Bexley planning committee decisions
65 decisions from the committee's minutes, 22 May 2025 to 3 Sep 2026. Each sets out what was proposed, what officers advised, what was said and how the committee decided.
1 in 9 decisions went against officer advice
Below the rate across all 346 councils with committee decisions on Plota (11.1%), 85th highest of 205 councils with at least 15 decisions.
- Decisions
- 65
- Approved
- 89.2%
- Against officer advice
- 10.8%
- Unanimous
- 53.8%
How Bexley compares
Share of decisions against officer advice at the 205 councils with at least 15 decisions on Plota. Each dot is a council.
More or less favourable than its officers?
Bexley's committee is less favourable to applicants than its officers. Officers recommended approval in 100% of these decisions; the committee approved 88.9%, 11.1 points fewer.
Across all 346 councils, committees approve 2.6 points fewer than their officers recommend, so Bexley leans further against applicants than most.
Over the 63 decided applications with a clear officer recommendation.
Source: Plota analysis of Bexley's planning committee minutes and officer reports.
What it decides
89.2% approved and 10.8% refused. Of 65 decisions with a recorded vote, 35 were unanimous.
Show as a table
| Month | Approved | Refused | Other |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 25 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Jul 25 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep 25 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 25 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 25 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 25 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| Jan 26 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Mar 26 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 26 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Jun 26 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| Jul 26 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 26 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Source: Plota analysis of Bexley's planning committee minutes.
When it overrules its officers
7 of 65 decisions went against the planning officers' recommendation.
Which way
What kind of application
From the 6 of 7 with a recorded application type; one application can count under more than one.
Source: Plota analysis of Bexley's planning committee minutes and officer reports.
Recent decisions against officer advice
- 12 flatsFormer Tennis Courts Old Manor Way Bexleyheath KentOfficers advised approval because the proposal was policy-compliant and highway and ecological effects could be mitigated.Refused
- Two rear homes9 Warren Road Sidcup KentOfficers advised approval because the homes would provide suitable accommodation without unacceptable harm to the area, neighbours or highway safety.Refused
- Six bin storage unitsTramway House Stonewood Road Erith KentOfficers advised approval because the bin stores would not harm the area, neighbours, parking or highway safety.Refused
- Three-bedroom dwellingYard Adjacent To 11 Blackhorse Road Sidcup KentOfficers advised approval because the proposal provided parking and was unlikely to have a severe highway impact.Refused
- Accessible five-bedroom homeLand Rear Of 88 North Cray Road Bexley KentOfficers advised approval because the limited Green Belt harm was outweighed by accessibility needs, self-build benefits and other planning considerations.Refused
- One three-bedroom dwellingGarages Adjacent To 11 Blackhorse Road Sidcup KentOfficers advised approval because the dwelling would use land efficiently, fit the street scene, provide suitable accommodation and avoid harmful neighbour or highway impacts.Refused
Latest decisions
Newest first. Each links to the full write-up: the proposal, the officers' advice, what was said and the vote.
September 2026 5
- Detached garden outbuilding5 Cavendish Avenue Welling KentApproved
- Care home extensionElmwood Lodge 11 Victoria Road Sidcup KentApproved
- Two residential flats57 Highland Road Bexleyheath KentApproved
- Two residential unitsLand Adjacent To 1 - 18 Evans Court Sherman Close Crayford Dartford KentApproved
- Five-person HMO51 Cleve Road Sidcup KentApproved
July 2026 5
- Four new homes34 Rutland Avenue Sidcup KentApproved
- Extended restaurant opening hours86 - 88 Sidcup High Street Sidcup KentApproved
- EV charging equipmentHall Place Bourne Road Bexley KentApproved
- Martial arts studio hours168 Blackfen Road Sidcup KentApproved
- Electric vehicle and jet wash facilitiesCar Park Adjacent Morrisons 1 Jenner Close Sidcup KentApproved
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