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Planning in Hockley

Approved
92%
33 of 33 decided
Decision time
about 12 weeks
on average

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

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About Hockley

Hockley is a large village and civil parish in the Rochford District of Essex, situated between Chelmsford and Southend-on-Sea. The village gained significance in the 1890s with the arrival of the railway and, as of the 2021 census, boasts a population of 9,639. Hockley has since merged urban development with the adjoining village of Hawkwell, creating a combined area known as "Hockley and Hawkwell," which had a total population of 15,425 in 2021. This growth presents numerous opportunities for planning applications in the region.

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 1 nature designation 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, 49 planning applications were submitted near Hockley. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 86 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (25), outline applications (6), discharge of conditions (5). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Hockley?
In the last 24 months, 49 planning applications were submitted near Hockley. The approval rate is 92%.
How long do planning decisions take near Hockley?
The average planning decision time near Hockley is 86 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 92%. 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 25 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.