North Shoebury, Essex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near North Shoebury, Essex.
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About North Shoebury
North Shoebury, once a distinct village and parish, is now a suburb of Southend-on-Sea in Essex. While the civil parish was dissolved in 1933, its ecclesiastical status remains. The area underwent significant development throughout the 20th century and is now integrated into the urban landscape of Southend, making it an important location for planning applications and developments within the city.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £354,458 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Southend-on-Sea
- Parliamentary constituency: Southend East and Rochford
- LSOA: Southend-on-Sea 015B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near North Shoebury.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near North Shoebury.
- 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 North Shoebury based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near North Shoebury.
- - 28 Challacombe Thorpe Bay Essex SS1 3TY
Erect single storey rear extension projecting 6m beyond the existing rear wall of the dwelling, 2.93m high to eaves and with a maximum height of 2.93m
Council: Southend | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - 25 Sedgemoor Shoeburyness Southend-on-sea Essex SS3 8AX
Erect two storey rear extension and alter elevations
Type: Full | Council: Southend | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - 35 Challacombe Thorpe Bay Essex SS1 3TY
Install dormer to side and rooflights to sides to form habitable accommodation in the loftspace
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Southend | Date: 2025-12-21
View full details - - 276 Maplin Way North Thorpe Bay Essex SS1 3NT
Erect single storey front and rear extensions, erect boundary wall to front and alter elevations
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Southend | Date: 2025-11-18
View full details - - 18 Cherrybrook Thorpe Bay Essex SS1 3QZ
Erect part single/part two storey rear extension, erect open porch to front, alter side elevation
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Southend | Date: 2025-10-24
View full details - - 33 Cherrybrook Thorpe Bay Essex SS1 3QZ
Erect detached outbuilding and pergola to rear
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Southend | Date: 2025-09-19
View full details - - 178 Bishopsteignton Shoeburyness Essex SS3 8BQ
Single storey rear extension and roof lights (lawful development certificate - proposed)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Southend | Date: 2024-07-10
View full details - - 24 Cherrybrook Thorpe Bay Essex SS1 3QZ
First floor part extension with juliet balcony (Lawful development certificate - proposed)
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Southend | Date: 2024-04-05
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A brief summary of North Shoebury in Essex
North Shoebury, once a distinct village and parish, is now a suburb of Southend-on-Sea in Essex. While the civil parish was dissolved in 1933, its ecclesiastical status remains. The area underwent significant development throughout the 20th century and is now integrated into the urban landscape of Southend, making it an important location for planning applications and developments within the city.
Property prices in North Shoebury show an average sale price of £354,458, 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 North Shoebury a particularly low-crime area.
North Shoebury has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Shoebury Garrison, No data available for publication by HE. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, North Shoebury 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 North Shoebury
In the last 24 months, 23 planning applications were submitted near North Shoebury. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 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 North Shoebury.
The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near North Shoebury were full planning applications (14), outline applications (5), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 61% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 21 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.