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76 applications on record · within 1 km of the centre of Hockley · updated daily · Maidstone Borough Council

Only 1 application in the last 90 days, so this shows every one we hold.

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Planning in Hockley

Only 4 decisions near Hockley in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

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

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Around Hockley

Postcode districts

ME13 398 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Maidstone Borough Council

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About Hockley

Hockley is a significant village and civil parish located in the Rochford District of Essex, nestled between Chelmsford and Southend-on-Sea. Gaining prominence with the arrival of the railway in the 1890s, Hockley has developed into a thriving community, with a 2021 population of 9,639. The village has expanded to merge with the nearby village of Hawkwell, forming a combined urban area known as "Hockley and Hawkwell," which had a total population of 15,425 as of the last census, making it an important 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. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Hockley 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 Hockley a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Hockley has 8 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, 5 planning applications were submitted near Hockley.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (3), other applications (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Hockley?
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Hockley.
What types of planning applications are most common near Hockley?
The most common type of planning application near Hockley is discharge of conditions, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Hockley?
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