How long do planning decisions take near Barstable?

The average planning decision time near Barstable is 56 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 Barstable?

The planning approval rate near Barstable is 86%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Barstable?

The most common type of planning application near Barstable is outline applications, with 19 submissions in the last 24 months.

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Barstable, Essex Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Barstable, Essex.

Essex · England · settlement

Planning applications in Barstable are administered by Basildon Borough Council. View the full Basildon Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Area Information

Admin district: Basildon
Parliamentary constituency: Basildon and Billericay
LSOA: Basildon 012D

Crime Statistics

504 crimes reported in 2026-03.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 224
anti-social-behaviour: 57
drugs: 40
other-theft: 37
criminal-damage-arson: 32
public-order: 29
shoplifting: 25
vehicle-crime: 19
burglary: 13
other-crime: 9
bicycle-theft: 6
theft-from-the-person: 5
possession-of-weapons: 4
robbery: 4

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Barstable.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Barstable based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

13 planning applications found near Barstable.

26/00520/FULL - 209 Clay Hill Road Basildon Essex SS16 4AB
Single storey wrap around extension comprising a larger kitchen & dining area and a self contained granny annexe.
Status: Undecided | Council: Basildon | Date: 2026-05-08
- 14 Thistledown Basildon Essex SS14 1JU
To establish the lawfulness of a change of use from a C3 use to use Class C3(b), for up to 2 children (or young people) living together as a single household and receiving care, with ancillary staff s
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Basildon | Date: 2026-04-22
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- 397 Long Riding Basildon Essex SS14 1JP
Construction of a Front extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Basildon | Date: 2026-01-24
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- 90 Pinmill Barstable Basildon Essex SS14 1LJ
To establish the lawfulness of a proposed loft conversion with rear facing dormer.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Basildon | Date: 2026-01-21
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- 55 Wickham Place Kingswood Basildon Essex SS16 5UW
To establish the lawfulness of the proposed change of garage into hobby space. Installation of 2no skylights, removal of garage door and to replace with doors, widows and brickwork.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Basildon | Date: 2025-11-01
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- 147 Long Riding Basildon Essex SS14 1QT
Notification for a proposed larger home extension projecting 6.00metres from the rear wall of the original dwelling with a maximum height of 3.00 metres and an eaves height of 2.90 metres, materials t
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Basildon | Date: 2025-10-29
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- 151 Church Road Basildon Essex SS14 1NH
Garage conversion and changes to front door location and addition of bi-fold doors.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Basildon | Date: 2025-09-16
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- 242 Long Riding Basildon Essex SS14 1RS
Second floor rear extension
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Basildon | Date: 2025-05-23
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- 78 Hockley Road Basildon Essex SS14 1RQ
Single storey front and side extension
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Basildon | Date: 2025-04-19
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- Land Lying North West Of Napier Close And North West Of Fairlop Gardens Napier Close Barstable Basildon Essex
To establish whether the removal of green roof from apartment block flat roof can be considered a non-material amendment to granted planning consent 21/00645/FULL.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Basildon | Date: 2025-02-11
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- 5 Thorrington Cross Basildon Essex SS14 1LB
Notification for a proposed larger home extension projecting 4 metres from the rear wall of the original dwelling with a maximum height of 2.90 metres and an eaves height of 2.90 metres, materials to
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Basildon | Date: 2025-02-02
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- 15 Osborne Road Basildon Essex SS16 4AL
To establish the lawfulness of a proposed construction of a rear dormer extension including three roof lights to the front to facilitate conversion of roof space into habitable accommodation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Basildon | Date: 2024-09-11
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- 511 Long Riding Basildon Essex SS14 1JW
Retrospective application for a rear conservatory.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Basildon | Date: 2024-04-20
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A brief summary of Barstable in Essex

Barstable is a settlement located in Essex, England.

The Barstable area recorded 504 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.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Barstable includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Vange & Fobbing Marshes SSSI, Langdon Ridge SSSI. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Barstable

In the last 24 months, 62 planning applications were submitted near Barstable. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.

This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Barstable maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.

The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Barstable were outline applications (19), full planning applications (17), advertising consent (8).

In terms of development scale, 6 medium-scale applications, 51 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.

Application Outcomes

Approved: 36 applications
Refused: 5 applications
Withdrawn: 1 application
Awaiting decision: 20 applications

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