Osea Island, Essex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Osea Island, Essex.
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About Osea Island
Osea Island is an inhabited island located in the River Blackwater estuary in Essex, covering approximately 380 acres. It is linked to the north bank by a causeway that is submerged during high tide. The island falls within the civil parish of Heybridge, making it a noteworthy area for those researching planning applications in the region.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £386,960 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Maldon
- Parliamentary constituency: Maldon
- LSOA: Maldon 005E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Osea Island.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Osea Island.
- 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 Osea Island based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Osea Island.
- - The Village Barn The Chase Osea Island Essex
Prior notification for the change of use of agricultural building to four dwellinghouses (Use Class C3) and for associated operational development.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Maldon | Date: 2023-12-27
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A brief summary of Osea Island in Essex
Osea Island is an inhabited island located in the River Blackwater estuary in Essex, covering approximately 380 acres. It is linked to the north bank by a causeway that is submerged during high tide. The island falls within the civil parish of Heybridge, making it a noteworthy area for those researching planning applications in the region.
Property prices in Osea Island show an average sale price of £386,960, 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 Osea Island a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Osea Island includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Blackwater Estuary SSSI; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Essex Estuaries; 12 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Blackwater Estuary (Mid-Essex Coast Phase 4); 12 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Blackwater Estuary (Mid-Essex Coast Phase 4). 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, Osea Island 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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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.