Linford, Essex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Linford, Essex.
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Planning applications in Linford are administered by Thurrock Council. View the full Thurrock Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Linford
Linford, formerly known as Muckingford, is a village in the borough of Thurrock, Essex, situated approximately 3 miles north-east of Tilbury Town. Bordered by East Tilbury to the south and Mucking to the north-east, Linford had a population of 1,700 according to the 2021 census, making it an important locality for planning applications within the area.
District: Thurrock
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £380,810 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Thurrock
- Parliamentary constituency: South Basildon and East Thurrock
- LSOA: Thurrock 001A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Linford.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Linford.
- 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 Linford based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near Linford.
- - 13 Dorset Gardens Linford Essex SS17 0QB
Rear extension with a depth of 4.00 metres from the original rear wall of the property, with a maximum height of 4.00 metres and eaves height of 3.00 metres
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Thurrock | Date: 2026-07-07
View full details - 26/00785/PHA · Received: Tue 07 Jul 2026 · Validated: Tue 07 Jul 2026 - 13 Dorset Gardens Linford Essex SS17 0QB
Proposed single-storey rear extension to the rear of the dwellinghouse, projecting 4.0 metres from the original rear wall, with a maximum overall height not exceeding 4.0 metres and eaves height not e
Status: Undecided | Council: Thurrock | Date: 2026-07-07 - 26/00691/HHA · Received: Mon 22 Jun 2026 · Validated: Mon 22 Jun 2026 - 1 Siddons Close Linford Essex SS17 0RT
Loft conversion to 2 bedrooms and a small bathroom
Status: Undecided | Council: Thurrock | Date: 2026-06-22 - - 1 Siddons Close Linford Essex SS17 0RT
Loft conversion to 2 bedrooms and a small bathroom
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Thurrock | Date: 2026-06-22
View full details - - 45 Lower Crescent Linford Essex SS17 0QJ
Rear extension with a depth of 4.00 metres from the original rear wall of the property, with a maximum height of 2.80 metres and eaves height of 2.80 metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Thurrock | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - Meadow Farm East Tilbury Road Linford Essex SS17 0QS
Application for the approval of details reserved by condition no. 10 (Construction Environment Management Plan (CEMP), 15 (Contamination Risk Assessment) & 19 (Surface and Foul Water Drainage) of plan
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Thurrock | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - Tensing Muckingford Road Linford Essex SS17 0RF
Erection of front wall and gates.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Thurrock | Date: 2025-06-18
View full details - - 9 Halt Drive Linford Essex SS17 0QZ
Application for a proposed non-material amendment to amend approved external materials of planning permission ref 23/00186/FUL (Proposed 3 no. bed detached dwelling plus parking and crossover alterati
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Thurrock | Date: 2024-09-11
View full details - - 19 Lower Crescent Linford Essex SS17 0QJ
Wrap around single storey ground floor extension with new window and external materials throughout.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Thurrock | Date: 2024-08-30
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A brief summary of Linford in Essex
Linford, formerly known as Muckingford, is a village in the borough of Thurrock, Essex, situated approximately 3 miles north-east of Tilbury Town. Bordered by East Tilbury to the south and Mucking to the north-east, Linford had a population of 1,700 according to the 2021 census, making it an important locality for planning applications within the area. It sits within the Thurrock district.
Property prices in Linford show an average sale price of £380,810, 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 Linford a particularly low-crime area.
Linford has one conservation area within its boundaries: East Tilbury. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Linford 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 Linford
In the last 24 months, 22 planning applications were submitted near Linford. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 68 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Linford.
At 68 days on average, decisions near Linford slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Linford were full planning applications (6), outline applications (6), discharge of conditions (3). Full planning applications account for 27% 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, 17 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- 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.