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Planning in Pilgrims Hatch

Approved
82%
50 of 59 decided
Decision time
about 10 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Pilgrims Hatch in the last 24 months, from Brentwood Borough Council's planning register.

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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.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Pilgrims Hatch a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Pilgrims Hatch has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Pilgrims Hatch 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Pilgrims Hatch, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 73 planning applications were submitted near Pilgrims Hatch. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 69 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (18), outline applications (11), discharge of conditions (5).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Pilgrims Hatch?
In the last 24 months, 73 planning applications were submitted near Pilgrims Hatch. The approval rate is 82%.
How long do planning decisions take near Pilgrims Hatch?
The average planning decision time near Pilgrims Hatch is 69 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Pilgrims Hatch?
The planning approval rate near Pilgrims Hatch is 82%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Pilgrims Hatch?
The most common type of planning application near Pilgrims Hatch is full planning applications, with 18 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Pilgrims Hatch?
You can search and track planning applications near Pilgrims Hatch on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.