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Planning in Great Burstead

Approved
84%
78 of 87 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Great Burstead in the last 24 months, from Basildon Borough Council's planning register.

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Around Great Burstead

Postcode districts

CM11 232 applications in the last 12 monthsCM12 226 applications in the last 12 monthsSS15 104 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Basildon Borough Council

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About Great Burstead

Great Burstead is a village located in the civil parish of Great Burstead and South Green, within the Borough of Basildon, Essex. Situated 1.5 miles south of Billericay's town centre, it is now considered part of the Billericay built-up area, making it a relevant location for those researching planning applications in this developing region.

Property prices in Great Burstead show an average sale price of £445,110, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Great Burstead area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Great Burstead a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Great Burstead has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Great Burstead 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 Great Burstead, 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, 109 planning applications were submitted near Great Burstead. Of these, 84% were approved, with an average decision time of 66 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (49), outline applications (16), discharge of conditions (16). 5 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

9 planning appeals were lodged, of which 5 were allowed and 4 were dismissed (56% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Great Burstead?
In the last 24 months, 109 planning applications were submitted near Great Burstead. The approval rate is 84%.
How long do planning decisions take near Great Burstead?
The average planning decision time near Great Burstead is 66 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 Great Burstead?
The planning approval rate near Great Burstead is 84%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Great Burstead?
The most common type of planning application near Great Burstead is full planning applications, with 49 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Great Burstead?
You can search and track planning applications near Great Burstead on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.