How long do planning decisions take near Canewdon?

The average planning decision time near Canewdon is 69 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 Canewdon?

The planning approval rate near Canewdon is 75%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Canewdon?

The most common type of planning application near Canewdon is amendment applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Canewdon?

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Canewdon, Essex Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Canewdon, Essex.

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About Canewdon

Canewdon is a village and civil parish situated in the Rochford district of Essex, England, approximately 4 miles northeast of Rochford town. The parish spans several miles along the southern bank of the River Crouch and had a population of 1,656 as of the 2021 census, making it a small yet vibrant community for potential planning applications.

Population: 1,656 (2021)

District: Rochford

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £392,382 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Rochford
Parliamentary constituency: Southend East and Rochford
LSOA: Rochford 002E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Canewdon.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Canewdon.

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 Canewdon based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

12 planning applications found near Canewdon.

- Rosemount , Anchor Lane, Canewdon, Essex, SS4 3PA
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for proposed single storey rear extension with flat rooflights and fenestration alterations. (Demolish existing extensions)
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Rochford | Date: 2026-04-10
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- Barn Adjacent Whitehouse Farm, Lark Hill Road, Canewdon, Essex,
Application for a Lawful Development certificate for existing use within Use Class B8 (Storage or Distribution) with ancillary E(g)(iii) use (Uses which can be carried out in a residential area withou
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Rochford | Date: 2025-06-11
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- Land East Of Pondside, Lark Hill Road, Canewdon, Essex,
Application for a determination as to whether Prior Approval is required in relation to the siting, design and external appearance of a proposed new building agricultural building.
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Rochford | Date: 2025-01-24
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- Site Of Birch Lodge, Vicarage View, Canewdon, Essex,
Confirmation that conditions 1,2,5,10,11,14,16-18, 20 and 22 for planning permission ref 17/00258/FUL dated 24/07/2018 have been discharged from Rochford Council.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Rochford | Date: 2021-12-29
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- Birch Lodge , Anchor Lane, Canewdon, SS4 3PB
Application to discharge condition 15 "submission of external materials" for permission granted on 24th July 2018 under reference 17/00258/FUL for residential development.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Rochford | Date: 2018-10-19
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- Birch Lodge, Anchor Lane, Canewdon, Essex, SS4 3PB
Application for non-material amendment to development of 14 no dwellings approved on 24th July 2018 under application ref 17/00258/FUL and comprising access footpath plots 12,13,and 14 revised amenity
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Rochford | Date: 2018-09-25
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- Birch Lodge, Anchor Lane, Canewdon, Essex, SS4 3PB
Discharge of Conditions 3, 4, 6, 7, 8,9,12,13,19,21 of approved application 17/00258/FUL: Demolish Existing Dwelling and Construct Development of 14 no Residential Dwellings
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Rochford | Date: 2018-08-31
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- Site Of Three Acres , Anchor Lane, Canewdon, SS4 3PB
Discharge of condition no 21 of planning permission 16/00733/FUL Demolish Existing Dwelling and Outbuildings and Construct Development of 35 Dwellings and Associated Works
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Rochford | Date: 2018-08-22
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- Three Acres , Anchor Lane, Canewdon, SS4 3PB
Discharge of condition 18 on 16/00733/FUL - Demolish Existing Dwelling and Outbuildings and Construct Development of 35 Dwellings and Associated Works
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Rochford | Date: 2018-04-24
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- Three Acres , Anchor Lane, Canewdon, SS4 3PB
Application for discharge of condition 17 of planning permission 16/00733/FUL dated 28th April 2017
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Rochford | Date: 2018-02-09
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- Three Acres , Anchor Lane, Canewdon, SS4 3PB
Application to discharge condition no 11 to permission granted on 28th April 2017 under application ref: 16/00733/FUL for residential development. Submission of programme of Archaeological Work
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Rochford | Date: 2017-06-01
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- Chestnuts, High Street, Canewdon, Essex, SS4 3PU
T3 and T4 Horse Chestnut - faceback from property by 2m
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Rochford | Date: 2017-02-01
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A brief summary of Canewdon in Essex

Property prices in Canewdon show an average sale price of £392,382, 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 Canewdon a particularly low-crime area.

Canewdon has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. 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 Canewdon includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Crouch and Roach Estuaries SSSI; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Essex Estuaries; 2 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Outer Thames Estuary, Crouch & Roach Estuaries (Mid-Essex Coast Phase 3); 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Crouch & Roach Estuaries (Mid-Essex Coast Phase 3). 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 Canewdon

In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Canewdon. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 69 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 Canewdon.

At 69 days on average, decisions near Canewdon slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Canewdon were amendments (4), full planning applications (2), listed building and heritage (1).

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