Daws Heath, Essex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Daws Heath, Essex.
Essex · England · settlement
About Daws Heath
Daws Heath, located in eastern Thundersley within Castle Point, Essex, offers a serene semi-rural environment characterized by its expansive woodlands and scenic landscapes along Daws Heath Road and St Michael's Road. This area not only serves as a recreational haven for walking, cycling, and driving but also features a diverse range of wildlife, including rare-breed cattle, sheep, and horses. With nearly 80 acres of mixed woodland in West Woods, acquired in 2009 to ensure public access, Daws Heath is committed to preserving its greenbelt and woodland areas, supported by active community groups focused on local development and environmental conservation. The presence of The Deanes and its connection to nearby SEEVIC College enhances the community's educational landscape.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £393,900 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Castle Point
- Parliamentary constituency: Castle Point
- LSOA: Castle Point 006B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Daws Heath.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Daws Heath.
- 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 Daws Heath based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
27 planning applications found near Daws Heath.
- - Land At Brook Farm Daws Heath Road Hadleigh Essex
Submission of details pursuant to condition 9.A (Archaeology Written Scheme of Investigation) of permission 22/0484/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Castle Point | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - Land At Brook Farm Daws Heath Road Hadleigh Essex
Submission of details pursuant to condition 15 (Materials - external surfaces) and 16 (Materials - hard surfaces) of permission 22/0484/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Castle Point | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 460 Daws Heath Road Hadleigh Benfleet Essex SS7 2UD
Outline application to replace existing dwelling with 2no. new dwellings (all matters reserved except scale and layout)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Castle Point | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - 49 Thorington Avenue Benfleet Essex SS7 2TH
Construct partial infill extension to loggia creating additional study
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Castle Point | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - 20 Haresland Close Hadleigh Benfleet Essex SS7 2UT
Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) of permission 25/0691/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Castle Point | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - 21 Thorington Avenue Benfleet Essex SS7 2TH
Convert garage to habitable room including replacing garage door with window
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Castle Point | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - 15 Western Road Hadleigh Benfleet Essex SS7 2TN
Construction of two single storey side extensions and single storey front extension to main bedroom
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Castle Point | Date: 2025-05-20
View full details - - 15 Western Road Hadleigh Benfleet Essex SS7 2TN
Erection of single storey extensions and alterations to roof and fenestration
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Castle Point | Date: 2025-01-20
View full details - - 5 Central Avenue Hadleigh Benfleet Essex SS7 2NP
Single storey detached annexe in rear garden
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Castle Point | Date: 2024-11-01
View full details - - 313 Daws Heath Road Hadleigh Benfleet Essex SS7 2TY
Part single/part two storey front, side and rear extension, and other external alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Castle Point | Date: 2024-10-25
View full details - - 460 Daws Heath Road Hadleigh Benfleet Essex SS7 2UD
Two single storey outbuildings
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Castle Point | Date: 2023-10-18
View full details - - 28 Western Road Hadleigh Benfleet Essex SS7 2TN
Garage conversion including fenestration alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Castle Point | Date: 2023-08-17
View full details - - 17 Bramble Road Hadleigh Benfleet Essex SS7 2UN
Single storey rear/side extension and fenestration alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Castle Point | Date: 2023-07-14
View full details - - 19 Thorington Avenue Benfleet Essex SS7 2TH
Convert existing garage into habitable room and fenestration alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Castle Point | Date: 2023-05-12
View full details - - 19 Thorington Avenue Benfleet Essex SS7 2TH
Single storey rear extension and fenestration alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Castle Point | Date: 2023-04-14
View full details - - 19 Thorington Avenue Benfleet Essex SS7 2TH
Single storey rear extension and fenestration alterations
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Castle Point | Date: 2023-02-13
View full details - - 289 Daws Heath Road Hadleigh Benfleet Essex SS7 2TY
Demolish existing conservatory and porch canopy and construct part single part two storey rear/side extension plus new porch roof and fenestration alterations and garage conversion
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Castle Point | Date: 2022-12-19
View full details - - 271 Daws Heath Road Hadleigh Benfleet Essex SS7 2TY
Part two storey/part first floor side extension including garage conversion and extension of rear dormer
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Castle Point | Date: 2020-04-20
View full details - - Land Adjacent To 270 Daws Heath Road Hadleigh Benfleet Essex SS7 2TP
Demolish existing garage and construct detached dwelling and new vehicle crossover
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Castle Point | Date: 2019-12-18
View full details - - 250 Daws Heath Road Benfleet Essex SS7 2TP
First floor side extension over existing garage, two storey rear extension and single storey side/rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Castle Point | Date: 2015-03-05
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A brief summary of Daws Heath in Essex
Daws Heath, located in eastern Thundersley within Castle Point, Essex, offers a serene semi-rural environment characterized by its expansive woodlands and scenic landscapes along Daws Heath Road and St Michael's Road. This area not only serves as a recreational haven for walking, cycling, and driving but also features a diverse range of wildlife, including rare-breed cattle, sheep, and horses. With nearly 80 acres of mixed woodland in West Woods, acquired in 2009 to ensure public access, Daws Heath is committed to preserving its greenbelt and woodland areas, supported by active community groups focused on local development and environmental conservation. The presence of The Deanes and its connection to nearby SEEVIC College enhances the community's educational landscape.
Property prices in Daws Heath show an average sale price of £393,900, 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 Daws Heath a particularly low-crime area.
Daws Heath has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE, Florence Gardens. 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 Daws Heath includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Great Wood & Dodd's Grove SSSI, Garrold's Meadow SSSI; 4 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Daws Heath
In the last 24 months, 22 planning applications were submitted near Daws Heath. Of these, 69% were approved, with an average decision time of 47 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 Daws Heath.
The average decision time of 47 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Daws Heath were full planning applications (12), outline applications (6), discharge of conditions (3). Full planning applications account for 55% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 21 smaller schemes were submitted.
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (67% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
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Related Planning Guides
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