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Planning in Great Wakering

Only 8 decisions near Great Wakering in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Great Wakering in the last 24 months, from Southend-on-Sea City Council's planning register.

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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. 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 £323,177, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Great Wakering 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 Wakering a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Great Wakering has 5 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Great Wakering, 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, 11 planning applications were submitted near Great Wakering.

The most common types were amendments (4), outline applications (2), discharge of conditions (2). 2 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Great Wakering?
In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Great Wakering.
What types of planning applications are most common near Great Wakering?
The most common type of planning application near Great Wakering is amendment applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Great Wakering?
You can search and track planning applications near Great Wakering on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.