Bradwell Waterside, Essex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bradwell Waterside, Essex.
Essex · England · settlement
Planning applications in Bradwell Waterside are administered by Maldon District Council. View the full Maldon District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Bradwell Waterside
Bradwell Waterside is a quaint hamlet situated in Essex, approximately 9 km north-northeast of Southminster and 28 km east of Chelmsford. Nestled within the district of Maldon and part of the parliamentary constituency of the same name, it has its population counted within the civil parish of Bradwell-on-Sea. This serene location could be of interest for those researching planning applications in the Maldon district.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £387,253 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Maldon
- Parliamentary constituency: Maldon
- LSOA: Maldon 006B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bradwell Waterside.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bradwell Waterside.
- 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 Waterside based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Bradwell Waterside.
- - Lanara Lodge Waterside Road Bradwell-On-Sea Southminster Essex CM0 7QX
(G1 on TPO 02/79) T1 & T2 Lime - Re-pollard back to previous pollard point by removing up to 3m, leaving suitable growth points.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Maldon | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - Bradwell Field Studies And Sailing Centre (Bradwell Outdoors), Waterside Road, Bradwell-on-sea, Essex, CM0 7QY
Proposed installation of new heating plant (Air Source Heat Pumps) and extension to existing plant room
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Essex | Date: 2025-07-27
View full details - - Bradwell Marina Waterside Road Bradwell-On-Sea Southminster Essex CM0 7RB
5 days notice for Poplar tree - Fell (G1 on TPO15/17)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Maldon | Date: 2024-01-19
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A brief summary of Bradwell Waterside in Essex
Bradwell Waterside is a quaint hamlet situated in Essex, approximately 9 km north-northeast of Southminster and 28 km east of Chelmsford. Nestled within the district of Maldon and part of the parliamentary constituency of the same name, it has its population counted within the civil parish of Bradwell-on-Sea. This serene location could be of interest for those researching planning applications in the Maldon district.
Property prices in Bradwell Waterside show an average sale price of £387,253, 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 Waterside a particularly low-crime area.
Bradwell Waterside 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 Waterside includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Blackwater Estuary SSSI, Dengie SSSI; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Essex Estuaries; 5 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Blackwater Estuary (Mid-Essex Coast Phase 4), Dengie (Mid-Essex Coast Phase 1); 5 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Blackwater Estuary (Mid-Essex Coast Phase 4), Dengie (Mid-Essex Coast Phase 1). 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 Waterside 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 Waterside
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Bradwell Waterside. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Bradwell Waterside may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 51 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Bradwell Waterside were full planning applications (2), tree works (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
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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.