Bexley is one of the fastest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #17 out of 282. Only 21% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 40% national average - the council usually decides on time. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (94%) than the national average (90%).

Among the fastest councils in England

for householder decisions

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Bexley decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

89%

Overall approval rate

Above avg (87%) #123 of 282

94%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #93 of 282

88%

Decided in 8 weeks

Above avg (64%) #17 of 282

21%

Extended time limit

Below avg (40%) #22 of 282

70%

Minor dwellings approved

123 decided (1-9 homes)

75%

Major dwellings approved

8 decided (10+ homes)

67%

Change of use approved

90 decided

1,314

Total decisions

138 refused in 2025

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