Herongate, Essex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Herongate, Essex.
Essex · England · settlement
Planning applications in Herongate are administered by Basildon Borough Council. View the full Basildon Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Herongate
Herongate is a picturesque village located in south Essex, England, positioned along the A128 road that connects Brentwood and West Horndon. It falls within the civil parish of Herongate and Ingrave, making it a key area for planning applications and local developments. With its charming rural setting, the village offers a unique opportunity for growth while maintaining its community character.
District: Herongate and Ingrave
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £530,740 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Brentwood
- Parliamentary constituency: Brentwood and Ongar
- LSOA: Brentwood 003C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Herongate.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Herongate.
- 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 Herongate based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
12 planning applications found near Herongate.
- - Amelia House Thorndon Approach Herongate Essex CM13 3PA
Single storey rear and side extension. Replacement of window with door at first floor to form terrace area to flat roof.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Brentwood | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - Woodland House Thorndon Approach Herongate Essex CM13 3PA
Demolition of garage and removal of chimney. Two storey side extension, part two storey part single rear extension, single storey canopy to side and open canopy porch to front with alterations to fene
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Brentwood | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - 11A The Meadows Ingrave Essex CM13 3RL
Single storey rear and side extension and installation of new gates.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Brentwood | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - 11 The Meadows Ingrave Essex CM13 3RL
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed Use or Development for a hip to gable loft conversion including the construction of a box dormer on rear roof slope with rooflights to f
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Brentwood | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - 67 Cricketers Lane Herongate Essex CM13 3QB
Single storey rear ground floor extension, first floor rear extension, new raised flat roof over garage, fenestration alterations, new wall cladding and roof covering.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Brentwood | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - 65 The Meadows Ingrave Essex CM13 3RW
Proposed extension to existing front and rear dormer, first floor rear extension with juliette balcony and roof lights, alteration to exiting ground floor rear extension roof from pitched to flat to i
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Brentwood | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - Herongate Village Hall 176 Brentwood Road Herongate Essex CM13 3PF
Prior Approval Notificationv - Demolition of village hall
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Other | Council: Brentwood | Date: 2026-01-20
View full details - - 123 Brentwood Road Herongate Essex CM13 3PB
Proposed two storey front extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Brentwood | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - Cleves Thorndon Approach Herongate Essex CM13 3PA
Construction of first floor side extension and single storey rear extension. New vehicle crossover to include entrance and pedestrian gates and associated boundary landscaping.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Brentwood | Date: 2025-11-18
View full details - - 75 The Meadows Ingrave Essex CM13 3RW
Installation of Air Conditioning unit and Air Source Heat Pump unit on Garage Roof (Retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Brentwood | Date: 2025-09-22
View full details - - 5 Whitby Avenue Ingrave Essex CM13 3NT
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a proposed use or development for a the construction of front dormer and alterations to fenestration
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Brentwood | Date: 2025-06-20
View full details - - 66A Brentwood Road Ingrave Brentwood Essex CM13 3RD
Construction of a new front wall and gates (partly retrospective) and creation of vehicular crossover.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Brentwood | Date: 2023-06-22
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A brief summary of Herongate in Essex
Herongate is a picturesque village located in south Essex, England, positioned along the A128 road that connects Brentwood and West Horndon. It falls within the civil parish of Herongate and Ingrave, making it a key area for planning applications and local developments. With its charming rural setting, the village offers a unique opportunity for growth while maintaining its community character. It sits within the Herongate and Ingrave district.
Property prices in Herongate show an average sale price of £530,740, 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 Herongate a particularly low-crime area.
Herongate has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Thorndon Park, Herongate. 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 Herongate includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Thorndon Park SSSI; 5 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, Herongate 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 Herongate
In the last 24 months, 21 planning applications were submitted near Herongate. Of these, 43% were approved, with an average decision time of 63 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 Herongate.
At 63 days on average, decisions near Herongate slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Herongate were full planning applications (13), outline applications (2), amendments (2). Full planning applications account for 62% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 18 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Ingrave planning applications
- Little Warley planning applications
- East Horndon planning applications
- Childerditch planning applications
- Brentwood planning applications
- West Horndon planning applications
- Warley planning applications
- Hutton Mount planning applications
Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.