Hockley, Staffordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Hockley, Staffordshire.
Staffordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Hockley are administered by Tamworth Borough Council. View the full Tamworth Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £444,914 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Tamworth
- Parliamentary constituency: Tamworth
- LSOA: Tamworth 008D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Hockley.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hockley.
- 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 Hockley based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near Hockley.
- - 81 Tinkers Green Road Wilnecote Tamworth Staffordshire B77 5LE
Two storey rear extension and single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tamworth | Date: 2026-07-09
View full details - 0107/2026 - 170 Hockley Road Wilnecote Tamworth Staffordshire B77 5EQ
Prior Notification for larger single storey rear extension: Depth: 4m eaves height: 3m and a maximum height of 3m
Status: Undecided | Council: Tamworth | Date: 2026-05-06 - 0077/2026 - 161 Hockley Road Wilnecote Tamworth Staffordshire B77 5EF
Single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Council: Tamworth | Date: 2026-03-30 - - 161 Hockley Road Wilnecote Tamworth Staffordshire B77 5EF
Single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tamworth | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - Unit A Caesar Park Centurion Way Wilnecote B77 5PU
Change of use from B8 (storage and distribution) to E(d) (indoor sport and recreation) to allow use of building for padel courts
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Warwickshire | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - 19 Beauchamp Road Hockley Tamworth Staffordshire B77 5HP
Single storey front extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tamworth | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - Oakdene 105 Hockley Road Wilnecote Tamworth Staffordshire B77 5EF
Replacement roof over existing rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Tamworth | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - 34 Ethelfleda Road Hockley Tamworth Staffordshire B77 5HS
Two storey side extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Tamworth | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - Land North of Overwoods Road Hockley Tamworth
Reserved matters for 0324/2021 for access, appearance, landscaping, layout and scale in relation to the development of 14 dwellings, including affordable housing and public open space
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Tamworth | Date: 2025-08-29
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A brief summary of Hockley in Staffordshire
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.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Hockley a particularly low-crime area.
Hockley has one conservation area within its boundaries: Wilnecote. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Hockley includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Kingsbury Brickworks SSSI. 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, 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.
Planning Activity in Hockley
In the last 24 months, 32 planning applications were submitted near Hockley. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 71 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 Hockley.
The average decision period of 71 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Hockley were full planning applications (18), outline applications (3), discharge of conditions (3). Full planning applications account for 56% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 2 medium-scale applications, 22 smaller schemes were submitted.
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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.