Hadleigh, Essex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Hadleigh, Essex.
Essex · England · settlement
Planning applications in Hadleigh are administered by Castle Point Borough Council. View the full Castle Point Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Hadleigh
Hadleigh is a town located in the borough of Castle Point, Essex, situated along the A13 road that connects Thundersley, Benfleet, and Leigh-on-Sea. The town is conveniently bypassed to the north by the A127 'Southend Arterial Road,' making it an accessible location for planning applications and development projects within the area.
District: Castle Point
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £556,385 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Castle Point
- Parliamentary constituency: Castle Point
- LSOA: Castle Point 007A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Hadleigh.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hadleigh.
- 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 Hadleigh based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
14 planning applications found near Hadleigh.
- - 87 The Avenue Hadleigh Benfleet Essex SS7 2HG
Hip to gable loft conversion and flat roof rear dormer and front porch and the removal of the chimney
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Castle Point | Date: 2026-04-17
View full details - - 87 The Avenue Hadleigh Benfleet Essex SS7 2HG
Construction of single storey rear extension projecting 4.28 metres from the rear of the original wall of the dwelling, with a maximum height of 2.80 metres and an eaves height of 2.80 metres
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Castle Point | Date: 2026-04-17
View full details - - 4 Bilton Road Hadleigh Benfleet Essex SS7 2HH
Variation of condition 2 (Approved Plans) of permission 25/0236/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Castle Point | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - Oak Tree Farm Sherwood Crescent Hadleigh Benfleet SS7 2LF
T1 (Oak) Crown reduction by 3m (TPO 2/83)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Castle Point | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - 43 Burlington Gardens Hadleigh Benfleet Essex SS7 2JJ
Proposed hip-to-gable and rear flat roof dormer additions including front rooflights, and fenestration alterations
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Castle Point | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - 68 Poors Lane Hadleigh Benfleet Essex SS7 2LN
Demolish existing conservatory and garage and construct single storey side/rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Castle Point | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - 57 Rectory Road Hadleigh Benfleet Essex SS7 2NA
Convert loft to habitable rooms with rear dormer and front rooflights
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Castle Point | Date: 2025-10-07
View full details - - 88 Rectory Road Hadleigh Benfleet Essex SS7 2ND
Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) and condition 3 (Materials) of permission 24/0005/FUL
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Castle Point | Date: 2025-09-16
View full details - - 70 Rectory Road Hadleigh Benfleet Essex SS7 2ND
Construction of single storey rear extension projecting 4.24 metres from the rear of the original wall of the dwelling, with a maximum height of 2.96 metres and an eaves height of 2.76 metres
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Castle Point | Date: 2025-04-14
View full details - - 9 Burlington Gardens Hadleigh Benfleet Essex SS7 2JJ
Single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Castle Point | Date: 2024-07-05
View full details - - 183 Scrub Lane Hadleigh Benfleet Essex SS7 2JQ
Garage conversion including raising of roof
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Castle Point | Date: 2023-10-18
View full details - - 6 Hainault Close Hadleigh Benfleet Essex SS7 2LL
Construct single storey rear extension, hip to gable roof conversion and dormer to rear.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Castle Point | Date: 2023-09-05
View full details - - 7 Shepherds Walk Hadleigh Benfleet Essex SS7 2LP
Single storey rear extension and loft conversion with rooflights to front and rear with fenestration alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Castle Point | Date: 2023-08-09
View full details - - 39 Southfield Drive Hadleigh Benfleet Essex SS7 2NT
Construction of proposed carport to front of dwelling
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Castle Point | Date: 2023-08-04
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A brief summary of Hadleigh in Essex
Hadleigh is a town located in the borough of Castle Point, Essex, situated along the A13 road that connects Thundersley, Benfleet, and Leigh-on-Sea. The town is conveniently bypassed to the north by the A127 'Southend Arterial Road,' making it an accessible location for planning applications and development projects within the area. It sits within the Castle Point district.
Property prices in Hadleigh show an average sale price of £556,385, 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 Hadleigh a particularly low-crime area.
Hadleigh has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE, Florence Gardens. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Hadleigh includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Great Wood & Dodd's Grove SSSI, Garrold's Meadow SSSI; 4 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Hadleigh 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 Hadleigh
In the last 24 months, 41 planning applications were submitted near Hadleigh. Of these, 72% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 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 Hadleigh.
The average decision time of 54 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Hadleigh were full planning applications (18), outline applications (11), discharge of conditions (7). Full planning applications account for 44% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 21 applications
- Refused: 8 applications
- Awaiting decision: 12 applications
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