Darenth Works Ray Lamb Way Erith Kent DA8 2SP

Pending 23/02372/FULM06
Council
Date received
20 May 2026
Date validated
20 May 2026
Postcode
DA8 2SP

Description

Application to approve details of condition 7 (Geoarchaeological) pursuant to application 23/02372/FULM for 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
#11 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Bexley is one of the fastest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #18 out of 292. 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. View full council performance
Bexley decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
89%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #126 of 292
94%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #96 of 292
88%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #18 of 292
21%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #23 of 292
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