How long do planning decisions take near Great Stambridge?

The average planning decision time near Great Stambridge is 87 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 Stambridge?

The planning approval rate near Great Stambridge is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Great Stambridge?

The most common type of planning application near Great Stambridge is discharge of conditions, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Great Stambridge?

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Great Stambridge, Essex Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Great Stambridge, Essex.

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Planning applications in Great Stambridge are administered by Rochford District Council. View the full Rochford District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Great Stambridge

Great Stambridge is a quaint village located within the civil parish of Stambridge in the Rochford District of Essex, England. Situated just 1.5 miles east of Rochford and approximately 15 miles southeast of Chelmsford, it offers a unique blend of rural charm and accessibility for those considering planning applications in the area.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £392,382 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Rochford
Parliamentary constituency: Rayleigh and Wickford
LSOA: Rochford 007B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Great Stambridge.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Great Stambridge.

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 Great Stambridge based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

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A brief summary of Great Stambridge in Essex

Property prices in Great Stambridge show an average sale price of £392,382, 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 Great Stambridge a particularly low-crime area.

Great Stambridge has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. 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 Great Stambridge includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Crouch and Roach Estuaries SSSI; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Essex Estuaries; 2 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Outer Thames Estuary, Crouch & Roach Estuaries (Mid-Essex Coast Phase 3); 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Crouch & Roach Estuaries (Mid-Essex Coast Phase 3). 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 Great Stambridge

In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Great Stambridge. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 87 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Great Stambridge may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision period of 87 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Great Stambridge were discharge of conditions (4), amendments (2), other applications (1).

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