Canvey Island, Essex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Canvey Island, Essex.
Essex · England · Town
About Canvey Island
Canvey Island is a civil parish and town located in the Thames Estuary, within the Castle Point district of Essex, England. Covering an area of 7.12 square miles (18.44 km²), it is connected to the mainland by bridges and separated by a network of creeks. As of the 2021 census, the population of the parish reached 38,327, with 38,010 residing in the built-up area, making it a significant locality for planning applications.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £320,605 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Castle Point
- Parliamentary constituency: Castle Point
- LSOA: Castle Point 012B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Canvey Island.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Canvey Island.
- 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 Canvey Island based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
29 planning applications found near Canvey Island.
- - William Read County Primary School, Long Road, Canvey Island, Essex SS8 0JE
Biodiversity Gain Plan pursuant to permission reference CC/CPT/04/26 (Continuation of development for the increase in first floor roof height of existing Thames building; installation of 2no. condense
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Essex | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - 7 New Road Canvey Island Essex SS8 9JS
Non-material amendment to permission 25/0060/FUL to amend roof-lantern on the flat roof of the new rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Castle Point | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - 122 Cedar Road Canvey Island Essex SS8 9HS
Construction of single storey rear extension projecting 5 metres from the rear of the original wall of the dwelling, with a maximum height of 3 metres and an eaves height of 2.7 metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Castle Point | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - 47 West Crescent Canvey Island Essex SS8 9HU
Siting of mobile home for use ancillary to the main dwelling, meeting the definition of a caravan as set out in the Caravan Sites Act 1968, and as amended in October 2006 (CSA)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Castle Point | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - William Read County Primary School, Long Road, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 0JE
Continuation of development for the increase in first floor roof height of existing Thames building; installation of 2no. condenser units; installation of rooftop kitchen extraction/ventilation unit;
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Essex | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - 122 Cedar Road Canvey Island Essex SS8 9HS
Construction of single storey rear extension projecting 5.0 metres from the rear of the original wall of the dwelling, with a maximum height of 3.3 metres and an eaves height of 3.0 metres
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Castle Point | Date: 2025-12-03
View full details - - The Gunny Cedar Road Canvey Island Essex SS8 9HH
Submission of details pursuant to condition 4 (landscaping plan) of permission 21/0877/FULCLO
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Castle Point | Date: 2025-11-12
View full details - - Little Gypps Close Canvey Island Essex
Installation of two new poles to service neighbouring properties, to be fed by underground cable from the road.
Status: Permitted | Council: Castle Point | Date: 2025-11-03
View full details - - 55 Village Drive Canvey Island Essex SS8 0LJ
9m light wooden pole
Status: Permitted | Council: Castle Point | Date: 2025-10-29
View full details - - 4 Cambridge Road Canvey Island Essex SS8 0EU
Construct single storey side extension for garage/storeroom
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Castle Point | Date: 2025-10-27
View full details - - 1A Janette Avenue Canvey Island Essex SS8 0LB
10m light wooden pole
Status: Permitted | Council: Castle Point | Date: 2025-10-23
View full details - - 17 East Crescent Canvey Island Essex SS8 9HL
Construct rear wet room extension for disabled use to a 3 bedroom CPBC owned property
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Castle Point | Date: 2025-10-21
View full details - - 52 Lincoln Way Canvey Island Essex SS8 9SF
Garage conversion including replacing garage door with window, and rear extension with roof lantern
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Castle Point | Date: 2025-03-26
View full details - - SO 51 First Avenue Canvey Island Essex SS8 9LR
10m medium wooden pole
Status: Permitted | Council: Castle Point | Date: 2024-12-27
View full details - - OS 30 First Avenue Canvey Island Essex SS8 9LP
12m medium wooden pole
Status: Permitted | Council: Castle Point | Date: 2024-12-27
View full details - - OPP 53 First Avenue Canvey Island Essex SS8 9LR
10m medium wooden pole
Status: Permitted | Council: Castle Point | Date: 2024-12-27
View full details - - SO 44 First Avenue Canvey Island SS8 9LP
10m medium wooden pole
Status: Permitted | Council: Castle Point | Date: 2024-12-27
View full details - - S/O Sweet Briar Lodge Third Avenue Canvey Island Essex SS8 9SU
12m medium wooden pole
Status: Permitted | Council: Castle Point | Date: 2024-12-24
View full details - - SO 19 - 23 Third Avenue Canvey Island Essex SS8 9SU
12m medium wooden pole
Status: Permitted | Council: Castle Point | Date: 2024-12-24
View full details - - 18 Woodhurst Road Canvey Island Essex SS8 0HB
Construct single storey rear extensions with roof alterations, and external alterations to detached garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Castle Point | Date: 2024-12-24
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A brief summary of Canvey Island in Essex
Canvey Island is a civil parish and town located in the Thames Estuary, within the Castle Point district of Essex, England. Covering an area of 7.12 square miles (18.44 km²), it is connected to the mainland by bridges and separated by a network of creeks. As of the 2021 census, the population of the parish reached 38,327, with 38,010 residing in the built-up area, making it a significant locality for planning applications.
Property prices in Canvey Island show an average sale price of £320,605, 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 Canvey Island a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Canvey Island includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Benfleet and Southend Marshes SSSI; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Benfleet and Southend Marshes; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Benfleet and Southend Marshes. 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, Canvey Island 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 Canvey Island
In the last 24 months, 67 planning applications were submitted near Canvey Island. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 35 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Canvey Island may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 35 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Canvey Island were full planning applications (17), outline applications (17), discharge of conditions (8). Full planning applications account for 25% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 3 were dismissed (25% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 56 applications
- Refused: 4 applications
- Awaiting decision: 7 applications
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Related Planning Guides
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- 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.