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New Build approval rate in Bexley

Bexley approved 82.9% of new build applications, based on 1,541 decisions analysed.

Last updated: September 2026

82.9%
new build approval rate
1,541
New Build decisions
1,278
Approved
263
Refused
84.8%
Bexley overall

New Build applications are approved at roughly the same rate as the Bexley average (84.8%).

How new build compares in Bexley

New Build (1,541 decided)
82.9%
Bexley all applications (17,416 decided)
84.8%

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Other project types in Bexley

Rear Extension (8,317 decided)
83.1%
Garage / Parking (5,167 decided)
86.5%
Side Extension (3,919 decided)
86.4%
Dormer (2,802 decided)
80.2%
Wraparound Extension (2,047 decided)
85.0%
Extension (General) (1,772 decided)
85.7%
80.0%
Hip-to-Gable Conversion (1,139 decided)
80.3%
Front Extension (1,139 decided)
86.7%
Outbuilding (1,033 decided)
86.0%
Conservatory (561 decided)
90.7%
Loft Conversion (366 decided)
78.4%
Flat Conversion (325 decided)
83.7%
HMO (295 decided)
65.8%
Basement (153 decided)
87.6%
Annex (148 decided)
81.8%
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