1 August (Part 2) - Burstead Woods
Bonkers does not usually report on Planning applications unless it is likely that there will be
widespread interest in a particular project. Bursted Woods which used to be an
NHS site near Barnehurst station before being taken over by Bexley Council and
handed to BexleyCo. Last night
their 2024 application was given permission was given to build 121 houses and flats with 18 of them offered
as shared ownership to make them a little more affordable.
A Cabinet meeting had suggested the site would bring a £6·1 million profit but
now we learn it won’t, hence no affordable housing.
As you might guess, the Labour Councillors are not at all happy about it and have rushed out
a Press Release on the subject. (PDF)
121 houses is
fewer than proposed eight years ago,