How long do planning decisions take near Beacon Hill?

The average planning decision time near Beacon Hill is 57 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 Hill?

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

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

The most common type of planning application near Beacon Hill is tree works applications, with 6 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Beacon Hill?

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Beacon Hill, Essex Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Beacon Hill, Essex.

Essex · England · settlement

Planning applications in Beacon Hill are administered by Maldon District Council. View the full Maldon District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Area Information

Admin district: Maldon
Parliamentary constituency: Maldon
LSOA: Maldon 003B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Beacon Hill.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Hill based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

9 planning applications found near Beacon Hill.

- Mackmurdos Beacon Hill Wickham Bishops Witham Essex CM8 3EA
(TPO 04/20) T1 (T10 on TPO) - Oak tree - Grown Lift to 5m over field entrance and on field side. T2, T3, T4, T5, T8 (T9, T8, T7, T6, T4 on TPO) - Oak tree - Grown Lift to 5m on field side.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Maldon | Date: 2026-05-05
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- The White House Kelvedon Road Little Braxted Witham Essex CM8 3LE
(Group G6 on TPO 32/91) T1 Lime - Reduce by upto 3m
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Maldon | Date: 2026-03-20
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- Land West Of Scripps Farm Goat Lodge Road Great Totham Essex
(TPO 04/20) T1-10 Oak - Lateral reduction by 3 meters, field side only.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Maldon | Date: 2026-02-11
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- Adlestrop Kelvedon Road Little Braxted Witham Essex CM8 3LE
Erection of a garden room
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Maldon | Date: 2025-10-08
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- Former Pasture Cottage Heath Lane Little Braxted Witham Essex CM8 3LL
Compliance with conditions notification 24/00897/VAR (Variation of conditions 2,3 and 13 and removal of condition 14 on approved planning permission 24/00503/FUL (Part two, part single storey replacem
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Maldon | Date: 2025-02-17
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- Thatched Cottage Heath Lane Little Braxted Witham Essex CM8 3LL
Dead and dangerous Willow - Fell (T3 on TPO 32/91)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Maldon | Date: 2024-04-18
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- 80 Staplers Heath Great Totham Maldon Essex CM9 8PH
Single storey rear extension and two storey side extension
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Maldon | Date: 2024-03-27
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- Great Ruffins Beacon Hill Wickham Bishops Witham Essex CM8 3EA
Single storey link extension to side elevation to form pool house. Alterations to fenestration to facilitate conversion of garage to gym. New cart lodge & extension to existing driveway
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Maldon | Date: 2023-12-11
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- Great Ruffins Beacon Hill Wickham Bishops Witham Essex CM8 3EA
Single storey link extension to side elevation to form pool house. Alterations to fenestration to facilitate conversion of garage to gym. New cart lodge & extension to existing driveway
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Maldon | Date: 2023-12-11
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A brief summary of Beacon Hill in Essex

Beacon Hill is a settlement located in Essex, England.

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

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Beacon Hill includes 8 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Beacon Hill

In the last 24 months, 22 planning applications were submitted near Beacon Hill. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 days.

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

At 57 days on average, decisions near Beacon Hill slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Beacon Hill were tree works (6), outline applications (5), full planning applications (4). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

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