Bradwell on Sea, Essex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bradwell on Sea, Essex.
Essex · England · settlement
Planning applications in Bradwell on Sea are administered by Maldon District Council. View the full Maldon District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Bradwell on Sea
Bradwell-on-Sea is a picturesque village and civil parish in Essex, situated on the Dengie peninsula, approximately 5.6 miles northeast of Southminster and 19 miles east of Chelmsford. Part of the Maldon District and the Maldon parliamentary constituency, the village had a population of 893 as of the 2021 census, making it a small but vibrant community for potential planning applications and developments.
Population: 893 (2021)
District: Maldon
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £324,291 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Maldon
- Parliamentary constituency: Maldon
- LSOA: Maldon 008E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bradwell on Sea.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bradwell on Sea.
- 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 Bradwell on Sea based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Bradwell on Sea.
- 26/00380/DD - The Old Rectory East End Road Bradwell-On-Sea Southminster Essex CM0 7PX
(TPO 36/91) T92 Ornamental Maple - Fell
Status: Undecided | Council: Maldon | Date: 2026-06-03 - - The Old Rectory East End Road Bradwell-On-Sea Southminster Essex CM0 7PX
(TPO 36/91) T92 Beech - Fell
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Maldon | Date: 2026-06-03
View full details - - Baytree House High Street Bradwell-on-sea Southminster Essex CM0 7QN
Refurbishment of existing 17th Century terraced cottage including replacement of ground floors, plaster and external render, and reconstruction of external walls to the existing rear extensions with i
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Maldon | Date: 2025-10-08
View full details - - The Old Rectory East End Road Bradwell-on-sea Southminster Essex CM0 7PX
Proposed new access entrance with the addition of timber gates with timber posts, removal of existing trees
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Maldon | Date: 2025-09-22
View full details - - Well Cottage High Street Bradwell-on-sea Southminster Essex CM0 7QL
Construction of outdoor swimming pool
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Maldon | Date: 2025-07-11
View full details - - St Cedds Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School East End Road Bradwell-on-sea Southminster Essex CM0 7PY
T1 Wild Cherry - Fell, T2 Prunus Avium - Fell.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Maldon | Date: 2024-08-21
View full details - - Bacons Farm Barn Bacons Chase Bradwell-On-Sea Essex
Works associated with conversion of barn to dwelling. Alterations to existing garage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Maldon | Date: 2024-01-10
View full details - - The Old Rectory East End Road Bradwell-on-sea Southminster Essex CM0 7PX
(TPO 36/91) Yew 1 - 1m lateral reduction to all sides. Yew 2 - 2m lateral reduction to side facing the highway.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Maldon | Date: 2023-11-01
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A brief summary of Bradwell on Sea in Essex
Bradwell-on-Sea is a picturesque village and civil parish in Essex, situated on the Dengie peninsula, approximately 5.6 miles northeast of Southminster and 19 miles east of Chelmsford. Part of the Maldon District and the Maldon parliamentary constituency, the village had a population of 893 as of the 2021 census, making it a small but vibrant community for potential planning applications and developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 893 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Maldon district.
Property prices in Bradwell on Sea show an average sale price of £324,291, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Bradwell on Sea a particularly low-crime area.
Bradwell on Sea has one conservation area within its boundaries: Bradwell on Sea. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Bradwell on Sea includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Blackwater Estuary SSSI; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Essex Estuaries; 3 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Blackwater Estuary (Mid-Essex Coast Phase 4); 3 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Blackwater Estuary (Mid-Essex Coast Phase 4). These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Bradwell on Sea planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Bradwell on Sea
In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Bradwell on Sea. 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 Bradwell on Sea may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 57 days on average, decisions near Bradwell on Sea slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Bradwell on Sea were full planning applications (2), tree works (2), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 22% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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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.