Leigh Beck, Essex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Leigh Beck, Essex.
Essex · England · settlement
About Leigh Beck
Canvey Island, located in the Thames Estuary, is a civil parish and town within the Castle Point district of Essex, England. Covering an area of 7.12 square miles (18.44 km²), the island is linked to the mainland by bridges and is bordered by a network of creeks. As of the 2021 census, its population stood at 38,327, with 38,010 residing in the built-up area, making it a significant locality for planning applications and development opportunities.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £320,605 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Castle Point
- Parliamentary constituency: Castle Point
- LSOA: Castle Point 011C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Leigh Beck.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Leigh Beck.
- 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 Leigh Beck based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Leigh Beck.
- - 17B Dovercliff Road Canvey Island Essex SS8 7PE
Construction of outbuilding (retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Castle Point | Date: 2026-04-08
View full details - - Land To The East Of Eastern Esplanade And To The South Of Athol Close Canvey Island SS8 7PR
Submission of details pursuant to condition 5 (Road Condition Survey) of permission 22/0320/FULCLO
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Castle Point | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - 48 Southfalls Road Canvey Island Essex SS8 7QA
Non-material amendment of permission 23/0182/FUL to change first floor layout and to omit side obscure windows and provide 2 new roof lights, and alteration to ground floor fenestration
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Castle Point | Date: 2024-10-04
View full details - - 48 Southfalls Road Canvey Island Essex SS8 7QA
Non material amendment of permission 23/0182/FUL to change first floor layout including omission of ensuit and window to side elevation
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Castle Point | Date: 2024-04-26
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A brief summary of Leigh Beck in Essex
Canvey Island, located in the Thames Estuary, is a civil parish and town within the Castle Point district of Essex, England. Covering an area of 7.12 square miles (18.44 km²), the island is linked to the mainland by bridges and is bordered by a network of creeks. As of the 2021 census, its population stood at 38,327, with 38,010 residing in the built-up area, making it a significant locality for planning applications and development opportunities.
Property prices in Leigh Beck show an average sale price of £320,605, 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 Leigh Beck a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Leigh Beck includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Benfleet and Southend Marshes SSSI; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Benfleet and Southend Marshes; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Benfleet and Southend Marshes. 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 Leigh Beck
In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Leigh Beck. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 11 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Leigh Beck may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 11 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Leigh Beck were discharge of conditions (3), full planning applications (2), outline applications (1).
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was 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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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.