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New Build approval rate in Bexley

Bexley approved 82.8% of new build applications, based on 1,489 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

82.8%
new build approval rate
1,489
New Build decisions
1,233
Approved
256
Refused
84.9%
Bexley overall

New Build applications are refused more often than the Bexley average (84.9%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How new build compares in Bexley

New Build (1,489 decided)
82.8%
Bexley all applications (20,572 decided)
84.9%

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Less than one set of revised drawings.

Other project types in Bexley

Rear Extension (7,902 decided)
82.6%
Garage / Parking (4,914 decided)
86.2%
Side Extension (3,719 decided)
85.9%
Dormer (2,678 decided)
79.7%
Wraparound Extension (1,989 decided)
84.6%
Extension (General) (1,677 decided)
85.3%
80.2%
Hip-to-Gable Conversion (1,096 decided)
80.4%
Front Extension (1,091 decided)
86.1%
Outbuilding (964 decided)
85.8%
Conservatory (499 decided)
91.0%
Loft Conversion (326 decided)
77.3%
Flat Conversion (316 decided)
84.2%
HMO (266 decided)
65.8%
Basement (150 decided)
86.7%
Annex (135 decided)
82.2%
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