Balstonia, Essex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Balstonia, Essex.
Essex · England · settlement
Planning applications in Balstonia are administered by Thurrock Council. View the full Thurrock Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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: £380,810 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Thurrock
- Parliamentary constituency: South Basildon and East Thurrock
- LSOA: Thurrock 002D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
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
19 planning applications found near Balstonia.
- - 85 Priory Road Stanford Le Hope Essex SS17 7EN
First floor rear doormer extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Thurrock | Date: 2026-06-29
View full details - 26/00741/HHA · Received: Mon 29 Jun 2026 · Validated: Mon 29 Jun 2026 - 85 Priory Road Stanford Le Hope Essex SS17 7EN
First floor rear doormer extension
Status: Undecided | Council: Thurrock | Date: 2026-06-29 - 26/00695/CLOPUD · Received: Mon 22 Jun 2026 · Validated: Mon 22 Jun 2026 - Lloyds TSB 20 - 22 Grover Walk Corringham Essex SS17 7LY
Change of use from bank (Class E(c)(i)) to restaurant/cafe (Class E(b)).
Status: Undecided | Council: Thurrock | Date: 2026-06-22 - 26/00659/CONDC · Received: Fri 12 Jun 2026 · Validated: Fri 12 Jun 2026 - Police Station Gordon Road Corringham Essex SS17 7RD
Application for the approval of details reserved by condition no. 5 (Parking Layout) 12. (Site Characterisation) 13 (Site Remediation Scheme) of planning permission ref. 18/01403/OUT (for the demoliti
Status: Undecided | Council: Thurrock | Date: 2026-06-12 - 26/00528/CLOPUD - 152 Abbotts Drive Stanford Le Hope Essex SS17 7BW
Loft conversion with rear dormer and rooflights.
Status: Undecided | Council: Thurrock | Date: 2026-05-14 - 26/00512/CLOPUD - 176 Abbotts Drive Stanford Le Hope Essex SS17 7BW
Loft conversion including 3x roof lights and rear box dormer on rear roof slope, materials to match existing materials on main roof
Status: Undecided | Council: Thurrock | Date: 2026-05-12 - - 71 Andersons Corringham Essex SS17 7JD
Loft converison with rear dormer and rooflights
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Thurrock | Date: 2026-05-04
View full details - - 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
View full details - - 7 Gideons Way Stanford Le Hope Essex SS17 8EE
Enlargement of the existing front porch, alteration to external finish of the front elevation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Thurrock | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - WL/2026/00096 - CORRINGHAM WATER RECYCLING CENTRE, SPRINGTHORPE ROAD, CORRINGHAM
County matters application for construction of a temporary and permanent vehicle access - PL/0100/25
Status: Decided | Type: County Matters | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2026-01-29 - WL/2026/00095 - CORRINGHAM WATER RECYCLING CENTRE, SPRINGTHORPE ROAD, CORRINGHAM
County matters application for the construction of an integrated constructed wetland for phosphorus removal - PL/0023/24
Status: Decided | Type: County Matters | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2026-01-29 - - 15 Kelvinside Stanford Le Hope Essex SS17 8BP
Loft converison with rear dormer and rooflights to front pitch
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Thurrock | Date: 2025-10-28
View full details - - 141 Abbotts Drive Stanford Le Hope Essex SS17 7BW
Oak Tree - Pollard to approximately 20ft the main fork with the remaining to be removed the following year.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Thurrock | Date: 2025-09-29
View full details - - 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
View full details - WL/2024/00775 - LAND OPPOSITE BECKETTS ARMS, HIGH STREET, CORRINGHAM
Notification under the Telecommunications Act 1984 and the Town and Country Planning Order 2015 for the installation of a street cabinet at High Street, Corringham.
Status: Decided | Type: Telecomms Determin. - 28 days | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2024-09-27 - WL/2024/00701 - LAND AT, SPRINGTHORPE ROAD, CORRINGHAM
Notice of intention to install 1no. electronic communication street cabinet.
Status: Decided | Type: Telecomms Determin. - 28 days | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2024-09-04 - - 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
View full details - - 24 Tasman Close Corringham Essex SS17 7LD
Single storey rear extension (and use of extended dwelling as small scale HMO for 6 bedrooms - use class C4)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Thurrock | Date: 2023-04-15
View full details - - 1 Anthony Drive Stanford Le Hope Essex SS17 8BT
Loft conversion including three roof lights to front and full width dormer to the rear of the main roof and erection of porch extension to the front.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Thurrock | Date: 2023-03-18
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A brief summary of Balstonia in Essex
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.
Property prices in Balstonia show an average sale price of £380,810, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Balstonia a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Balstonia planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Balstonia
In the last 24 months, 48 planning applications were submitted near Balstonia. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 48 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Balstonia may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 48 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Balstonia were outline applications (17), full planning applications (5), discharge of conditions (5).
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 28 smaller schemes were submitted.
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