How long do planning decisions take near Hook End?

The average planning decision time near Hook End is 70 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 Hook End?

The planning approval rate near Hook End is 83%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Hook End?

The most common type of planning application near Hook End is full planning applications, with 10 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Hook End?

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Hook End, Essex Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Hook End, Essex.

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About Hook End

Hook End, located within the civil parish of Blackmore, Hook End and Wyatts Green in the Borough of Brentwood, Essex, is a part of the built-up area of Doddinghurst. The parish, which also encompasses the village of Blackmore and Wyatts Green, had a population of 3,087 according to the 2021 census. This area may be of interest to those researching planning applications due to its residential developments and community infrastructure.

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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 006C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Hook End.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hook End.

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 Hook End based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

7 planning applications found near Hook End.

- 3 Deal Tree Bungalows Blackmore Road Doddinghurst Essex CM15 0HU
Side addition incorporating front dormer, provision of two additional front dormers, modifications to existing rear dormer with associated fenestration changes and single storey linking rear addition.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Brentwood | Date: 2026-01-28
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- Soap House Apiary Blackmore Road Hook End Essex CM15 0DR
Discharge of Conditions 3 (Details of Materials), 4 (Construction Method Statement), 6 (Hard and Soft Landscaping Details), 7(Foul Drainage Detail) and Condition 9 (Bike and Bin Store) of application
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Brentwood | Date: 2025-09-03
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- Tree Tops Outings Lane Doddinghurst Essex CM15 0LS
Construct new front porch following application 23/01385/HHA (Demolition of existing conservatory, glass pergola, and chimney. Two storey rear extension, first floor side extension, 2 no. dormers to f
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Brentwood | Date: 2024-12-11
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- Soap House Apiary Blackmore Road Hook End Essex CM15 0DR
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a proposed use or development for one single storey side extension; one single storey part side/rear extension. New detached outbuilding. Fenestrat
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Brentwood | Date: 2024-04-29
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- Alegria Hook End Road Hook End Essex CM15 0HA
Replacement of front boundary wall with electric gates, layout drive and provision of additional dropped kerb. (Part retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Brentwood | Date: 2024-03-20
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- Mazzard Croft Outings Lane Doddinghurst Brentwood Essex CM15 0LS
Outbuilding used as a garden store, gym, with WC and shower facility.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Brentwood | Date: 2023-10-06
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- Little Tara Hook End Road Hook End Brentwood Essex CM15 0HA
Demolish existing conservatory and construct single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Brentwood | Date: 2023-08-17
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A brief summary of Hook End in Essex

Property prices in Hook End 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 Hook End a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Hook End includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): The Coppice, Kelvedon Hatch 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.

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Planning Activity in Hook End

In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Hook End. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 70 days.

This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Hook End maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.

At 70 days on average, decisions near Hook End slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Hook End were full planning applications (10), discharge of conditions (1), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 83% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 4 medium-scale applications, 8 smaller schemes were submitted.

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