Leigh-on-Sea, Essex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Leigh-on-Sea, Essex.
Essex · England · settlement
Planning applications in Leigh-on-Sea are administered by Southend On Sea City Council. View the full Southend On Sea City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Leigh-on-Sea
Leigh-on-Sea, often known as Leigh, is a vibrant town and civil parish within Southend-on-Sea in Essex, England. As of the 2021 census, it boasts a population of 22,568, making it an important area for planning applications and local development initiatives.
Population: 22,568 (2021)
District: Southend-on-Sea
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £411,357 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Southend-on-Sea
- Parliamentary constituency: Southend West and Leigh
- LSOA: Southend-on-Sea 005B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Leigh-on-Sea.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Leigh-on-Sea.
- 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-on-Sea based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
536 planning applications found near Leigh-on-Sea.
- - Adj To Multi Storey Car Park Indurent Park Calvus Way Derby DE21 6YN
Erection of temporary office accommodation and associated works for a period of ten years.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Derby | Date: 2026-07-03
View full details - - 156 Oakleigh Park Drive Leigh-on-sea Essex SS9 1RU
Erect single storey rear/side extension with roof terrace over and external staircase
Type: Full | Council: Southend | Date: 2026-06-26
View full details - - 1074 London Road Leigh-on-sea Essex SS9 3NA
Install two digital 75 inch LCD display screens, one on each side of the Street Hub unit
Type: Advertising | Council: Southend | Date: 2026-06-22
View full details - - 70 Cheltenham Drive Leigh-on-sea Essex SS9 3EH
Hip to gable roof extension with dormer to rear to form habitable accommodation in the loftspace, alter elevations
Type: Full | Council: Southend | Date: 2026-06-17
View full details - - 109 Manchester Drive Leigh-on-sea Essex SS9 3EY
Ground works and associated root pruning/severance of two Oak Trees (T1 & T2) to rear to facilitate installation of a root barrier 17m in length and 3m in depth (Application for works to Trees subject
Type: Trees | Council: Southend | Date: 2026-06-16
View full details - - 894 London Road Leigh-on-sea Essex SS9 3NG
Change of use from shop (Class E) to dwellinghouse (Class C3) (Prior Approval)
Council: Southend | Date: 2026-06-16
View full details - - 57 - 59 Elm Road Leigh-on-sea Essex SS9 1SP
Confirmation that planning permission 16/01572/FUL as varied by 18/01443/AMDT has been lawfully implemented (Certificate of Lawful Development - Existing)
Type: Amendment | Council: Southend | Date: 2026-06-02
View full details - - 24 Lord Roberts Avenue Leigh-on-sea Essex SS9 1NE
Erect single storey rear extension
Type: Full | Council: Southend | Date: 2026-05-28
View full details - - 31 Blenheim Crescent Leigh-on-sea Essex SS9 3DT
Demolish existing garage and conservatory, erect single storey rear and side extension with roof lanterns and alter elevations
Type: Full | Council: Southend | Date: 2026-05-27
View full details - - E D C 149A Leigh Road Leigh-on-sea Essex SS9 1JF
Application to vary Condition 03 (hours of operation) to permit operation between 05:00-00:00 Monday to Friday and 07:00-20:00 Saturday and Sunday, and variation of Condition 06 (approved use) to incl
Type: Amendment | Council: Southend | Date: 2026-05-22
View full details - - 1134 London Road Leigh-on-sea Essex SS9 2AJ
Demolition of existing garages and ancillary outbuildings and erection of detached building comprising 4 self-contained flats (Class C3) (Prior Approval)
Council: Southend | Date: 2026-05-20
View full details - - 1069 London Road Leigh-on-sea Essex SS9 3JP
Demolish existing buildings and erect three storey building comprising 6no. self-contained flats and office to ground floor front, install associated bin and cycle storage (Amended Proposal)
Type: Full | Council: Southend | Date: 2026-05-11
View full details - - Minerva 176 Manchester Drive Leigh-on-sea Essex SS9 3EX
Demolish existing conservatory and erect single storey rear/side extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Southend | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - 34 St Clement's Avenue Leigh-on-sea Essex SS9 3BL
Erect single storey rear extension, install window and access door to side elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Southend | Date: 2026-04-29
View full details - - Flat Ground Floor 110 Leigh Hall Road Leigh-on-sea Essex SS9 1QZ
Install vehicle crossover onto Leigh Hall Road and layout parking to front
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Southend | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - Rear Of 1075 London Road Leigh-on-sea Essex SS9 3JP
Application to remove Condition 11 (BREEAM Rating) of planning permission 25/01582/FUL dated 04.02.2026
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Southend | Date: 2026-04-10
View full details - - 134 Oakleigh Park Drive Leigh-on-sea Essex SS9 1RU
Install rear dormer to form habitable accommodation in the loftspace, single storey rear extension with rooflights, alter elevations (Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Southend | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - 59 - 61 Cliffsea Grove Leigh-on-sea Essex
Application to vary Condition 02 (approved plans) to alter the site layout, relocate dwelling and vary crossover and street tree position and to remove Condition 15 (Trial hole investigation for adjac
Type: Amendment | Council: Southend | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - 141 Broadway Leigh-on-sea Essex SS9 1PJ
Change of use from restaurant to showroom (for lift company) on ground and first floor, enclose existing first floor stairwell and install roof extension at second floor to form one self-contained fla
Type: Full | Council: Southend | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - 31 Cheltenham Drive Leigh-on-sea Essex SS9 3EQ
Erect roof extension with rear dormer to create habitable accommodation in the loftspace, erect first floor side extension and alter elevations
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Southend | Date: 2026-03-30
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A brief summary of Leigh-on-Sea in Essex
Leigh-on-Sea, often known as Leigh, is a vibrant town and civil parish within Southend-on-Sea in Essex, England. As of the 2021 census, it boasts a population of 22,568, making it an important area for planning applications and local development initiatives. The settlement has a population of approximately 22,568 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Southend-on-Sea district.
Property prices in Leigh-on-Sea show an average sale price of £411,357, 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-on-Sea a particularly low-crime area.
Leigh-on-Sea has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Leigh, Leigh Cliff, Leigh Old Town. 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 Leigh-on-Sea 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Leigh-on-Sea 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 Leigh-on-Sea
In the last 24 months, 466 planning applications were submitted near Leigh-on-Sea. Of these, 61% were approved, with an average decision time of 67 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Leigh-on-Sea.
At 67 days on average, decisions near Leigh-on-Sea slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Leigh-on-Sea were full planning applications (259), outline applications (57), discharge of conditions (50). Full planning applications account for 56% 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, 463 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.
132 planning appeals were lodged, of which 36 were allowed and 93 were dismissed (28% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 116 applications
- Refused: 63 applications
- Withdrawn: 10 applications
- Awaiting decision: 277 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.