Ostend, Essex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ostend, Essex.
Essex · England · settlement
Planning applications in Ostend are administered by Maldon District Council. View the full Maldon District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Ostend
Ostend is a hamlet located within the civil parish of Burnham-on-Crouch, part of the Maldon district in Essex, England. This quaint settlement may be of interest for planning applications due to its rural character and proximity to the Burnham-on-Crouch area, which offers various development opportunities within the picturesque Essex countryside.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £340,487 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Maldon
- Parliamentary constituency: Maldon
- LSOA: Maldon 006A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Ostend.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ostend.
- 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 Ostend based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Ostend.
- - Holyrood Lodge Green Lane Burnham-On-Crouch Essex CM0 8PU
(TPO 01/13) T8 London Plane - Crown reduction by 3m, prune canopy to balance and shape, remove deadwood >50mm diameter.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Maldon | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - 8 Pinners Close Burnham-On-Crouch Essex CM0 8QH
Single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Maldon | Date: 2025-03-21
View full details - - Elm Farm Maldon Road Burnham-On-Crouch Essex CM0 8NT
Replacement of routers at antenna level, internal cabin upgrade, and ancillary development
Status: Undecided | Type: Telecoms | Council: Maldon | Date: 2025-02-26
View full details - - Land North West Of 2 Maldon Road Burnham-On-Crouch Essex
Modification to Section 106 Legal Agreement dated 30.08.19 (executed under planning reference 18/00443/OUT) to amend obligations relating to affordable housing
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Maldon | Date: 2023-12-20
View full details - - Land East Of Ferry Road Burnham-On-Crouch Essex
Outline planning application (with all matters of detail reserved for future determination) for the erection of 2no. dwellings
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Maldon | Date: 2023-04-27
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A brief summary of Ostend in Essex
Ostend is a hamlet located within the civil parish of Burnham-on-Crouch, part of the Maldon district in Essex, England. This quaint settlement may be of interest for planning applications due to its rural character and proximity to the Burnham-on-Crouch area, which offers various development opportunities within the picturesque Essex countryside.
Property prices in Ostend show an average sale price of £340,487, 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 Ostend a particularly low-crime area.
Ostend has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Ostend includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Crouch and Roach Estuaries SSSI; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Essex Estuaries; 3 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Outer Thames Estuary, Crouch & Roach Estuaries (Mid-Essex Coast Phase 3); 2 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Crouch & Roach Estuaries (Mid-Essex Coast Phase 3). 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, Ostend 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 Ostend
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Ostend. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Ostend may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
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 Ostend were full planning applications (2), tree works (2), telecoms (1). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 4 smaller schemes were submitted.
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