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Check in 23 seconds whether your Bexley project needs planning permission, and what the council has approved near you. £995 planning drawings, paid only when the council approves. Council and Portal fees are paid separately at submission.
About the planning data
Checked against 20.6 million UK planning applications on file across 420 planning authorities. Approval rates from 2,343,419 decisions we classified across 181 councils in England.
Bexley approval rates by project type
Historical approval rates in our archive, grouped by project type. These describe recorded decisions, not the chance of approval for your proposal. Checked against 20.6 million UK planning applications on file across 420 planning authorities. Approval rates from 2,343,419 decisions we classified across 181 councils in England.
| Project type | Approval rate | Decided |
|---|---|---|
| Single-storey rear extension | 79% | 3,749 |
| Two-storey rear extension | 82% | 2,271 |
| Wraparound extension | 89% | 1,000 |
| Side extension | 87% | 1,216 |
| Loft conversion and dormer | 76% | 376 |
| Rooflight | 85% | 1,385 |
| Outbuilding and garden room | 85% | 395 |
| Porch | 90% | 159 |
| Garage conversion | 88% | 464 |
| Basement | 83% | 102 |
| Window and door | 93% | 297 |
A rate is only shown where at least 8 applications of that type were decided; smaller samples are shown as unknown. Withdrawn and undecided records are excluded. These figures cover all recorded years, including records without a year. Full Bexley approval rates.
Application guidance in Bexley
Bexley's development plan page brings together the Local Plan and other adopted planning documents. Its application guide explains how to submit and directs applicants to local controls. Read that alongside the heritage guidance where the proposal affects a conservation area or historic building.
- Bexley Article 4 directions and mapped buildings
- Bexley conservation and heritage guidance
- Bexley planning application guidance
- Bexley development plan
Sources reviewed . Check the source maps, wording and effective dates against your property and proposed work.
Application records to compare
Selected archive records, not a representative sample or a prediction for your address. The descriptions below are archive excerpts and may be shortened; read the original decision and plans before relying on them.
- 24/02453/FUL · Recorded approved (2026)
Erection of a three storey rear extension to provide 3 self contained residential units and creation of a first floor roof extension to the detached rear bui...
Search the council register for 24/02453/FUL - 25/01104/FUL · Recorded approved (2026)
Retrospective application for single storey rear extension following demolition of existing rear extension and new vehicle parking to front.
Search the council register for 25/01104/FUL
Compare the property type, works and application route. A scheme involving flats or several alterations is not directly comparable to a simple house extension. Read the archive's coverage and limitations.
Bexley planning resources
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Questions about planning in Bexley
Do I need planning permission for my project in Bexley?
Some house extensions, loft conversions and outbuildings can use permitted development rights in Bexley, but size alone does not establish eligibility. Check the property type, previous extensions, planning conditions and the rules for the proposed work. Householder rights do not apply to flats. Conservation areas and Article 4 directions restrict particular rights; they do not automatically require an application for every change. Listed building consent is a separate requirement for works affecting a listed building's special interest.
What is the planning approval rate in Bexley?
It depends on the project type. 79% of 3,749 decided single-storey rear extension applications in Bexley were approved. 76% of 376 decided loft conversion and dormer applications in Bexley were approved. Checked against 20.6 million UK planning applications on file across 420 planning authorities. Approval rates from 2,343,419 decisions we classified across 181 councils in England. Every project type is on the Bexley approval rates page.
Read the official guidance on when permission is required, listed buildings and conservation areas and planning decision periods.
Approval rates are computed from 2,343,419 decided applications across 181 councils, published by each council. The free check is guidance from the public record, not a council decision.