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Planning in Lakeside

Approved
91%
32 of 35 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Lakeside in the last 24 months, from Thurrock Council's planning register.

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Around Lakeside

Postcode districts

RM16 241 applications in the last 12 monthsRM20 73 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Thurrock Council

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About Lakeside

Lakeside Shopping Centre, situated in West Thurrock, Essex, just outside Greater London, is a prominent out-of-town retail destination that opened on 25 October 1990. Built on the site of a former chalk quarry, the centre began welcoming its first tenants in 1988 and has since undergone expansions, including the addition of new spaces in the red car park in October 2019. This bustling shopping hub plays a significant role in the local economy and is a key site for planning applications in the area.

Property prices in Lakeside show an average sale price of £234,813, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Lakeside has 4 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Lakeside 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Lakeside, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 47 planning applications were submitted near Lakeside. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (9), advertising consent (5), discharge of conditions (4).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Lakeside?
In the last 24 months, 47 planning applications were submitted near Lakeside. The approval rate is 91%.
How long do planning decisions take near Lakeside?
The average planning decision time near Lakeside is 59 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 Lakeside?
The planning approval rate near Lakeside is 91%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Lakeside?
The most common type of planning application near Lakeside is full planning applications, with 9 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Lakeside?
You can search and track planning applications near Lakeside on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.