Pilgrims Hatch, Essex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Pilgrims Hatch, Essex.
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Planning applications in Pilgrims Hatch are administered by Brentwood Borough Council. View the full Brentwood Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Pilgrims Hatch
Pilgrims Hatch is a residential suburb located within Brentwood, Essex, featuring a population of approximately 6,000 residents. It encompasses the Bishops Hall and Flower estates, along with a small rural area to the north, reaching Ashwells Road and Days Lane. The suburb is represented by a borough council ward of the same name, typically electing Liberal Democrat councillors, making it a relevant area for those involved in local planning applications.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Brentwood
- Parliamentary constituency: Brentwood and Ongar
- LSOA: Brentwood 007H
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Pilgrims Hatch.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Pilgrims Hatch.
- 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 Pilgrims Hatch based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
27 planning applications found near Pilgrims Hatch.
- 26/00582/FUL - 5 - 7 Hatch Road Pilgrims Hatch Essex CM15 9PU
Proposed shopfront projection and lightweight enclosure to front of existing commercial unit, including mono-pitched roof, perforated roller shutter, and associated alterations
Status: Undecided | Council: Brentwood | Date: 2026-06-30 - 26/00604/HHA - 34 Catherine Close Pilgrims Hatch Essex CM15 9RJ
Proposed front dormer
Status: Undecided | Council: Brentwood | Date: 2026-05-29 - 26/00558/HHA - 47 King Georges Road Pilgrims Hatch Essex CM15 9LD
Proposed ground floor and first floor extension and all associated works
Status: Undecided | Council: Brentwood | Date: 2026-05-15 - - Land To The South Of Harewood Road Harewood Road Brentwood CM15 9PD
Discharge of Condition 7 (Construction Environment Management Plan) and Condition 17 (Construction Management Plan) of application 25/01473/FUL (Redevelopment of the site following prior demolition of
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Brentwood | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - Domestic Accomodation Greenacres Riding Stables Beads Hall Lane Pilgrims Hatch Essex CM15 9QP
Discharge of Condition 6 (Remediation Scheme) of application 23/00683/FUL (Demolition of existing stables/livery buildings and construction of 2 bungalows with associated car ports)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Brentwood | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - Larkins Playing Field Ongar Road Pilgrims Hatch Brentwood CM15 9JB
Discharge of Condition 3 (Construction Environmental Management Plan) 4 (Habitat Management and Monitoring Plan) 5 (Badger Protection Measures) 6 (Materials Equipment Compound) and 12 (Details of Bric
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Brentwood | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 4 Balmoral Road Pilgrims Hatch Essex CM15 9PN
Side and rear single-storey extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Brentwood | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 40 Bishops Hall Road Pilgrims Hatch Essex CM15 9NX
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a proposed use or development for a first floor side extension and the creation of a loft room with a hip to gable rear dormer.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Brentwood | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - 18 King Georges Road Pilgrims Hatch Essex CM15 9LS
Single storey rear extension. The proposed extension would extend 5.5m beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling, the maximum height of the proposed extension would be 2.9m and the proposed eaves
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Brentwood | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - 76 Danes Way Pilgrims Hatch Essex CM15 9JT
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a proposed use or development for a proposed loft conversion with hip to gable and rear box dormer, including two roof lights. Materials to match e
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Brentwood | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - 18 Danes Way Pilgrims Hatch Essex CM15 9JS
Demolition of existing porch. Construction of open porch, part garage conversion to habitable room and X2 bay windows
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Brentwood | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - 33 Poppy Close Pilgrims Hatch Essex CM15 9QJ
Demolition of existing garage. Proposed single storey side and rear extension to include bi fold doors and roof lanterns with alterations to the fenestration.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Brentwood | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - 22 Iris Close Pilgrims Hatch Essex CM15 9QF
Part conversion of garage to habitable accommodation, construct front porch and single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Brentwood | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - 40 Catherine Close Pilgrims Hatch Essex CM15 9RJ
Single storey rear extension with a flat roof.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Brentwood | Date: 2026-01-13
View full details - - 19 Gloucester Road Pilgrims Hatch Essex CM15 9ND
2 Ash trees, reduce back to previous pruning points. (TPO1/2008)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Brentwood | Date: 2025-10-22
View full details - - 1 Danes Way Pilgrims Hatch Essex CM15 9JS
Application For a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed Use or Development for siting of mobile home for use ancillary to the main dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Brentwood | Date: 2025-10-21
View full details - - 24 Kensington Road Pilgrims Hatch Essex CM15 9LG
Alterations to roof of first floor rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Brentwood | Date: 2025-10-14
View full details - - 31 Priory Close Pilgrims Hatch Essex CM15 9PZ
Application For A Certificate Of Lawfulness For Proposed use or Development for roof light to front of property and raise roof height to rear dormer.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Brentwood | Date: 2025-10-08
View full details - - 2 Larchwood Gardens Pilgrims Hatch Essex CM15 9NE
Loft conversion with rear dormer and juliet balcony, rear window over stair and two front velux roof windows.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Brentwood | Date: 2025-09-03
View full details - - 28 Cornwall Road Pilgrims Hatch Essex CM15 9LX
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed Use or Development for the construction of a rear facing dormer, add two front rooflights and removal chimney
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Brentwood | Date: 2025-08-13
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A brief summary of Pilgrims Hatch in Essex
Pilgrims Hatch is a residential suburb located within Brentwood, Essex, featuring a population of approximately 6,000 residents. It encompasses the Bishops Hall and Flower estates, along with a small rural area to the north, reaching Ashwells Road and Days Lane. The suburb is represented by a borough council ward of the same name, typically electing Liberal Democrat councillors, making it a relevant area for those involved in local planning applications.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Pilgrims Hatch a particularly low-crime area.
Pilgrims Hatch has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Highwood Hospital, Brentwood, Brentwood Town Centre, Weald Park. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Pilgrims Hatch includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Pilgrims Hatch
In the last 24 months, 46 planning applications were submitted near Pilgrims Hatch. Of these, 85% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Pilgrims Hatch maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
At 59 days on average, decisions near Pilgrims Hatch slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Pilgrims Hatch were full planning applications (20), outline applications (12), discharge of conditions (4). Full planning applications account for 43% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 8 medium-scale applications, 30 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 22 applications
- Refused: 4 applications
- Awaiting decision: 20 applications
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