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What is PublicAccess?

PublicAccess for planning is an Internet service that allows you to view details of planning applications (Development Control) currently being considered by Bexley Council, as well as a history of past planning applications submitted since July 1987. You can monitor the progress of an application and make comments while it is being considered.

It can also be used to look at details of enforcement enquiries received as well as any appeals made against decisions made on planning applications and enforcement cases.

You can also use PublicAccess to view Weekly Lists of applications received or decisions made. Having selected a particular list you can then view the details of any application or decision on that list. If you select a list for this week you will see those applications registered or determined up to the day of your search.

Please read carefully the Terms & Conditions page as this contains important information regarding the availability of electronic copies of plans, application forms, associated documents and copies of decision notices (including conditions/reasons for refusal).

Applications may also be retrieved by reference number or address or postcode or street or by clicking on a location on a map. Alternatively lists of applications may be obtained by address, week of receipt or by other selection methods.

Click here to use the PublicAccess service...

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How do I Comment?

If you would like to comment on any current planning application you can do this several ways:-

  • Using PublicAccess - locate the relevant application and select the "Submit Comments" button and follow the instructions
  • By letter - write to the Development Control Division, Wyncham House, 207 Longlands Road, Sidcup, Kent, DA15 7JH
  • By e-mail - send your comments, which must include your name and address, to developmentcontrol@bexley.gov.uk

Any representations received cannot be treated in confidence and will form part of the application file, which is accessible to the applicant and other members of the public.

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Other Planning Applications Lists

Paper copies of weekly lists of applications registered during the past week are sent to Councillors and placed in local libraries. These are slightly different to the lists referred to above. Electronic PDF versions of these paper lists are also available through the links below (see notes for an explanation of how to use the lists). The lists are updated weekly and two back weeks are available.

Notes

  1. Planning applications marked with an * will be submitted to the Planning Control Committee for consideration.

  2. All other applications fall within categories delegated for determination by the Head of Development Control but Ward Members may, within 21 days of the date at the top of the list, request the Head of Development Control to refer the full application to the Planning Control Committee.

  3. Further enquiries in respect of applications should be made to the Development and Public Protection Department, Wyncham House, 207 Longlands Road, Sidcup, Kent, DA15 7JH where applications and plans submitted may be inspected between the hours of 9.00am and 5.00pm, Mondays to Fridays, (7.00pm on Tuesdays). A Duty Planning Officer is available during these times to assist with planning related queries.

    General telephone enquiries regarding applications should, in the first instance, be made to the Development Control Administration Team on 020 8308 7992.

    The Borough is divided into two planning groups as indicated below:

    North wards:

    Barnehurst, Belvedere, Brampton, Christchurch, Colyers, Crayford, Erith, Lesnes Abbey, North End, Northumberland Heath, Thamesmead East

    North Team Leader: Mr K Stone (020 8308 7772)

    South wards:

    Blackfen & Lamorbey, Blendon & Penhill, Cray Meadows, Danson Park, East Wickham, Falconwood & Welling, Longlands, St. Mary's, St. Michael's, Sidcup

    South Team Leader: Mr C Westwood (020 8308 7763)

  4. For reference, the letters at the end of each application number denote the type of application, these are:

    FUL Detailed planning application
    OUT Outline planning application
    FULM Detailed planning application that is a Major Development
    OUTM Outline planning application that is a Major Development
    FULEA Detailed planning application accompanied by Environmental Assessment
    OUTEA Outline planning application accompanied by Environmental Assessment
    ADV Advertisement Consent application
    LBC Listed Building Consent application
    CAC Conservation Area Consent application
    FUL01 Details pursuant to a condition on a detailed planning application
    OUT01 Approval of Reserved Matters following outline planning permission
    S211 Notification of Works to Trees in a Conservation Area
    T Works to Trees protected by a Preservation Order
    CIRC Consultation by a Government Department
    ALA Consultation from an adjoining Local Authority
    GPDO Consultation by a Telecommunications Company (28-Day Notification Period)
    GPDO8 Consultation by a Telecommunications Company (56-Day Notification Period)
    LDCE Lawful Development Certificate application for an existing use or building
    LDCP Lawful Development Certificate application for a proposed use or building

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Planning Control Committee - How it works and having your say

Some planning applications have to be decided by the Planning Control Committee. This meets every three or four weeks at the Civic Offices, Broadway, Bexleyheath, starting at 7.30 pm, usually on Thursdays.

Applicants and objectors can speak at meetings of this Committee, providing they tell the Council in advance that they want to do this.

If you want to speak, first check the date the application will be considered. Applicants, agents and anyone sending in a letter of objection or support will normally be notified of the date during the week before the Committee meeting. You can look at the Committee agenda papers on this web site, up to five days before the date of the meeting, or in your local library or main Council offices. You can telephone the Planning officer handling the case, if you know who this is. Or you can telephone the Committee hotline.

When you know the date of the Committee, telephone the Committee hotline, from 9.00am on the Monday morning in the week of the meeting. The person taking your call will give you more details.

A more detailed leaflet is available on having your say and forms part of an information pack designed to give advice on how the Planning Control Committee works. The pack is available at Council offices and you can ask for a copy or for more information by ringing the hotline number below.

The following links take you to the leaflets making up the pack:-

Committee Hotline: 020 8294 6490

You can also send an e-mail to democratic.services@bexley.gov.uk

A more detailed leaflet is available at Council offices. You can ask for a leaflet or for more information by ringing the hotline number.

Dates of the Planning Control Committee

The Planning Control Committee meets every 3 - 4 weeks, usually on Thursdays, at Bexley Civic Offices, Bexleyheath, at 7.30p.m.

Meeting Dates in 2008

5 June 2008
26 June 2008
24 July 2008
28 August 2008
18 September 2008
9 October 2008
30 October 2008
20 November 2008
11 December 2008

Meeting Dates in 2009

8 January 2009
5 February 2009
26 February 2009
26 March 2009
16 April 2009
7 May 2009

More information is available about the Planning Control Committee via the hotline phone number (020 8294 6490) or by email democratic.services@bexley.gov.uk.


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