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House prices in Basildon Borough Council: average £367,233, +0.6% over 12 months (UK House Price Index, July 2026)

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Basildon Borough Council received?
Basildon Borough Council received 1,637 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 87%.
How long does Basildon Borough Council take to decide applications?
Basildon Borough Council takes an average of 70 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate for Basildon Borough Council?
Basildon Borough Council approves 87% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.
How do I object to a planning application in Basildon Borough Council?
Submit your representation to Basildon Borough Council during the public consultation period, typically 21 days from when the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Basildon Borough Council planning portal.
Can I appeal a Basildon Borough Council planning decision?
Yes. If Basildon Borough Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 699 appeals were lodged against Basildon Borough Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 34% success rate.

Planning data sourced from Basildon Borough Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

About Basildon Borough Council Planning Authority

Track every planning application and planning permission decision in the Basildon Borough Council area. View live status, browse proposals by postcode, and get free email alerts for new developments. Updated daily from the council planning portal.

Basildon Borough Council oversees a local government district in Essex, England, and is headquartered in its largest town, Basildon. The borough encompasses the towns of Billericay and Wickford, along with various rural areas, making it a diverse region for planning applications and development projects.

The council area encompasses 38 towns and villages, including Basildon, Billericay and Wickford. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Basildon Borough Council received 1,637 planning applications. Of these, 87% were approved, with an average decision time of 70 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (461), outline applications (240), discharge of conditions (165). 24 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

699 planning appeals were lodged against Basildon Borough Council decisions, of which 173 were allowed and 334 were dismissed (34% success rate).

Residents and developers can search all planning permission and permitted development applications for Basildon Borough Council above. To comment or object to a live application, visit the Basildon Borough Council planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original submission for every application listed.