East Tilbury, Essex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near East Tilbury, Essex.
Essex · England · settlement
About East Tilbury
East Tilbury, located in the borough of Thurrock, Essex, is a distinctive community divided into two main areas: the historic village by the River Thames and the 1930s garden village known as Bataville, originally established to support the Bata shoe factory. This blend of heritage and modern development makes East Tilbury a noteworthy location for planning applications, particularly for those interested in residential and commercial projects within a unique community setting.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £309,792 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Thurrock
- Parliamentary constituency: Thurrock
- LSOA: Thurrock 018F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near East Tilbury.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near East Tilbury.
- 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 East Tilbury based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near East Tilbury.
- - 3 Frome East Tilbury Essex RM18 8TD
Single storey front extension. Garage conversion to habitable space.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Thurrock | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - Queen Mary Court Queen Mary Avenue East Tilbury Essex
T1 Cherry - Reduce and shape canopy by 3m to old pruning points as tree T1 is overhanging large communal carpark and pedestrian entrances aswell as overhanging large flat block roofs. Reason to reduce
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Thurrock | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - Telecommunications Mast Adjacent 26 Coronation Avenue East Tilbury Essex
Install fixed line broadband electronic communications apparatus - 9m light wooden pole.
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Thurrock | Date: 2025-05-21
View full details - - 6 Gloucester Avenue East Tilbury Essex RM18 8RB
Single storey side and rear extensions with construction of front porch and changes to front roof.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Thurrock | Date: 2025-05-06
View full details - - 6 Gloucester Avenue East Tilbury Essex RM18 8RB
Single storey front extension with porch and single storey rear extension
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Thurrock | Date: 2024-05-16
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A brief summary of East Tilbury in Essex
East Tilbury, located in the borough of Thurrock, Essex, is a distinctive community divided into two main areas: the historic village by the River Thames and the 1930s garden village known as Bataville, originally established to support the Bata shoe factory. This blend of heritage and modern development makes East Tilbury a noteworthy location for planning applications, particularly for those interested in residential and commercial projects within a unique community setting.
Property prices in East Tilbury show an average sale price of £309,792, 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 East Tilbury a particularly low-crime area.
East Tilbury has one conservation area within its boundaries: East Tilbury. 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 East Tilbury includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Mucking Flats and Marshes SSSI; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Thames Estuary & Marshes; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Thames Estuary & 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, East Tilbury 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 East Tilbury
In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near East Tilbury. Of these, 71% were approved, with an average decision time of 77 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 East Tilbury.
The average decision period of 77 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near East Tilbury were full planning applications (7), outline applications (2), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 54% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 12 smaller schemes were submitted.
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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.