Orsett, Essex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Orsett, Essex.
Essex · England · settlement
About Orsett
Orsett is a village located in the Thurrock borough of Essex, just 3 miles northeast of Grays. As of the 2021 census, the village has a population of 1,461. This small community may present various planning opportunities and considerations for developers and local authorities.
Population: 6,115
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: South Basildon and East Thurrock
- LSOA: Thurrock 012E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Orsett.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Orsett.
- 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 Orsett based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Orsett.
- - Warwick House, 2 Chancellor Way, Dagenham, Barking And Dagenham,
Application for tree works subject to a tree preservation order: 9773 London Plane - Prune to clear building by 3m. Height 18m, spread 14m. Overhangs footpath. 9781 London Plane - Prune to clear build
Type: Trees | Council: Barking and Dagenham | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - 37 High Road Orsett Essex RM16 3ER
Reduction of one overgrown ornamental Spruce (former Christmas tree) to ground level. Currently, approximately 20 feet in height, located within the rear garden of the property.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Thurrock | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - 8 High Road Orsett Essex RM16 3ER
Tree 1 - Albizia Julibrissin: to reduce by 30% due to proximity to house and spread over neighbours' gardens and properties.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Thurrock | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - 12 Wingfield Drive Orsett Essex RM16 3HE
Rear extension with a depth of 4.50 metres from the original rear wall of the property, with a maximum height of 3.50 metres and eaves height of 2.40 metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Thurrock | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - The Barns High Road Orsett Essex RM16 3ER
Pollard two Portuguese Laurels; Reduce Magnolia; Top Conifer; Cut back overhang on drive from war memorial
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Thurrock | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - 35 High Road Orsett Essex RM16 3ER
T1-Holly-Trim hard to maintain size balance and shape. Reduce height by 1m. T2-Willow-Reduce by 0.5m to maintain size, balance and shape.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Thurrock | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - Church Cottage 11 High Road Orsett Essex RM16 3ER
30 % reduction to Willow tree.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Thurrock | Date: 2026-01-14
View full details - - Mersworth Herga Hyll Orsett Essex RM16 3JA
Application for the removal of details reserved by condition 2 of Application Reference Number: 24/01110/HHA (First floor front extension and single storey side extension)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Thurrock | Date: 2025-05-23
View full details - - 2A Rowley Road Orsett Essex RM16 3ET
T1 Walnut Tree - Crown reduction and shaping
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Thurrock | Date: 2023-10-06
View full details - - Redberry Rectory Road Orsett Essex RM16 3JU
Clear shrubs to the left hand side and trim the front hedge removing part of a bush that is going over the road. T1& T2 dead bushes to be removed. T3 Elm to be moved T4 Bay tree trimmed to lollypop sh
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Thurrock | Date: 2023-07-21
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A brief summary of Orsett in Essex
Orsett is a village located in the Thurrock borough of Essex, just 3 miles northeast of Grays. As of the 2021 census, the village has a population of 1,461. This small community may present various planning opportunities and considerations for developers and local authorities. The settlement has a population of approximately 6,115. It sits within the Thurrock district.
Property prices in Orsett 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 Orsett a particularly low-crime area.
Orsett has one conservation area within its boundaries: Orsett. 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, Orsett 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 Orsett
In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Orsett. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 42 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Orsett may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 42 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Orsett were tree works (7), full planning applications (2), outline applications (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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Related Planning Guides
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