How long do planning decisions take near Balstonia?

The average planning decision time near Balstonia is 59 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Balstonia?

The planning approval rate near Balstonia is 91%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Balstonia?

The most common type of planning application near Balstonia is outline applications, with 14 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Balstonia?

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Balstonia, Essex Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Balstonia, Essex.

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About Balstonia

Balstonia, also referred to as The Homesteads, is a residential estate and ward located in Stanford-le-Hope, Thurrock, Essex. Positioned on the eastern edge of the town, it lies approximately half a mile northeast of the town centre and the railway station. According to the 2021 census, Balstonia has a population of 8,452, making it a significant area for planning and development considerations.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £367,980 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Thurrock
Parliamentary constituency: South Basildon and East Thurrock
LSOA: Thurrock 013D

Crime Statistics

133 crimes reported in 2026-03.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 40
shoplifting: 23
anti-social-behaviour: 19
vehicle-crime: 16
criminal-damage-arson: 13
other-theft: 6
drugs: 5
public-order: 4
robbery: 4
burglary: 2
other-crime: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Balstonia.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Balstonia.

Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)

Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Balstonia based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

6 planning applications found near Balstonia.

- 71 Andersons Corringham Essex SS17 7JD
Loft converison with rear dormer and rooflights
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Thurrock | Date: 2026-05-04
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- 10 Third Avenue Stanford Le Hope Essex SS17 8EW
Loft conversion with rear roof extension, side dormers and internal alterations to form a 4/ 5 Bedroom Chalet House
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Thurrock | Date: 2026-04-24
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- 7 Gideons Way Stanford Le Hope Essex SS17 8EE
Enlargement of existing front porch.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Thurrock | Date: 2026-03-13
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- 12 St James Avenue East Stanford Le Hope Essex SS17 7BQ
Hip to gable loft conversion and rear dormer.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Thurrock | Date: 2025-04-21
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- 29 Bishops Road Corringham Essex SS17 7HB
Loft conversion with rear dormer with rooflight to front.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Thurrock | Date: 2024-03-11
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23/00913/TBC - Garage Site Lyndhurst Road Corringham Essex
Redevelopment of garage blocks to provide 6 two-storey houses with associated amenity space, landscaping, and parking.
Status: Permitted | Council: Thurrock | Date: 2023-07-21
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A brief summary of Balstonia in Essex

Property prices in Balstonia show an average sale price of £367,980, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The Balstonia area recorded 133 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.

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Planning Activity in Balstonia

In the last 24 months, 23 planning applications were submitted near Balstonia. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 days.

This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Balstonia.

At 59 days on average, decisions near Balstonia slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Balstonia were outline applications (14), discharge of conditions (5), full planning applications (3).

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 22 smaller schemes were submitted.

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