North Stifford, Essex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near North Stifford, Essex.
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About North Stifford
North Stifford, a historic area within Grays in the Thurrock borough of Essex, is situated north of the A13 dual carriageway. Once a standalone parish until its dissolution in 1936, North Stifford retains its village charm, while the adjacent South Stifford serves as a predominantly residential zone. The area is also notable for the Stifford Clays housing estate, located to the north of Grays, which may be of interest to those researching planning applications in this evolving locality.
District: Thurrock
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £358,530 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Thurrock
- Parliamentary constituency: Thurrock
- LSOA: Thurrock 020A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near North Stifford.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near North Stifford.
- 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 Stifford based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near North Stifford.
- - Land North Of A13 And Adjacent High Road North Stifford Grays Essex
Outline application for the erection of residential dwellings (50% affordable) together with associated access, parking, landscaping and infrastructure. All matters reserved except for access to the s
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Thurrock | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - The Old School House High Road North Stifford Grays Essex RM16 5UE
Two storey rear extension & raise existing roof to create a 5-bedroom house, erection of covered porch to front elevation, conversion of integral garage, and changes to front fenestration.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Thurrock | Date: 2025-03-20
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A brief summary of North Stifford in Essex
North Stifford, a historic area within Grays in the Thurrock borough of Essex, is situated north of the A13 dual carriageway. Once a standalone parish until its dissolution in 1936, North Stifford retains its village charm, while the adjacent South Stifford serves as a predominantly residential zone. The area is also notable for the Stifford Clays housing estate, located to the north of Grays, which may be of interest to those researching planning applications in this evolving locality. It sits within the Thurrock district.
Property prices in North Stifford show an average sale price of £358,530, 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 Stifford a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around North Stifford includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Grays Thurrock Chalk Pit SSSI; 3 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, North Stifford 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 Stifford
In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near North Stifford. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 88 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 Stifford.
The average decision period of 88 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near North Stifford were full planning applications (12), outline applications (3). Full planning applications account for 80% 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, 13 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Chafford Hundred planning applications
- South Stifford planning applications
- Little Thurrock planning applications
- South Ockendon planning applications
- Grays planning applications
- Lakeside planning applications
- West Thurrock planning applications
- Orsett Heath planning applications
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.