Bexley Council's Leader, Councillor David Leaf, has stated that any development at Burr Farm is subject to a live planning application, making it inappropriate to comment in detail.
During a council meeting on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, Councillor Leaf addressed a question from a member of the public regarding plans for Burr Farm. He clarified that the site has been identified in the local plan as suitable for residential family homes, including green spaces, and has been unused for nearly two decades.
Councillor Leaf explained that Burr Farm is allocated in the local plan under policy BXH06, as detailed on page 204 of the document. He confirmed that this policy designates the site for residential family homes and the inclusion of green spaces. The site has remained unused for approximately twenty years. While the specific proposals of the live planning application were not detailed in the meeting information, it is understood to be for residential family homes and green spaces.
Further details regarding the local plan can be found in the Public reports pack 15th-Jul-2026 Council.