Planning Policy

The statutory Development Plan for the London Borough of Bexley comprises:

• The London Plan, The Mayor of London's Spatial Development Strategy for Greater London
• Bexley's Unitary Development Plan (UDP)
• Local development documents (LDDs) forming the Local Development Framework (LDF)

• Procedural Documents

  There are a number of procedural documents the Council produces that relate to its planning documents.

• Community Infrastructure Levy

  The Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) is a new levy that local authorities can choose to charge on new development in their area.

• National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF)

  On 27 March 2012 the coalition government introduced the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF).

• The London Plan

  To organise an economic, environmental, transport and social framework for the development of the capital to 2031.

• Unitary Development Plan

  Please read the below information before accessing the Unitary Development Plan or its associated Proposals Map.

• Local Development Framework

  The new planning system changes the focus to spatial planning.

• Planning consultations

  From this section you will be able to access information on planning consultations within the London Borough of Bexley.

• Core Strategy

  The London Borough of Bexley formally adopted its Core Strategy on 22nd February 2012.

• Planning for Neighbourhoods

  The Localism Act came into force 6th April 2012. It introduced new rights which shift power from central government back into the hands of individuals, communities and councils.

• Detailed Policies and Sites Local Plan

  A detailed policies and sites local plan is being prepared.