New Build approval rate in Bexley

Bexley approved 82.7% of new build applications, based on 1,507 decisions analysed.

Last updated: June 2026

82.7%

new build approval rate

1,507

New Build decisions

1,247

Approved

260

Refused

85.0%

Bexley overall

New Build applications are refused more often than the Bexley average (85.0%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How new build compares in Bexley

New Build (1,507 decided)

82.7%

Bexley all applications (21,260 decided)

85.0%

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Other project types in Bexley

Rear Extension (8,118 decided)

82.8%

Garage / Parking (5,016 decided)

86.2%

Side Extension (3,812 decided)

86.0%

Dormer (2,739 decided)

79.8%

Wraparound Extension (2,027 decided)

84.8%

Extension (General) (1,731 decided)

85.4%

Change of Use (Residential) (1,298 decided)

79.5%

Front Extension (1,122 decided)

86.6%

Hip-to-Gable Conversion (1,121 decided)

80.3%

Outbuilding (995 decided)

85.6%

Conservatory (533 decided)

90.6%

Loft Conversion (350 decided)

77.7%

Flat Conversion (321 decided)

83.8%

HMO (287 decided)

64.5%

Basement (151 decided)

87.4%

Annex (140 decided)

81.4%

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