Horndon on the Hill, Essex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Horndon on the Hill, Essex.
Essex · England · settlement
Planning applications in Horndon on the Hill are administered by Thurrock Council. View the full Thurrock Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Horndon on the Hill
Horndon-on-the-Hill is a charming village situated in the Thurrock borough of Essex, England, conveniently located near the A13. Approximately 1 mile northwest of Stanford-le-Hope and 2 miles northeast of Orsett, the village had a population of 1,521 as of the 2021 census. This quaint area may present various opportunities and considerations for planning applications due to its proximity to major transport links and surrounding communities.
Population: 1,517
District: Thurrock
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £380,810 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Thurrock
- Parliamentary constituency: South Basildon and East Thurrock
- LSOA: Thurrock 003E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Horndon on the Hill.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Horndon on the Hill.
- 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 Horndon on the Hill based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Horndon on the Hill.
- 26/00658/HHA · Received: Fri 12 Jun 2026 · Validated: Thu 18 Jun 2026 - Four Trees Orsett Road Horndon On The Hill Essex SS17 8NR
Single storey rear extension and rear balcony with opaque glazed screening.
Status: Undecided | Council: Thurrock | Date: 2026-06-18 - - Four Trees Orsett Road Horndon On The Hill Essex SS17 8NR
Single storey rear extension and rear balcony with opaque glazed screening.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Thurrock | Date: 2026-06-12
View full details - 26/00530/CLOPUD - Richelieu Hillcrest Road Horndon On The Hill Essex SS17 8NE
Loft conversion including 3x roof lights and rear dormer on rear roof slope, materials to match existing materials on main roof
Status: Undecided | Council: Thurrock | Date: 2026-05-14 - - Blackbush Orsett Road Horndon On The Hill Essex SS17 8PN
Application for the approval of details reserved by condition nos. 4 (Materials) and 7 (CEMP) of planning permission ref. 25/01044/FUL (Demolition of existing bungalow and other structures and erectio
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Thurrock | Date: 2026-04-23
View full details - - 1 Romagne Close Horndon On The Hill Essex SS17 8LH
Garage conversion and roof-lights to the front and rear roof slopes and a single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Thurrock | Date: 2026-01-29
View full details - - Cameron Lodge Mill Lane Horndon On The Hill Essex SS17 8LY
Erection of a first floor side extension above the existing garage and internal reconfiguraton to provide access to new room.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Thurrock | Date: 2026-01-29
View full details - - 1 Victoria Road Horndon On The Hill Essex SS17 8NA
Rear extension with a depth of 5 metres from the original rear wall of the property, with a maximum height of 2.6 metres and eaves height of 2.1 metres.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Thurrock | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - 1 Victoria Road Horndon On The Hill Essex SS17 8NA
Single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Thurrock | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - 7 Stephens Crescent Horndon On The Hill Essex SS17 8LZ
Loft conversion with rear dormer and front rooflights.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Thurrock | Date: 2025-04-25
View full details - - St Peters And St Pauls Church Orsett Road Horndon On The Hill Essex SS17 8NS
Approximately 60 lime trees within the boundary walls of St Peter & St Paul's Church require pollarding for safety reasons.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Thurrock | Date: 2023-10-04
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A brief summary of Horndon on the Hill in Essex
Horndon-on-the-Hill is a charming village situated in the Thurrock borough of Essex, England, conveniently located near the A13. Approximately 1 mile northwest of Stanford-le-Hope and 2 miles northeast of Orsett, the village had a population of 1,521 as of the 2021 census. This quaint area may present various opportunities and considerations for planning applications due to its proximity to major transport links and surrounding communities. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,517. It sits within the Thurrock district.
Property prices in Horndon on the Hill show an average sale price of £380,810, 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 Horndon on the Hill a particularly low-crime area.
Horndon on the Hill has one conservation area within its boundaries: Horndon on the Hill. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Horndon on the Hill 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 Horndon on the Hill
In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Horndon on the Hill. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 43 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Horndon on the Hill may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 43 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Horndon on the Hill were full planning applications (4), outline applications (3), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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