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Planning in Hockley

Approved
93%
42 of 44 decided
Decision time
about 13 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Hockley in the last 24 months, from Cheshire East Council's planning register.

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Around Hockley

Postcode districts

SK12 125 applications in the last 12 monthsSK10 239 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Cheshire East Council

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About Hockley

Hockley is a large village and civil parish in the Rochford District of Essex, located between Chelmsford and Southend-on-Sea. With a population of 9,639 as of the 2021 census, Hockley has experienced significant urban growth, merging with the neighbouring village of Hawkwell, which collectively housed 15,425 residents in 2021. The village gained prominence with the arrival of the railway in the 1890s, making it a key area for planning applications and developments.

Property prices in Hockley show an average sale price of £444,914, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Hockley has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Hockley 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 Hockley, 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, 110 planning applications were submitted near Hockley. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 91 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (42), outline applications (20), tree works (12). 2 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Hockley?
In the last 24 months, 110 planning applications were submitted near Hockley. The approval rate is 93%.
How long do planning decisions take near Hockley?
The average planning decision time near Hockley is 91 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 Hockley?
The planning approval rate near Hockley is 93%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Hockley?
The most common type of planning application near Hockley is full planning applications, with 42 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Hockley?
You can search and track planning applications near Hockley on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.