Several planning applications affecting Bexley borough have been submitted to the council, the most prominent of which would reconfigure the Premier Inn on Albion Road, Bexleyheath to provide extra bedrooms and a remodelled restaurant.
Hotel revamp and additional rooms proposed in Bexleyheath
The application for the Premier Inn seeks approval of Secure by Design details relating to an already approved redevelopment. The wider project would reorganise the hotel layout to create additional guest rooms, refurbish the on‑site restaurant and carry out associated alterations to the building and site.
Sidcup bungalow to be replaced by flats
In Sidcup, an application has been submitted to demolish the bungalow at 18 Blackfen Road and erect a detached, two‑storey building with roof‑level accommodation containing five self‑contained flats. The proposal includes refuse storage and provision of parking to the front of the site.
House to HMO conversion sought in Bexleyheath
Another notable scheme relates to 25 Beechcroft Avenue, Bexleyheath, where the owner has applied to change a single‑family home into a six‑bedroom house in multiple occupation (HMO) for up to six residents.
- Premier Inn, Albion Road — Secure by Design details for an approved redevelopment to add bedrooms and remodel the restaurant.
- 18 Blackfen Road, Sidcup — Demolition of bungalow and construction of a two‑storey building with five flats, plus parking and refuse storage.
- 25 Beechcroft Avenue, Bexleyheath — Change of use from family home to six‑bed HMO for up to six residents.
In addition to these applications, the council’s recent planning list includes a range of smaller residential and domestic projects across the borough. These include:
- Details for the approved four‑home redevelopment at 159 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling.
- Front, side and rear extensions (part one, part two storey) at 20 Davenport Road, Sidcup.
- An amendment to an approved detached dwelling at 2 Bradbourne Road, Bexley.
- Tree works protected by a Tree Preservation Order at Heathdene Drive, Belvedere.
- Rear and two‑storey extensions and loft works at properties across Welling, Erith, Falconwood and North Cray.
| Site | Proposal | Key detail |
|---|---|---|
| Premier Inn, Albion Road | Redevelopment details | Extra bedrooms; restaurant remodel |
| 18 Blackfen Road, Sidcup | Demolition and rebuild | Five self‑contained flats; parking & refuse |
| 25 Beechcroft Avenue, Bexleyheath | Change of use | Six‑bed HMO for up to six residents |
Residents and local interest groups have the opportunity to view these applications and submit comments to Bexley Council during the statutory consultation periods. Planning officers will assess each proposal against local and national planning policy before any permissions are granted or refused.
The range of schemes highlights continuing pressure across the borough to provide more housing and to adapt existing buildings for different uses, while balancing the impact on street scene, parking and neighbourhood amenity.
Further information and application documents are available on the council’s planning portal for those seeking detailed drawings and supporting statements for any of the sites listed.
