Pitsea, Essex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Pitsea, Essex.
Essex · England · settlement
Planning applications in Pitsea are administered by Basildon Borough Council. View the full Basildon Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Pitsea
Pitsea, located in the eastern part of Basildon, Essex, has transitioned from a small village and parish to a suburban town due to significant development since the mid-20th century. Originally a separate entity, Pitsea was integrated into the new town of Basildon in 1949, leading to extensive urban growth. Today, it is an integral part of Basildon’s built-up area, making it a key location for planning applications and development opportunities.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £346,898 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Basildon
- Parliamentary constituency: South Basildon and East Thurrock
- LSOA: Basildon 013B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Pitsea.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Pitsea.
- 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 Pitsea based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
18 planning applications found near Pitsea.
- 26/00626/LDCP - Clarendon High Road Pitsea Essex SS13 3BL
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate in respect of the proposed change of use from a single-family dwelling house (Use Class C3a) to a children?s home accommodating up to two children, tog
Status: Undecided | Council: Basildon | Date: 2026-06-09 - - Pitsea Leisure Centre Maydells Pitsea Essex SS13 3DU
Application for approval of details reserved by Condition 15 (Employment and Skills Plan) of planning permission reference 23/01082/FULL.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Basildon | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - 26/00298/FULL - 6 Gordons Pitsea Basildon Essex SS13 3DZ
Retrospective application for the retention on the front porch elevation.
Status: Undecided | Council: Basildon | Date: 2026-03-30 - - Clarendon High Road Pitsea Essex SS13 3BL
Notification for a proposed larger home extension projecting 6.00 metres from the rear wall of the original dwelling with a maximum height of 3.40 metres and an eaves height of 2.80 metres, materials
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Basildon | Date: 2025-12-19
View full details - - 40 Burns Avenue Pitsea Essex SS13 3AG
Erection of a single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Basildon | Date: 2025-10-16
View full details - - The Hollies High Road Pitsea Essex SS13 3BL
Variation of Condition 4 (age of care receivers) of planning permission 22/00287/FULL, to ensure full compliance with Ofsted regulations relating to the provision of care for children aged 7 to 18 yea
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Basildon | Date: 2025-09-27
View full details - - Welby High Road Pitsea Essex SS13 3BL
Proposed dropped kerb to property
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Basildon | Date: 2025-08-15
View full details - - Bus Shelter In Broadway North High Road Pitsea Essex
Consent to display illuminated advertisements on a digital real-time passenger information screen located adjacent to the bus shelter (Free-standing - pole-mounted)
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Basildon | Date: 2025-03-29
View full details - - 23 High Barrets Vange Basildon Essex SS14 1TR
Erection of single storey rear extension, wall infill on first floor with Juliet Balcony, light tunnel on roof, and alterations to fenestration to front elevation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Basildon | Date: 2025-03-22
View full details - - 14 Gordons Pitsea Basildon Essex SS13 3DZ
First-floor side extension and the change of use from a 6-bed HMO (Class C4) to a 7-bed HMO (Sui-Generis).
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Basildon | Date: 2025-02-14
View full details - - Broadway Chambers The Broadway High Road Pitsea Essex SS13 3AS
Third floor infill extension to create 2 No. apartments
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Basildon | Date: 2024-12-11
View full details - - McDonald's High Road Pitsea Essex SS13 3AX
Minor changes to elevations to include under eaves extension to the freezer/chillers areas and kitchen, with a new remote bin store and associated works to the site.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Basildon | Date: 2024-06-28
View full details - - Pitsea Centre Northlands Pavement Pitsea Essex
To establish whether an increase in overall building height by 1575mm and 1725mm at first floor level to accommodate a steel frame construction, removal of colonnade from the western elevation, re-ali
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Basildon | Date: 2024-05-20
View full details - - 2 High Barrets Basildon Essex SS14 1TR
Demolition of two existing blocks (2-36 High Barrets) and erection of a new part three/part four/part five storey block of flats containing twenty-six units, with fifteen new associated parking spaces
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Basildon | Date: 2023-09-06
View full details - - Pitsea Leisure Centre Maydells Pitsea Essex SS13 3DU
Demolition of existing building (Pitsea Leisure Centre) and redevelopment of the site to provide a new Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) building comprising 5,845sqm of ground and first floor space wi
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Basildon | Date: 2023-08-23
View full details - - 19 Winifred Road Pitsea Essex SS13 3JG
Notification for a proposed larger home extension projecting 4.00 metres from the rear wall of the original dwelling with a maximum height of 3 metres and an eaves height of 3 metres, materials to mat
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Basildon | Date: 2023-08-18
View full details - - 1 Chalvedon Square Pitsea Basildon Essex SS13 3QX
To establish whether scaling back size of approved shed can be considered a non-material amendment of granted consent 22/01559/FULL.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Basildon | Date: 2023-05-25
View full details - - 13 Lynstede Basildon Essex SS14 1TU
To establish the lawfulness of a proposed two storey infill extension to the east elevation (rear of property)
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Basildon | Date: 2023-02-05
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A brief summary of Pitsea in Essex
Pitsea, located in the eastern part of Basildon, Essex, has transitioned from a small village and parish to a suburban town due to significant development since the mid-20th century. Originally a separate entity, Pitsea was integrated into the new town of Basildon in 1949, leading to extensive urban growth. Today, it is an integral part of Basildon’s built-up area, making it a key location for planning applications and development opportunities.
Property prices in Pitsea show an average sale price of £346,898, 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 Pitsea a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Pitsea includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Pitsea Marsh SSSI, Vange & Fobbing Marshes SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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 Pitsea
In the last 24 months, 37 planning applications were submitted near Pitsea. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Pitsea maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
At 59 days on average, decisions near Pitsea slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Pitsea were full planning applications (16), outline applications (8), discharge of conditions (2). 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, 1 medium-scale application, 28 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 19 applications
- Refused: 3 applications
- Awaiting decision: 15 applications
Nearby Towns
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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.