Brentwood, Essex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Brentwood, Essex.
Essex · England · Town
Planning applications in Brentwood are administered by Brentwood Borough Council. View the full Brentwood Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Brentwood
Brentwood is a vibrant town in Essex, located 20 miles northeast of central London and just outside the M25 motorway, making it a key part of the London commuter belt. The town, which includes suburbs such as Shenfield, Warley, Brook Street, and Hutton, serves as the administrative centre for the wider Borough of Brentwood, encompassing both urban and rural areas. With a population of 55,340 as of the 2021 census, Brentwood offers a mix of residential and commercial opportunities for potential planning applications.
Population: 77,047 (2021)
District: Brentwood
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £524,980 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Brentwood
- Parliamentary constituency: Brentwood and Ongar
- LSOA: Brentwood 004D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Brentwood.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Brentwood.
- 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 Brentwood based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
217 planning applications found near Brentwood.
- 26/00051/TPO - 8 Baymans Wood Shenfield Essex CM15 8BT
T1) Quercus Robur reduce crown up to 2.5M to reshape the crown. Thin by 10% TPO Number: TPO2/1976
Status: Undecided | Council: Brentwood | Date: 2026-06-09 - 26/00640/HHA - 15 Priests Lane Brentwood Essex CM15 8BJ
Proposed rear extension, side in fill extension
Status: Undecided | Council: Brentwood | Date: 2026-06-05 - - Trevosper 19 Worrin Road Shenfield Essex CM15 8DE
Demolition of detached garage and single storey side and rear extension. Construction of a two storey side extension and single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Brentwood | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - Little Orchard 92 Priests Lane Shenfield Brentwood CM15 8HQ
Construct part single, part two storey, part first floor rear extension and alterations to fenestration
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Brentwood | Date: 2026-04-08
View full details - - 42 Shenfield Crescent Brentwood Essex CM15 8BW
Extend hipped to half hipped roof, add one front dormer and two dormers to the rear with rooflights
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Brentwood | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - Pooks Hill Riseway Brentwood Essex CM15 8BG
Discharge of Conditions 3 (Hard and Soft Landscaping), 11 (Water Efficiency) and 12 (Surface Water Drainage Scheme) of application 23/00902/FUL (Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of two
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Brentwood | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - 30 St Andrews Place Shenfield Essex CM15 8HH
Crown reduction of 3x Oak trees near the back boundary of the back garden TPO Number: TPO6/1971
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Brentwood | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - 12 Worrin Road Shenfield Essex CM15 8DE
T1 , T2 ,T3 , T4 and T5 Horse chestnut trees general maintenance pruning of around 1.5 metres TPO12/1997 TPO15/1997
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Brentwood | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - 6 Worrin Road Shenfield Essex CM15 8DE
Non Material Amendment to application 25/00268/HHA (Proposed single storey garden room) to allow for the addition of internal room to house a toilet.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Brentwood | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - 1 Bridge Close Brentwood Essex CM13 2AH
The removal of a large spruce tree. Retrospective application TPO5/1948 (map 23)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Brentwood | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - 32 Hogarth Avenue Brentwood Essex CM15 8BE
Demolish garage, construct part single part two storey side extension and part first floor/part single storey rear extensions. Convert hipped roof to half hip, remove chimney, add front rooflight and
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Brentwood | Date: 2025-12-16
View full details - - 15 Baymans Wood Shenfield Essex CM15 8BT
(T1) Oak - Crown reduction, reducing the height and spread of the tree by up to 2m. (T2) Oak -Crown reduction, reducing the height and spread of the tree by up to 2m. (T3) Oak- Crown reduction, reduci
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Brentwood | Date: 2025-11-18
View full details - - 4 Baymans Wood Shenfield Essex CM15 8BT
Single storey rear extension with 2 Velux roof lights
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Brentwood | Date: 2025-11-03
View full details - - 29 St Andrews Place Shenfield Essex CM15 8HH
(T1) x1 Oak tree, crown reduce by 2.0/2.5 MTRS. Light access, general maintenance and neighbouring property encroachment (TPO6/197)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Brentwood | Date: 2025-11-03
View full details - - Moorcroft 15 Worrin Road Shenfield Essex CM15 8DE
Proposed Single Storey Side Extension with Flat Roof over, alterations to fenestration.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Brentwood | Date: 2025-10-24
View full details - - Hogarth County Junior School Riseway Brentwood Essex CM15 8BG
Discharge of Condition 4 (Details of External illumination) of application 25/00051/FUL (Proposed ground floor extension to front of School).
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Brentwood | Date: 2025-10-16
View full details - - 12 Baymans Wood Shenfield Essex CM15 8BT
(T1) Oak- Crown reduction, reducing the height and spread of the tree back to previous pruning points an estimated reduction of up to 2.5m and crown lift to 7m. (H1) Yew- trim back face very tight. (T
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Brentwood | Date: 2025-10-16
View full details - - Hogarth County Junior School Riseway Brentwood Essex CM15 8BG
Discharge of Condition 3 (Arboricultural Method Statement) of application 25/00052/FUL (Proposed replacement of the existing boundary fencing with 2.4m high black powder-coated V-mesh welded fencing,
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Brentwood | Date: 2025-10-16
View full details - - Land At Priests Lane Priests Lane Brentwood Essex
Demolition of existing pavilion and construction of 97 dwellings including access, car parking, cycle and bin storage, public open space, landscaping and associated works
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Brentwood | Date: 2025-10-07
View full details - - 28 Shenfield Crescent Brentwood Essex CM15 8BN
Demolition of existing garage, extensions to front, rear and southeastern flank elevation, raising of roof level to accommodate new first floor level, external solar shading to rear elevation fenestra
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Brentwood | Date: 2025-09-08
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A brief summary of Brentwood in Essex
Brentwood is a vibrant town in Essex, located 20 miles northeast of central London and just outside the M25 motorway, making it a key part of the London commuter belt. The town, which includes suburbs such as Shenfield, Warley, Brook Street, and Hutton, serves as the administrative centre for the wider Borough of Brentwood, encompassing both urban and rural areas. With a population of 55,340 as of the 2021 census, Brentwood offers a mix of residential and commercial opportunities for potential planning applications. The Town has a population of approximately 77,047 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Brentwood district.
Property prices in Brentwood show an average sale price of £524,980, 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 Brentwood a particularly low-crime area.
Brentwood has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Thorndon Park, Brentwood Town Centre. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Brentwood includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Thorndon Park SSSI; 4 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Brentwood 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 Brentwood
In the last 24 months, 210 planning applications were submitted near Brentwood. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Brentwood.
At 64 days on average, decisions near Brentwood slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Brentwood were full planning applications (80), tree works (40), discharge of conditions (28). Full planning applications account for 38% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 55 medium-scale applications, 140 smaller schemes were submitted.
17 planning appeals were lodged, of which 3 were allowed and 14 were dismissed (18% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 145 applications
- Refused: 9 applications
- Withdrawn: 3 applications
- Awaiting decision: 53 applications
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