Rawreth, Essex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Rawreth, Essex.
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About Rawreth
Rawreth is a village and civil parish located in the Rochford District of Essex, England, nestled between the towns of Wickford and Rayleigh. This strategic position makes it a relevant area for those interested in planning applications, as it benefits from proximity to urban amenities while maintaining a rural charm.
Population: 1,245 (2021)
District: Rochford
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Area Information
- Admin district: Chelmsford
- Parliamentary constituency: Maldon
- LSOA: Chelmsford 021E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Rawreth.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Rawreth.
- 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 Rawreth based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Rawreth.
- - Hambro Nurseries, Chelmsford Road, Rawreth, Essex, SS11 8SY
Discharge of condition no 3 ( external materials), 9 (surface water drainage scheme), 10 (maintenance plan), 11(maintain yearly logs), 13(bat and bird boxes), 16(hard and soft landscaping), 17(Habitat
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Rochford | Date: 2025-06-06
View full details - - Hambro Nurseries, Chelmsford Road, Rawreth, Essex, SS11 8SY
Demolition of existing buildings and construction of new buildings for use within the Use Classes B8 (Storage and Distribution) or E(g)(ii) Light Industrial. Use of part of site for open storage (Use
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Rochford | Date: 2024-11-08
View full details - - Garwood Cottage, Church Road, Rawreth, Essex, SS11 8SH
Lawful Development Certificate for a proposed detached garage and games/garden room
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Rochford | Date: 2024-06-19
View full details - - Tyndol , Chelmsford Road, Rawreth, SS11 8SY
Application for a certificate of lawfulness for existing mixed use of land for vehicle and tyre repair, storage and sales, and also residential use
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Rochford | Date: 2017-03-03
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A brief summary of Rawreth in Essex
Rawreth is a village and civil parish located in the Rochford District of Essex, England, nestled between the towns of Wickford and Rayleigh. This strategic position makes it a relevant area for those interested in planning applications, as it benefits from proximity to urban amenities while maintaining a rural charm. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,245 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Rochford district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Rawreth a particularly low-crime area.
Rawreth has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Battlesbridge, No data available for publication by HE. 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 Rawreth includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Crouch and Roach Estuaries SSSI; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Essex Estuaries; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Crouch & Roach Estuaries (Mid-Essex Coast Phase 3); 1 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, Rawreth 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 Rawreth
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Rawreth. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 129 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Rawreth.
With an average of 129 days, decisions near Rawreth take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 5-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Rawreth were amendments (3), full planning applications (1), discharge of conditions (1).
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 4 smaller schemes were submitted.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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