Great Wakering, Essex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Great Wakering, Essex.
Essex · England · settlement
Planning applications in Great Wakering are administered by Rochford District Council. View the full Rochford District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Great Wakering
Great Wakering is a village and civil parish located in the Rochford District of Essex, approximately 4 miles east of Southend-on-Sea. The area is primarily structured around two main roads: High Street and New Road, with key landmarks including St Nicholas' Parish Church. As of the 2021 census, Great Wakering had a population of 6,037 in the parish and 6,775 in the broader built-up area, making it a notable community for those considering planning applications in the region.
Population: 6,037 (2021)
District: Rochford
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £354,458 (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 013F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Great Wakering.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Great Wakering.
- 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 Wakering based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Great Wakering.
- - 123 High Street, Great Wakering, Essex, SS3 0EB
Discharge of condition no 4 (Arboricultural Method Statement) of planning permission 26/00069/FUL dated 27/03/2026
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Rochford | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - 114 High Street, Great Wakering, Essex, SS3 0EJ
Discharge of conditions no 3 ( ground construction works,) and no 4 (proposed windows and doors) of planning permission 24/00833/FUL dated 26/02/2025
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Rochford | Date: 2025-02-26
View full details - - Land Rear Of 3 To 45, Alexandra Road, Great Wakering, Essex,
Proposed modification of affordable housing schedule in the s106 legal agreement dated 21 May 2021 relating to planning consent 18/01115/FUL (Redevelopment of the site involving the demolition of no 3
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Rochford | Date: 2024-02-02
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A brief summary of Great Wakering in Essex
Great Wakering is a village and civil parish located in the Rochford District of Essex, approximately 4 miles east of Southend-on-Sea. The area is primarily structured around two main roads: High Street and New Road, with key landmarks including St Nicholas' Parish Church. As of the 2021 census, Great Wakering had a population of 6,037 in the parish and 6,775 in the broader built-up area, making it a notable community for those considering planning applications in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 6,037 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Rochford district.
Property prices in Great Wakering show an average sale price of £354,458, 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 Wakering a particularly low-crime area.
Great Wakering 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 Wakering includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Foulness SSSI; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Essex Estuaries; 2 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Outer Thames Estuary, Foulness (Mid-Essex Coast Phase 5); 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Foulness (Mid-Essex Coast Phase 5). 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, Great Wakering 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 Great Wakering
In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Great Wakering. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 67 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Great Wakering may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 67 days on average, decisions near Great Wakering slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Great Wakering were amendments (3), outline applications (2), discharge of conditions (2).
In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 6 smaller schemes were submitted.
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