Little Burstead, Essex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Little Burstead, Essex.
Essex · England · settlement
Planning applications in Little Burstead are administered by Basildon Borough Council. View the full Basildon Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Little Burstead
Little Burstead is a charming village and civil parish located in the Basildon borough of Essex, England. Situated just 1.5 miles south of Billericay and 3 miles northwest of Basildon, it boasts a small population of 419 as of the 2021 census, making it a close-knit community ideal for those considering planning applications in a tranquil setting.
Population: 419 (2021)
District: Basildon
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £466,500 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Basildon
- Parliamentary constituency: Basildon and Billericay
- LSOA: Basildon 004B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Little Burstead.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Little Burstead.
- 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 Little Burstead based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Little Burstead.
- - Sleepy Willows Laindon Common Road Little Burstead Billericay Essex CM12 9TL
Section 211 notice - Removal of Laurel hedge to allow fence to be moved back 2.4 meters in line with planning approval (26/00079/FULL) which has been granted. Proposal is to replace laurel hedge with
Status: Undecided | Council: Basildon | Date: 2026-05-26
View full details - 26/00015/S211 - Sleepy Willows Laindon Common Road Little Burstead Billericay Essex CM12 9TL
Section 211 notice - Removal of Laurel hedge to allow fence to be moved back 2.4 meters in line with planning approval (26/00079/FULL) which has been granted. Proposal is to replace laurel hedge with
Status: Undecided | Council: Basildon | Date: 2026-05-26 - 26/00526/LDCE - Hatches Farm Hatches Farm Road Little Burstead Billericay Essex CM12 9SG
To estabilsh the lawful commencement of planning permission reference 23/00078/FULL prior to the expiry of the consent.
Status: Undecided | Council: Basildon | Date: 2026-05-11 - - Hatches Farm Hatches Farm Road Little Burstead Billericay Essex CM12 9SG
To estabilsh the lawful commencement of approved planning reference 23/00078/full prior to the expiry of the consent.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Basildon | Date: 2026-05-08
View full details - - Plot To The West Of Broomhills Chase Billericay Essex
Variation of Condition 2 (approved plans) and Condition 5 and 6 (Soft landscaping) of planning permission 23/00829/VAR, for a single infill dwelling.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Basildon | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - Stead Hall Farm Laindon Common Road Billericay Essex CM12 9TD
Single storey side extension and basement addition
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Basildon | Date: 2025-09-16
View full details - - Barn Cottage Tye Common Road Little Burstead Billericay Essex CM12 9SS
To establish whether gutter detail revision can be considered as non-material amendments to granted consent 23/00429/FULL.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Basildon | Date: 2024-02-21
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A brief summary of Little Burstead in Essex
Little Burstead is a charming village and civil parish located in the Basildon borough of Essex, England. Situated just 1.5 miles south of Billericay and 3 miles northwest of Basildon, it boasts a small population of 419 as of the 2021 census, making it a close-knit community ideal for those considering planning applications in a tranquil setting. The settlement has a population of approximately 419 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Basildon district.
Property prices in Little Burstead show an average sale price of £466,500, 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 Little Burstead a particularly low-crime area.
Little Burstead has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Billericay Town Centre, Little Burstead. 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 Little Burstead includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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, Little Burstead 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 Little Burstead
In the last 24 months, 16 planning applications were submitted near Little Burstead. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 81 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Little Burstead maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision period of 81 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Little Burstead were full planning applications (5), discharge of conditions (3), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 31% 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, 11 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Nearby Towns
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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.