How long do planning decisions take near Beacon End?

The average planning decision time near Beacon End 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 Beacon End?

The planning approval rate near Beacon End is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Beacon End?

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

How can I track planning applications near Beacon End?

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Beacon End, Essex Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Beacon End, Essex.

Essex · England · settlement

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

About Beacon End

Beacon End is a village within the city of Colchester, Essex, situated conveniently between Lexden and Stanway. This location may be of interest to those researching planning applications, as its proximity to these areas could impact development opportunities and community integration.

District: Stanway

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Area Information

Admin district: Colchester
Parliamentary constituency: Colchester
LSOA: Colchester 014D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Beacon End.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Beacon End based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

9 planning applications found near Beacon End.

- 30 Chapel Road, Stanway Colchester CO3 0PX
Demolition of the existing garage/side structure and erection of a two-storey side and rear extension. Internal alterations to provide open-plan kitchen, dining and living area, utility and additional
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Colchester | Date: 2026-04-17
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- 46 Chapel Road, Stanway Colchester CO3 0PX
Proposed two storey rear extension, demolition of existing 1.5 storey rear extension and proposed 1.5 storey garage with annex
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Colchester | Date: 2026-03-17
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- Land Adjacent To Phoenix Park Nelsons Lane Hurst Wokingham
Application for submission of details pursuant to the mandatory Biodiversity Gain Plan for planning permission 251385 dated 16.10.2025.
Status: Permitted | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2025-11-07
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- 8 Farriers End, Stanway Colchester CO3 0YE
Rear single storey extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Colchester | Date: 2025-06-24
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- 122 Villa Road, Stanway Colchester CO3 0RW
Proposed two storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Colchester | Date: 2025-05-21
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- Essex Police, Traffic Unit Garage, New Farm Road, Stanway Essex CO3 0PG
Proposed two storey care home (58 bedroom)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Colchester | Date: 2025-04-29
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- 38 Tollgate Drive, Stanway Essex CO3 0PF
Single storey single extension, new outbuilding and garage conversion
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Colchester | Date: 2025-02-05
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- 30 Wheatfield Road, Stanway Colchester CO3 0YJ
Proposed rear conservatory (existing conservatory to be removed).
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Colchester | Date: 2024-07-15
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- Tollgate Centre, Tollgate West, Stanway Colchester
Application for variation of condition 2 (drawings) and 7 (CMS) following grant of planning permission 181382 (Application for external alterations to front elevations of the units, along with the con
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Colchester | Date: 2023-11-10
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A brief summary of Beacon End in Essex

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Beacon End a particularly low-crime area.

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Planning Activity in Beacon End

In the last 24 months, 21 planning applications were submitted near Beacon End. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Beacon End may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

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 Beacon End were full planning applications (14), outline applications (2), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 67% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 18 smaller schemes were submitted.

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