Lee Chapel, Essex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Lee Chapel, Essex.
Essex · England · settlement
Planning applications in Lee Chapel are administered by Basildon Borough Council. View the full Basildon Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Lee Chapel
Lee Chapel, also known as East Lee or East Ley, is a district within Basildon, Essex, located approximately 11 miles (18 km) from Chelmsford. This area is notable for its residential developments and community amenities, making it a relevant location for those interested in planning applications and local developments within Basildon.
District: Basildon
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £346,898 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Basildon
- Parliamentary constituency: Basildon and Billericay
- LSOA: Basildon 010E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Lee Chapel.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lee Chapel.
- 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 Lee Chapel based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
16 planning applications found near Lee Chapel.
- - 3 Pamplins Basildon Essex SS15 5BW
Notification for a proposed larger home extension projecting 4.50 metres from the rear wall of the original dwelling with a maximum height of 3.67 metres and an eaves height of 3.00 metres, materials
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Basildon | Date: 2026-07-08
View full details - 26/00776/PDPA - 3 Pamplins Basildon Essex SS15 5BW
Notification for a proposed larger home extension projecting 4.50 metres from the rear wall of the original dwelling with a maximum height of 3.67 metres and an eaves height of 3.00 metres, materials
Status: Undecided | Council: Basildon | Date: 2026-07-08 - - 101 Shepeshall Laindon Basildon Essex SS15 5EJ
Notification for a proposed larger home extension projecting 4.00 metres from the rear wall of the original dwelling with a maximum height of 2.99 metres and an eaves height of 2.99 metres, materials
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Basildon | Date: 2026-06-16
View full details - 26/00682/PDPA - 101 Shepeshall Laindon Basildon Essex SS15 5EJ
Notification for a proposed larger home extension projecting 4.00 metres from the rear wall of the original dwelling with a maximum height of 2.99 metres and an eaves height of 2.99 metres, materials
Status: Undecided | Council: Basildon | Date: 2026-06-16 - 26/00581/LDCP - St Anne Line Catholic Infant School Wickhay Basildon Essex SS15 5AF
To establish the lawfulness of a proposed nursery extension.
Status: Undecided | Council: Basildon | Date: 2026-05-28 - 26/00561/FULL - 200 Great Gregorie Lee Chapel South Basildon Essex SS16 5QQ
Ground floor rear extension
Status: Undecided | Council: Basildon | Date: 2026-05-19 - - 200 Great Gregorie Lee Chapel South Basildon Essex SS16 5QQ
Ground floor rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Basildon | Date: 2026-05-16
View full details - 26/00507/COND - 186 Great Gregorie Lee Chapel South Basildon Essex SS16 5QG
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 4 (Hard and Soft Landscaping Plan), condition 6 (Biodiversity Enhancement Strategy) and condition 7 (Swift Boxes) of of planning permission re
Status: Undecided | Council: Basildon | Date: 2026-05-06 - - 194 Falstones Basildon Essex SS15 5DW
Single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Basildon | Date: 2025-05-30
View full details - - 32 Mynchens Basildon Essex SS15 5EQ
To establish the lawfulness of a proposed single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Basildon | Date: 2025-02-04
View full details - - St Anne Line Rc Infant School Wickhay Basildon Essex SS15 5AF
New pedestrian gate and pathway onto Rise Park with safeguarding boundary fence and external works.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Basildon | Date: 2024-09-05
View full details - - Car Park 14 Laindon Link Basildon Essex
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 7 (Land Contamination - Implementation of Approved Remediation Scheme) of 22/01179/FULL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Basildon | Date: 2024-07-13
View full details - - Car Park 14 Laindon Link Basildon Essex
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 11 (Biodiversity Enhancement Strategy) of consent reference 22/01179/FULL.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Basildon | Date: 2024-06-12
View full details - - 79 Long Lynderswood Basildon Essex SS15 5BA
To establish the lawfulness of the proposed conversion of a residential property to a HMO (House of Multiple Occupancy) for up to 6 occupants.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Basildon | Date: 2024-03-22
View full details - - 138 Great Gregorie Basildon Essex SS16 5QF
To establish the lawfulness of the proposed use of property as a HMO.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Basildon | Date: 2023-12-25
View full details - - 17 Staneway Lee Chapel South Basildon Essex SS16 5RN
Proposed single storey front extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Basildon | Date: 2023-03-24
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A brief summary of Lee Chapel in Essex
Lee Chapel, also known as East Lee or East Ley, is a district within Basildon, Essex, located approximately 11 miles (18 km) from Chelmsford. This area is notable for its residential developments and community amenities, making it a relevant location for those interested in planning applications and local developments within Basildon. It sits within the Basildon district.
Property prices in Lee Chapel show an average sale price of £346,898, 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 Lee Chapel a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Lee Chapel includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Langdon Ridge SSSI; 4 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Lee Chapel 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 Lee Chapel
In the last 24 months, 64 planning applications were submitted near Lee Chapel. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Lee Chapel.
At 62 days on average, decisions near Lee Chapel slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Lee Chapel were full planning applications (16), outline applications (12), discharge of conditions (9). Full planning applications account for 25% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 42 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 24 applications
- Refused: 0 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 38 applications
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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.