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148 in the last 90 days44 in the last 300 in the last 1482% approveddecisions typically take 61 days

Source: Southend-on-Sea City Council planning register · updated daily

Showing 1 to 5 of 156 · received or decided in the last 90 days

Lifstan Boys Club Lifstan Way Southend-on-sea Essex SS1 2XX
Application for approval of details pursuant to conditions 08 (waste management plan and servicing strategy), 09 (sustainable travel plan) and 12 (water efficiency measures) of planning permission 26/00202/BC4 dated 30.04.2026
PendingReceived 8 Oct 202626/01319/AD
7 Ray Walk Leigh-on-sea Essex SS9 2NP
Remove (fell) T1 Weeping Willow and T2 Weeping Willow to near ground level and treat stump to inhibit regrowth (Application for works to trees in a Conservation Area)
PendingReceived 8 Oct 202626/01317/TCA
1745 London Road Leigh-on-sea Essex SS9 2SW
Replace existing external kitchen extraction flue to rear serving ground floor restaurant
PendingReceived 7 Oct 202626/01311/FUL
17 Vernon Road Leigh-on-sea Essex SS9 2NG
Erect single storey rear extension with rooflights, alterations to side elevation
PendingReceived 7 Oct 202626/01293/FULH
176 Tankerville Drive Leigh-on-sea Essex SS9 3DD
Demolish existing bungalow, erect dwellinghouse with associated amenity space, bin and cycle stores, layout parking to front and extend existing crossover onto Tankerville Drive (Amended Proposal)
PendingReceived 7 Oct 202626/01294/FUL

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Southend-on-Sea City Council received?

Southend-on-Sea City Council received 1,369 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 82%.

How long does Southend-on-Sea City Council take to decide applications?

Southend-on-Sea City Council takes an average of 61 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 Southend-on-Sea City Council?

Southend-on-Sea City Council approves 82% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.

How do I object to a planning application in Southend-on-Sea City Council?

Submit your representation to Southend-on-Sea City 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 Southend-on-Sea City Council planning portal.

Can I appeal a Southend-on-Sea City Council planning decision?

Yes. If Southend-on-Sea City Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 743 appeals were lodged against Southend-on-Sea City Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 33% success rate.

Planning data sourced from Southend-on-Sea City Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

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About Southend-on-Sea City Council Planning Authority

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

Southend-on-Sea City Council serves as the local authority for Southend-on-Sea, located in Essex, England. Established as an elected body in 1866, the council has undergone several reforms and has operated as a unitary authority since 1998, combining the roles of a district and county council. This independence from Essex County Council allows it to manage local planning applications and services effectively. The council is currently led by Daniel Cowan (Labour), who has held the position since 20 May 2024. Colin Ansell serves as Chief Executive since 5 February 2024. The council comprises 51 councillors serving | voting_system1 = First-past-the-post terms, with the most recent election held on 2 May 2024.

The council area encompasses 18 towns and villages, including Southend-on-Sea. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Southend-on-Sea City Council received 1,369 planning applications. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (466), discharge of conditions (199), outline applications (161). 4 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

743 planning appeals were lodged against Southend-on-Sea City Council decisions, of which 223 were allowed and 450 were dismissed (33% success rate).

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