Kirby-le-Soken, Essex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Kirby-le-Soken, Essex.
Essex · England · settlement
Planning applications in Kirby-le-Soken are administered by Basildon Borough Council. View the full Basildon Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Kirby-le-Soken
Kirby-le-Soken is a charming village located within the civil parish of Frinton and Walton in the Tendring district of Essex. Situated to the west of Frinton-on-Sea and Walton-on-the-Naze, it is part of the picturesque area known as The Sokens. Surrounded by fields, the village boasts two pubs, two churches, and a millennium forest, making it an appealing spot for potential planning applications and community development projects.
Population: 1,208
District: Frinton and Walton
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £346,730 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Tendring
- Parliamentary constituency: Clacton
- LSOA: Tendring 006B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Kirby-le-Soken.
- 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 Kirby-le-Soken based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
155 planning applications found near Kirby-le-Soken.
- - 49 Barley Road Kirby Cross Frinton On Sea Essex CO13 0FR
Householder Planning Application - Repositioning and alteration of fence and associated landscaping.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tendring | Date: 2026-06-29
View full details - - 5 Oatside Kirby Cross Frinton On Sea Essex CO13 0FU
Legal Agreement in relation to RAMS for application reference 25/01873/FUL (Request for Legal Team to PREPARE Agreement).
Status: Undecided | Council: Tendring | Date: 2026-06-26
View full details - - Street House 7 Walton Road Kirby Le Soken Frinton On Sea Essex CO13 0DU
Discharge of conditions application for 24/00914/FULHH - Condition 4 (Material Details), Condition 5 (Rainwater Goods), Condition 6 (Fenstrations) and Condition 7 (PV Panels).
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Tendring | Date: 2026-06-02
View full details - - 8 Village Close Kirby Cross Frinton On Sea Essex CO13 0PF
Works related to Tree Preservation Order (17/00012/TPO) - T1 - Oak - Reduce by up to 2m on house side and shape rest of the crown accordingly.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Tendring | Date: 2026-05-14
View full details - 26/00760/WTPO · Received: Thu 14 May 2026 · Validated: Thu 14 May 2026 - 8 Village Close Kirby Cross Frinton On Sea Essex CO13 0PF
Works related to Tree Preservation Order (17/00012/TPO) - T1 - Oak - Reduce by up to 2m on house side and shape rest of the crown accordingly.
Status: Undecided | Council: Tendring | Date: 2026-05-14 - 26/00743/FULHH · Received: Mon 11 May 2026 · Validated: Mon 11 May 2026 - 49 Barley Road Kirby Cross Frinton On Sea Essex CO13 0FR
Householder Planning Application - Retrospective application for retention of boundary fencing.
Status: Undecided | Council: Tendring | Date: 2026-05-11 - - 49 Barley Road Kirby Cross Frinton On Sea Essex CO13 0FR
Householder Planning Application - Retrospective application for retention of boundary fencing.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Tendring | Date: 2026-05-11
View full details - - Hill House 100 Halstead Road Kirby Cross Frinton On Sea Essex CO13 0LP
Discharge of conditions application for 22/01412/LBC - Condition 3 (Roof Junction), Condition 4 (Foundation of Existing Wall) and Condition 5 (New Wall and Foundations).
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Tendring | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - Hill House 100 Halstead Road Kirby Cross Frinton On Sea Essex CO13 0LP
Application under Section 19 of the Town and Country Planning Act for Variation of Condition 6 (Rainwater Goods) of application 22/01412/LBC to vary condition to state steel instead of metal (cast iro
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Tendring | Date: 2025-11-25
View full details - - Winter Cottage Edith Road Kirby Le Soken Essex CO13 0DH
Non Material Amendment to 24/00637/VOC - Removal of the oak roof overhang. Change of windows to UPVC sliding sash.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Tendring | Date: 2025-11-13
View full details - - Hill House 100 Halstead Road Kirby Cross Frinton On Sea Essex CO13 0LP
Discharge of conditions application for 22/01412/LBC - Condition 3 (Roof Junction), Condition 4 (Foundation of Existing Wall), Condition 6 (Rainwater Goods), Condition 7 (Heritage Services), and Condi
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Tendring | Date: 2025-10-09
View full details - - Kirby-Le-Soken Stores 62 Walton Road Kirby Le Soken Essex CO13 0DF
Application for Advertisement Consent - Installation of a new externally illuminated fascia sign in red with white vinyl lettering, aluminium double-sided projection sign with matching finish, and LED
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Tendring | Date: 2025-09-26
View full details - - Timberley Edith Road Kirby Le Soken Frinton On Sea Essex CO13 0DH
Application under Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act for Variation of Condition 2 (Plans and Documents) of application 25/00470/FULHH to retain the wall and flat roof.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Tendring | Date: 2025-09-11
View full details - - 242 Halstead Road Kirby Le Soken Essex CO13 0DX
Householder Planning Application - First floor rear extension over existing ground floor extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tendring | Date: 2025-08-26
View full details - - Stonechat Edith Road Kirby Le Soken Essex CO13 0DH
Application under Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act for Variation of Conditions 2 (Approved Plans) of application 22/00822/FUL to enable/allow variation to approved drawings to reflect n
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Tendring | Date: 2025-08-04
View full details - - 7 Horsey Road Kirby Le Soken Essex CO13 0DZ
Householder Planning Application - Single storey rear extension and rear dormer
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tendring | Date: 2025-07-02
View full details - - 232 Halstead Road Kirby Le Soken Frinton On Sea Essex CO13 0DX
Householder planning application - Part two storey part single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tendring | Date: 2025-05-07
View full details - - Timberley Edith Road Kirby Le Soken Essex CO13 0DH
Householder Planning Application - Proposed rear and side extension and new pitched roof to existing dwelling.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tendring | Date: 2025-03-18
View full details - - Land South of Chartfield Drive Kirby Le Soken Essex CO13 0DR
Outline Planning Application (Access to be considered) - Erection of 3no. detached self-build bungalows with garaging and access.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Tendring | Date: 2024-10-28
View full details - - Sprit Sail Edith Road Kirby Le Soken Essex CO13 0DH
Householder Planning Application - Proposed side extensions and changes to roof profile
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tendring | Date: 2024-10-08
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A brief summary of Kirby-le-Soken in Essex
Kirby-le-Soken is a charming village located within the civil parish of Frinton and Walton in the Tendring district of Essex. Situated to the west of Frinton-on-Sea and Walton-on-the-Naze, it is part of the picturesque area known as The Sokens. Surrounded by fields, the village boasts two pubs, two churches, and a millennium forest, making it an appealing spot for potential planning applications and community development projects. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,208. It sits within the Frinton and Walton district.
Property prices in Kirby-le-Soken show an average sale price of £346,730, 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 Kirby-le-Soken a particularly low-crime area.
Kirby-le-Soken has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Frinton and Walton, Kirby-le-Soken. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Kirby-le-Soken includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Hamford Water SSSI; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Hamford Water; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Hamford Water; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Hamford Water. 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 Kirby-le-Soken
In the last 24 months, 73 planning applications were submitted near Kirby-le-Soken. Of these, 85% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Kirby-le-Soken maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 50 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Kirby-le-Soken were full planning applications (29), discharge of conditions (15), tree works (10). Full planning applications account for 40% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
16 planning appeals were lodged, of which 3 were allowed and 12 were dismissed (20% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 34 applications
- Refused: 6 applications
- Awaiting decision: 33 applications
Nearby Towns
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