Laindon, Essex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Laindon, Essex.
Essex · England · settlement
About Laindon
Laindon, located in the western part of Basildon, Essex, is a suburban town that evolved from a separate village and parish. Since its incorporation into the new town of Basildon in 1949, Laindon has undergone significant development, becoming an integral part of the town's urban landscape. This growth offers various opportunities for planning applications in the area, reflecting its transition from a historic village to a thriving suburb.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £361,800 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Basildon
- Parliamentary constituency: Basildon and Billericay
- LSOA: Basildon 014F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Laindon.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Laindon.
- 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 Laindon based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Laindon.
- - 108 Merrylands Laindon Basildon Essex SS15 6RE
Proposed ground floor front extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Basildon | Date: 2025-11-19
View full details - - 32 Tattenham Road Laindon Basildon Essex SS15 6EJ
Erection of a two storey front extension and new front dormer, together with a part single storey, part two storey rear extension, and loft conversion with rear dormer.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Basildon | Date: 2025-10-25
View full details - - 2 Langside Close Laindon Basildon Essex SS15 6ES
TPO/01/93: (T1) Quercus Oak - Crown reduce over properties to provide sufficient clearance by up to 2m/deadwood/crown lift epicormic. (T2) Quercus Oak - Remove deadwood/crown lift up to 3m/reduce back
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Basildon | Date: 2025-10-07
View full details - - 21 Scholars Crescent Laindon Basildon Essex SS15 6HD
Garage conversion and proposed single storey rear extension to accommodate 2 persons.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Basildon | Date: 2025-04-01
View full details - - Bus Shelter Fronting Land At 83 Victoria Road Laindon Essex
Consent to display illuminated advertisements on a digital real-time passenger information screen located within the bus shelter (In shelter - high on end panel)
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Basildon | Date: 2025-03-29
View full details - - 51 Bourne Avenue Laindon Essex SS15 6DY
Single storey rear extension with lean to roof and velux roof light.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Basildon | Date: 2025-02-01
View full details - - West Mount High Road Laindon Basildon Essex SS15 6DB
TPO/07/08 - Fell dead Chile Pine "Monkey Puzzle" (Araucaria Araucana) tree.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Basildon | Date: 2024-06-26
View full details - - 16 Buller Road Laindon Essex SS15 6BA
Removal of existing garden shed which spans 3.6 x 2.4m and erection of a garden office / games room 6 x 6.5m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Basildon | Date: 2023-09-06
View full details - - 29 School Avenue Laindon Basildon Essex SS15 6GH
To establish the lawfulness of a proposed loft conversion with rear dormer and velux windows to the front
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Basildon | Date: 2023-07-11
View full details - - 37 Buller Road Laindon Essex SS15 6BB
To establish whether amendments to the dormer roof type, from pitched roof to flat can be consided as an non-material amendments to planning consent 22/01044/FULL.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Basildon | Date: 2023-02-22
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A brief summary of Laindon in Essex
Laindon, located in the western part of Basildon, Essex, is a suburban town that evolved from a separate village and parish. Since its incorporation into the new town of Basildon in 1949, Laindon has undergone significant development, becoming an integral part of the town's urban landscape. This growth offers various opportunities for planning applications in the area, reflecting its transition from a historic village to a thriving suburb.
Property prices in Laindon show an average sale price of £361,800, 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 Laindon a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Laindon includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Langdon Ridge SSSI. 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 Laindon
In the last 24 months, 29 planning applications were submitted near Laindon. Of these, 95% were approved, with an average decision time of 66 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Laindon may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 66 days on average, decisions near Laindon slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Laindon were full planning applications (12), outline applications (5), discharge of conditions (5). Full planning applications account for 41% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 24 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
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Related Planning Guides
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- 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.