A property on Bexley High Street is set to undergo a roof conversion after Bexley Council's Planning Committee approved the application. The decision was made at a meeting on Thursday, 31 July 2025, following a review of the proposal and consideration of its impact on the surrounding Old Bexley Conservation Area.
The application, reference 25/01227/FUL, was submitted by Ms L Thorne for 99 Bexley High Street, Bexley, Kent, DA5 1JX. The plan includes the conversion of roof space involving two rear dormer window extensions and the erection of a detached single-storey outbuilding in the rear garden, intended to be used as a summerhouse and toolshed.
According to the meeting's summary, the Council's Design and Conservation Officer raised no objection to the proposal for 99 Bexley High Street, despite its location within the Old Bexley Conservation Area. The planning committee then convened to discuss the application, with Councillor Readers as the chairman. The committee reviewed the details of the application, including the design and its potential impact on the surrounding area.
It's important to note that during the same Planning Committee meeting, a separate application for Land at Bursted Woods was discussed. Key issues raised regarding that application included the character and appearance of the development, resident amenity, transport highways and parking, infrastructure, viability and affordable housing, ecology conservation, construction management, and crime security and lighting.
Specifically, the application for Land at Bursted Woods received 95 representations, with 90 raising objections. Concerns were raised regarding highways and parking, infrastructure capacity (schools, dentists, doctors), ecology (damage to ancient woodland), character and appearance, amenity of neighbouring properties (sunlight, privacy, noise), construction impacts, future development within the wider site, public consultation, and crime and community safety. These issues, along with planning officer responses, are detailed in the meeting report.
Ultimately, the committee approved the application for the Bexley High Street property, paving the way for the roof conversion and outbuilding construction to proceed. The approval is subject to standard conditions, ensuring the development aligns with local planning policies and regulations.
This decision marks the latest in a series of planning matters considered by the Bexley Council Planning Committee, as detailed in the meeting agenda and public reports pack.
