planning rule dating back to 1979
Bexley Council's Planning Committee recently reviewed an application impacted by a 1979 planning rule restricting development rights for some Bexleyheath properties.
In July 2025, Bexley Council's Planning Committee reviewed an application for a two-storey rear extension at 19A Melanie Close, Bexleyheath. A planning officer's report noted that the property's original 1979 planning permission (ref. 79/00117/FUL) conditioned the removal of permitted development rights, impacting the homeowner's ability to develop without specific planning permission.
The planning rule, dating back to 1979, restricts certain types of development that would typically be allowed without needing planning permission for properties approved under specific conditions. This means homeowners affected by the rule must seek full planning permission for alterations that might otherwise be permitted development.
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