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Planning in Brentwood

Approved
93%
186 of 196 decided
Decision time
about 10 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Brentwood in the last 24 months, from Brentwood Borough Council's planning register.

Decided by Brentwood Borough CouncilCouncil page

Around Brentwood

Postcode districts

CM15 347 applications in the last 12 monthsCM14 229 applications in the last 12 monthsCM13 364 applications in the last 12 monthsCM1 549 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Brentwood Borough Council

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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. 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 £533,005, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Brentwood has 5 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Brentwood, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 241 planning applications were submitted near Brentwood. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 67 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (66), tree works (28), discharge of conditions (25).

6 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 6 were dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Brentwood?
In the last 24 months, 241 planning applications were submitted near Brentwood. The approval rate is 93%.
How long do planning decisions take near Brentwood?
The average planning decision time near Brentwood is 67 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 Brentwood?
The planning approval rate near Brentwood is 93%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Brentwood?
The most common type of planning application near Brentwood is full planning applications, with 66 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Brentwood?
You can search and track planning applications near Brentwood on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.