Search Shenfield planning applications
69 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Shenfield · updated daily · Brentwood Borough Council
- 57 Woodland Avenue Hutton Essex CM13 1HGAwaiting decisionDemolition of existing garage and extension of 57 Woodland Avenue to provide self-contained 3 bedroom bungalow with off street parking, cycle parking and private amenity space.Received 10 Nov 202626/01215/FUL
- 43 Surman Crescent Hutton Essex CM13 2PWAwaiting decisionRoof extension to form new rear gable in place of existing dormer window, insertion of roof lights to side elevations and internal alterations.Received 9 Nov 202626/01231/HHA
- 85 Oliver Road Shenfield Essex CM15 8PXAwaiting decisionProposed loft conversion with associated works including roof extension to form a gable end and front and rear dormer windows.Received 5 Nov 202626/01189/HHA
- Arundale 7 Greyfriars Hutton Essex CM13 2XBAwaiting decision1 x scott pine tree - 2m crown reduction due to proximity to house and damage to patio and driveway by roots (TPO21/1985)Received 2 Nov 202626/01201/TPO
- 98 Chelmsford Road Shenfield Essex CM15 8RLAwaiting decisionProposed first floor rear extension with Juliet balcony and changes to fenestration.Received 27 Oct 202626/01243/HHA
Planning in Shenfield
- Approved
- 89%
- 131 of 146 decided
- Decision time
- about 10 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Shenfield in the last 24 months, from Brentwood Borough Council's planning register.
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Around Shenfield
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CM15 346 applications in the last 12 monthsCM13 363 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: Brentwood Borough Council
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About Shenfield
Shenfield is a suburb located to the north-east of Brentwood town centre in Essex, England. Once an independent village and parish until its dissolution in 1934, it is now integrated into the Brentwood urban area and contributes to the local governance as one of its wards. The area, which is served by Shenfield railway station, had a population of 5,460 according to the 2021 census, making it an important focal point for planning applications and community development within the borough. The settlement has a population of approximately 5,397. It sits within the Brentwood district.
Property prices in Shenfield show an average sale price of £524,980, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Shenfield area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Shenfield a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Shenfield has 7 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Shenfield 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.
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To comment on or object to a planning application near Shenfield, 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, 211 planning applications were submitted near Shenfield. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 70 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (39), discharge of conditions (16), outline applications (11). 12 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.
4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 3 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (75% success rate).