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Planning in Little Thurrock

Approved
87%
72 of 83 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Little Thurrock in the last 24 months, from Thurrock Council's planning register.

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Around Little Thurrock

Postcode districts

RM16 241 applications in the last 12 monthsRM17 177 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Thurrock Council

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About Little Thurrock

Little Thurrock, located to the north-east of Grays in Essex, is a suburb that was once an independent village and parish. It became part of the Thurrock Urban District in 1936 and was incorporated into the borough of Thurrock in 1974. Today, Little Thurrock is classified as part of the Grays built-up area, making it relevant for planning applications within this urban context. It sits within the Thurrock district.

Property prices in Little Thurrock show an average sale price of £382,650, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Little Thurrock has 3 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Little Thurrock 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Little Thurrock, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 119 planning applications were submitted near Little Thurrock. Of these, 87% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (32), outline applications (30), discharge of conditions (4).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Little Thurrock?
In the last 24 months, 119 planning applications were submitted near Little Thurrock. The approval rate is 87%.
How long do planning decisions take near Little Thurrock?
The average planning decision time near Little Thurrock is 57 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Little Thurrock?
The planning approval rate near Little Thurrock is 87%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Little Thurrock?
The most common type of planning application near Little Thurrock is full planning applications, with 32 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Little Thurrock?
You can search and track planning applications near Little Thurrock on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.