How long do planning decisions take near Biggin?

The average planning decision time near Biggin is 63 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 Biggin?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Biggin?

The most common type of planning application near Biggin is discharge of conditions, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Biggin?

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Biggin, Essex Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Biggin, Essex.

Essex · England · settlement

Planning applications in Biggin are administered by Thurrock Council. View the full Thurrock Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Biggin

Biggin is a hamlet and manor located within Chadwell St Mary, in the Thurrock borough of Essex, England. Situated approximately 2 miles north of Tilbury and east of Grays, this area may be of interest for planning applications due to its proximity to larger urban centres and existing infrastructure.

District: Thurrock

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Area Information

Admin district: Thurrock
Parliamentary constituency: Thurrock
LSOA: Thurrock 018F

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Biggin.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Biggin based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Biggin.

- The Post House Rectory Road West Tilbury Essex RM18 8UD
Restore/repair the external parts of building, install sash style windows, replace rainwater goods, replace balcony double doors, replace soffits and fascias and repair/replace single glazed shop fron
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Thurrock | Date: 2023-12-29
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A brief summary of Biggin in Essex

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

Biggin has one conservation area within its boundaries: West Tilbury. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.

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Planning Activity in Biggin

In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Biggin. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 63 days.

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

At 63 days on average, decisions near Biggin slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Biggin were discharge of conditions (3), full planning applications (1), outline applications (1).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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