How long do planning decisions take near Ramsey Island?

The average planning decision time near Ramsey Island is 60 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 Ramsey Island?

The planning approval rate near Ramsey Island is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Ramsey Island?

The most common type of planning application near Ramsey Island is tree works applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Ramsey Island?

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Ramsey Island, Essex Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Ramsey Island, Essex.

Essex · England · settlement

Planning applications in Ramsey Island are administered by Basildon Borough Council. View the full Basildon Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Ramsey Island

St Lawrence is a quaint parish located in the Maldon district of Essex, on the scenic Dengie peninsula. The village, known locally as "Stone," sits on the southern shore of the Blackwater Estuary, approximately 4 miles from Southminster, and encompasses the areas of Ramsey Island and St Lawrence Bay. As of the 2021 census, the parish had a population of 1,437, making it a small yet vibrant community with potential for various planning applications.

District: St Lawrence

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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 006C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Ramsey Island.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ramsey 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 Ramsey Island based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Ramsey Island.

26/00455/DD · Received: Fri 03 Jul 2026 · Validated: Mon 06 Jul 2026 - Willow House High View St Lawrence Southminster Essex CM0 7NP
TPO 06/90 T10 Willow tree - Removal of broken limb (retrospective), remove the four remaining limbs and reduce the height by 6m.
Status: Undecided | Council: Maldon | Date: 2026-07-06
- Willow House High View St Lawrence Southminster Essex CM0 7NP
TPO 06/90 T10 Willow tree - Removal of broken limb (retrospective), remove the four remaining limbs and reduce the height by 6m.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Maldon | Date: 2026-07-03
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- Stonewaters 89 Main Road St Lawrence Southminster Essex CM0 7NA
5 day notice for TPO 6/81 T2 Turkey Oak - Lateral reduction by 1m to provide clearance to power line
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Maldon | Date: 2024-10-03
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- 514 Moorhen Avenue St Lawrence Southminster Essex CM0 7LU
Demolition of existing stables and consturction of a single storey outbuilding
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Maldon | Date: 2023-12-29
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- The Oaks 87 Main Road St Lawrence Southminster Essex CM0 7NA
Diseased & Dangerous Oak (T3 on 6/81) - Reduce by approx 20m
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Maldon | Date: 2023-10-17
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A brief summary of Ramsey Island in Essex

Property prices in Ramsey Island 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 Ramsey Island a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Ramsey Island includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Blackwater Estuary SSSI; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Essex Estuaries; 3 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Blackwater Estuary (Mid-Essex Coast Phase 4); 3 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.

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Planning Activity in Ramsey Island

In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Ramsey Island. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Ramsey Island may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

At 60 days on average, decisions near Ramsey Island slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Ramsey Island were tree works (2), full planning applications (1), discharge of conditions (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

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