The Bexley Council Planning Committee met on Thursday, 11 June 2026, to discuss several planning applications. The committee approved eight out of the nine applications presented, with one application being refused. Key decisions included the approval of a new dwelling at Earlswood Court, Belvedere, and the refusal of a development at the Former Tennis Courts in Old Manor Way, Bexleyheath, due to unresolved highway safety concerns.

Former Tennis Courts, Old Manor Way, Bexleyheath Refused

The committee refused planning permission for the erection of two blocks comprising 12 self-contained flats at the Former Tennis Courts, Old Manor Way, Bexleyheath. Councillor Thomas Clapperton moved to refuse the application on the grounds of unresolved highway safety concerns, citing the proximity of the proposed access to a railway bridge and a blind bend, as well as the potential for increased traffic and pedestrian danger. Councillor Larry Ferguson seconded the motion, highlighting a perceived structural problem with the access road's proximity to the railway bridge and expressing concerns about the disconnect between residents' lived experiences of road safety and the official reports. The committee voted in favour of refusal.

Earlswood Court, 14A Albert Road, Belvedere Approved

Planning permission was granted for a vertical extension to provide one self-contained residential unit at Earlswood Court, 14A Albert Road, Belvedere. The revised scheme addressed previous refusal reasons by reducing the scale and massing, improving the design to be more in keeping with the local character, and ensuring compliance with amenity and highway standards.

Land to the Rear of 41 Church Road, Bexleyheath Approved

The committee approved the erection of seven dwellinghouses with associated refuse storage, landscaping, and parking following the demolition of existing commercial units at Land to the Rear of 41 Church Road, Bexleyheath. The revised scheme addressed previous refusal reasons concerning the loss of commercial space and design issues, with amendments to the siting, scale, and design of the proposed dwellings.

51 Blackfen Road, Sidcup Approved

Permission was granted for the demolition of an existing dwelling and the erection of a three-storey building to provide six self-contained residential units, along with associated parking and refuse and cycle stores, at 51 Blackfen Road, Sidcup. The proposal was considered an efficient use of the site and acceptable in terms of design, amenity, and highway safety.

Danson Park, Danson Road, Bexleyheath Approved

The committee approved the installation of a ropes course and associated infrastructure, along with the renovation of an existing building, at Danson Park, Danson Road, Bexleyheath. Despite significant objections regarding environmental impact, commercialisation, and heritage concerns, the committee found that the proposal's public benefits, including enhanced recreational opportunities and job creation, outweighed the low level of less than substantial harm to the Grade II Registered Park and Garden.

129 Raeburn Road, Sidcup Approved

Permission was granted for the erection of a detached two-storey dwelling with accommodation at roof level, including a dormer extension at the rear and a rooflight to the front roof slope, with refuse/cycle storage and parking to the front and installation of solar panels to the roof, at 129 Raeburn Road, Sidcup. The proposal was considered acceptable in terms of design, amenity, and highway impact, and was noted to be a slight alteration to a previously approved scheme.

2 Parkhurst Road, Bexley Approved

The committee approved the erection of a two-storey detached dwelling house following the demolition of an existing detached garage at 2 Parkhurst Road, Bexley. The proposal was considered to preserve the character and appearance of the Parkhurst Conservation Area, with a design that respected the existing historic examples and contemporary policy context.

Garages rear of 145-175 Woodside Lane, Bexley Approved

Permission was granted for the erection of a pair of two semi-detached dwellings on land previously occupied by garages at Garages rear of 145-175 Woodside Lane, Bexley. This application replicated previous approvals for the same scheme, which had expired. The proposal was deemed acceptable in terms of parking, access, and design.