Following a public consultation in Summer 2024 new design guidelines set out in the Design Guide Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) Part 1 – Design Principles have been adopted in the Borough. 

The aim of the Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) is to improve design quality across the Borough’s built environment.

This new SPD builds upon the policies set out in the Bexley Local Plan to ensure new development is rooted within its Bexley context and promotes exemplary, high-quality design that enables sustainable development. It also improves clarity for applicants on the Council’s expectations from new development to reduce potential delays in the application process. 

The Design Principles SPD is the first in a series of SPDs which set out the London Borough of Bexley’s expectations on what is required to develop well-designed places and buildings.

Councillor Munur, Bexley’s Cabinet Member for Growth said:

I want to thank all those who took part in the consultation for their contributions.  We are committed to achieving the right kind of growth and the implementation of this new Design Guide Supplementary Planning Document will ensure future developments protect the local character of our Borough and contribute positively to our community. 

I’d encourage developers and landowners to make sure they use this guide to inform their proposals to improve the quality and to reduce the chance of any delays during the planning process.”

You can read the Design Guide Supplementary Planning Document at Supplementary planning documents and guidance.