Clifftown, Essex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Clifftown, Essex.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £372,430 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Southend-on-Sea
- Parliamentary constituency: Southend East and Rochford
- LSOA: Southend-on-Sea 015E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Clifftown.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Clifftown.
- 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 Clifftown based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
49 planning applications found near Clifftown.
- - Flat 1 The Boat House Clifftown Shore Western Esplanade Southend-on-sea Essex SS1 1FU
Change of use of the existing ground floor office (Class E) to two self-contained flats (Class C3) (Prior Approval) (Amended Proposal)
Council: Southend | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - - 13 Park Crescent Westcliff-on-sea Essex SS0 7PG
Fell 2no. dead stumps (T7 and T8), fell Leylandii hedge including stumps and replace with alternative tree species (T9 and T10), remove approximately 30% of the mass at the bottom to create a more att
Type: Trees | Council: Southend | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - 12 Prittlewell Square Southend-on-sea Essex SS1 1DW
Convert existing basement into a self-contained flat with associated amenity space and alter elevations
Type: Full | Council: Southend | Date: 2026-04-29
View full details - - Nazareth House 111 London Road Southend-on-sea Essex SS1 1PP
Application for approval of details pursuant to condition 18C (remediation verification report) of planning permission 22/01118/FULM dated 15.08.2023
Type: Conditions | Council: Southend | Date: 2026-04-15
View full details - - 7 Cashiobury Terrace Southend-on-sea Essex SS1 1EZ
Crown reduce Silver birch (Betula pendula) in the rear garden by 2.5 metres (Application for works to trees in a Conservation Area)
Type: Trees | Council: Southend | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - 214 London Road Southend-on-sea Essex SS1 1PJ
Change of use of existing ground floor commercial unit (Use Class E) to a one-bedroom self-contained flat (Use Class C3) including creation of a private courtyard, provision of secure cycle storage fo
Council: Southend | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - 11 St Vincent's Road Westcliff-on-sea Essex SS0 7PP
Application to remove Condition 06 (Energy Efficiency and On-Site Renewables) of planning permission 23/00215/FUL dated 06.06.2023
Type: Amendment | Council: Southend | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - 11 St Vincent's Road Westcliff-on-sea Essex SS0 7PP
Application for approval of details pursuant to condition 05 (refuse and recycling storage facilities) of planning permission 23/00215/FUL dated 06.06.2023
Type: Conditions | Council: Southend | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - Flat 1 The Boat House Clifftown Shore Western Esplanade Southend-on-sea Essex SS1 1FU
Change of use of the existing ground floor office (Class E) to two self-contained flats (Class C3) (Prior Approval)
Council: Southend | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - 32 Scratton Road Southend-on-sea Essex SS1 1EN
Replace existing front windows with timber sliding sash windows
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Southend | Date: 2026-01-24
View full details - - Tower Court Westcliff Parade Westcliff-on-sea Essex
Application to vary conditions 02 (approved plans) and 03 (materials) to change agreed brick work to black metal screen (Material amendment of planning permission 19/00433/BC4 dated 01/05/2019 - Retro
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Southend | Date: 2026-01-16
View full details - - 28 - 30 Park Street Westcliff-on-sea Essex
Application for approval of details pursuant to conditions 14 (external lighting details) and 15 (site remediation scheme and verification) of planning permission 24/00567/FUL dated 18.06.2024
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Southend | Date: 2025-12-20
View full details - - 4 Park Terrace Westcliff-on-sea Essex SS0 7PH
Crown reduce by 1m and crown thin by 10-15% to one Conference Pear Tree (T1) in rear garden (Application for works to trees in a Conservation Area)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Southend | Date: 2025-12-07
View full details - - 93 Cambridge Road Southend-on-sea Essex SS1 1EP
Crown Reduce by up to 4m to one Sycamore Tree (T3) to side (Application for works to trees in a Conservation Area)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Southend | Date: 2025-11-28
View full details - - 20 Ashburnham Road Southend-on-sea Essex SS1 1QD
Use dwelling (Use Class C3) to 6-person HMO (Use Class C4), with alterations to elevation and install bin and bike stores in rear garden (Certificate of Lawfulness - Proposed)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Southend | Date: 2025-10-24
View full details - - 48 - 50 Queens Road Southend-on-sea Essex SS1 1NL
Application for approval of details pursuant to conditions 03 (materials), 04 (roof detail), 05 (hard and soft landscaping), 08 (10% renewables) and 10 (storage requirements) of planning permission 24
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Southend | Date: 2025-10-22
View full details - - 19 Scratton Road Southend-on-sea Essex SS1 1EN
Replace existing PVC window and timber door to lower ground floor front elevation with traditional timber sash window and timber door
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Southend | Date: 2025-09-23
View full details - - 342 London Road Westcliff-on-sea Essex SS0 7JJ
Change of use of Class E space to form one self-contained flat (Class C3) (Prior Approval)
Status: Permitted | Council: Southend | Date: 2025-09-03
View full details - - The Cliff Apartments 5 - 7 Westcliff Avenue Westcliff-on-sea Essex
Change of use of 13 serviced apartments (Sui Generis) to 13 residential apartments (C3) and alteration to elevation
Type: Full | Council: Southend | Date: 2025-08-15
View full details - - Former Southend Telephone Exchange 221 London Road Westcliff-on-sea Essex SS0 7BT
Removal of 3 no. antenna, install 6 no. Antenna and ancillary radio equipment at existing rooftop site, install 1 no. GPS Module onto proposed gantry pole, install of 1 no. replacement equipment cabin
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Southend | Date: 2025-07-23
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A brief summary of Clifftown in Essex
Clifftown is a settlement located in Essex, England.
Property prices in Clifftown show an average sale price of £372,430, 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 Clifftown a particularly low-crime area.
Clifftown has 6 conservation areas within its boundaries: Warrior Square, The Leas, Clifftown, Milton, Prittlewell, Shorefields. 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 Clifftown includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Benfleet and Southend Marshes SSSI; 2 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Outer Thames Estuary, 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, Clifftown 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 Clifftown
In the last 24 months, 100 planning applications were submitted near Clifftown. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 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 Clifftown.
At 65 days on average, decisions near Clifftown slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Clifftown were full planning applications (18), amendments (17), discharge of conditions (16). Full planning applications account for 18% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 3 medium-scale applications, 95 smaller schemes were submitted.
8 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 6 were dismissed (25% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 33 applications
- Refused: 14 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 51 applications
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- 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.