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Planning in Canvey Island

Approved
96%
69 of 72 decided
Decision time
about 5 weeks
on average

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

Decided by Castle Point Borough CouncilCouncil page

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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.

Property prices in Canvey Island show an average sale price of £345,095, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Canvey Island has 3 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Canvey Island, 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, 86 planning applications were submitted near Canvey Island. Of these, 96% were approved, with an average decision time of 36 days.

The most common types were outline applications (13), full planning applications (12), discharge of conditions (7).

6 planning appeals were lodged, of which 3 were allowed and 3 were dismissed (50% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Canvey Island?
In the last 24 months, 86 planning applications were submitted near Canvey Island. The approval rate is 96%.
How long do planning decisions take near Canvey Island?
The average planning decision time near Canvey Island is 36 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 Canvey Island?
The planning approval rate near Canvey Island is 96%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Canvey Island?
The most common type of planning application near Canvey Island is outline applications, with 13 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Canvey Island?
You can search and track planning applications near Canvey Island on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.