions

85%Approved

3,192Refused

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Recent planning decisions in Bexley

2 days ago

Alterations to existing shop frontage.

None · SIDCPN

Approved

2 days ago

Retention of a single storey rear extension.

None · ESTWCK

Approved

2 days ago

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

None · BEXHTH

Approved

3 days ago

Erection of first floor extension with accommodation within roofslope to form a

None · SIDCPN

Approved

3 days ago

Prior Approval Notification for a Change of use from Commercial Class E(a) to Re

None · BELVDR

Approved

3 days ago

Conversion of garage to habitable room, infilling of door canopy and alterations

None · LONGN

Approved

3 days ago

Erection of a part one/part two storey side /rear extension, a single storey fro

None · BLENPE

Approved

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About this data

This page analyses 21,592 planning decisions made by Bexley from January 2020 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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