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House prices in Castle Point Borough Council: average £356,579, -4.3% over 12 months (UK House Price Index, July 2026)

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Castle Point Borough Council received?
Castle Point Borough Council received 717 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 90%.
How long does Castle Point Borough Council take to decide applications?
Castle Point Borough Council takes an average of 42 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 Castle Point Borough Council?
Castle Point Borough Council approves 90% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.
How do I object to a planning application in Castle Point Borough Council?
Submit your representation to Castle Point 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 Castle Point Borough Council planning portal.
Can I appeal a Castle Point Borough Council planning decision?
Yes. If Castle Point Borough Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 264 appeals were lodged against Castle Point Borough Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 34% success rate.

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

About Castle Point Borough Council Planning Authority

Track every planning application and planning permission decision in the Castle Point 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.

Castle Point Borough Council serves a local government district in south Essex, approximately 30 miles east of London. The borough includes the towns of South Benfleet, Hadleigh, and Thundersley, alongside the adjacent Canvey Island, which is linked to the mainland via bridges. For those researching planning applications in the area, Castle Point offers a diverse range of developments influenced by its unique coastal and urban landscape.

The council area encompasses 12 towns and villages, including Canvey Island. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Castle Point Borough Council received 717 planning applications. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 42 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (154), outline applications (119), discharge of conditions (58). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

264 planning appeals were lodged against Castle Point Borough Council decisions, of which 83 were allowed and 161 were dismissed (34% success rate).

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