Bowers Gifford, Essex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bowers Gifford, Essex.
Essex · England · settlement
Planning applications in Bowers Gifford are administered by Basildon Borough Council. View the full Basildon Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Bowers Gifford
Bowers Gifford is a village situated in the civil parish of Bowers Gifford and North Benfleet, within the Borough of Basildon, Essex. Nestled between Pitsea to the east and South Benfleet to the west, this area presents opportunities for planning applications amidst its residential and community developments.
District: Bowers Gifford and North Benfleet
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Area Information
- Admin district: Basildon
- Parliamentary constituency: South Basildon and East Thurrock
- LSOA: Basildon 018B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bowers Gifford.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bowers Gifford.
- 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 Bowers Gifford based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Bowers Gifford.
- 26/00547/FULL - Trelawne London Road Bowers Gifford Essex SS13 2HE
Proposed two storey side extension and single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Council: Basildon | Date: 2026-05-13 - 26/00322/FULL - 10 Alpha Close Bowers Gifford Essex SS13 2HZ
Construction of a pair of residential dwellings with private parking and rear amenity.
Status: Undecided | Council: Basildon | Date: 2026-03-31 - - 2 Bowers Park Cottages London Road Pitsea Essex SS13 2DT
Construction of a new detached, two-storey, three bedroom/five-person dwelling on the land to the side of the existing dwelling on this site, with associated landscaping, car parking, and existing cro
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Basildon | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - 3 Alpha Close Bowers Gifford Essex SS13 2HZ
Ground floor side extension, loft extension incorporating front and rear dormers and an increase in roof height.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Basildon | Date: 2025-11-26
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A brief summary of Bowers Gifford in Essex
Bowers Gifford is a village situated in the civil parish of Bowers Gifford and North Benfleet, within the Borough of Basildon, Essex. Nestled between Pitsea to the east and South Benfleet to the west, this area presents opportunities for planning applications amidst its residential and community developments. It sits within the Bowers Gifford and North Benfleet district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Bowers Gifford a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Bowers Gifford includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Pitsea Marsh 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 Bowers Gifford
In the last 24 months, 35 planning applications were submitted near Bowers Gifford. Of these, 69% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Bowers Gifford.
The average decision time of 50 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Bowers Gifford were full planning applications (11), discharge of conditions (9), amendments (3). Full planning applications account for 31% 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, 23 smaller schemes were submitted.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Tarpots planning applications
- Eversley planning applications
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- Basildon planning applications
- Felmore planning applications
Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.