Darenth Works Ray Lamb Way Erith Kent DA8 2SP
Pending
23/02372/FULM05
Description
Application to approve details of condition 8 (Desktop Study Risk Assesment) pursuant to application 23/02372/FULM for the demolition of existing units and construction of 16 new commercial units (use classes E(g)(iii), B2 and B8) with ancillary office space and other associated works including creation of service yards, landscaping and boundary treatment, cycle and car parking.
Bexley
Planning Authority Score
8.5/10
Excellent
#10 of 282 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions
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
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application.
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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