Shenfield, Essex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Shenfield, Essex.
Essex · England · settlement
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.
Population: 5,397
District: Brentwood
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £530,740 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Brentwood
- Parliamentary constituency: Brentwood and Ongar
- LSOA: Brentwood 004A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Shenfield.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Shenfield.
- 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 Shenfield based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
30 planning applications found near Shenfield.
- - 90 Sebastian Avenue Shenfield Essex CM15 8PP
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a proposed use or development to reconfigure existing roof pitch to a proposed flat roof rear dormer with juliette balcony and 3 x roof lights to f
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Brentwood | Date: 2026-04-29
View full details - - Alexander House Alexander Lane Shenfield Essex CM15 8QE
Non material amendment to application 25/00666/FUL (New residential development comprising the demolition of the existing house known as Alexander house. Proposed construction of 8 no. new dwellings a
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Brentwood | Date: 2026-04-29
View full details - - L Abri Alexander Lane Hutton Essex CM13 1AG
Single Storey Rear Extension Infill.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Brentwood | Date: 2026-04-29
View full details - - 76 Hunter Avenue Shenfield Essex CM15 8PG
Front dormer and single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Brentwood | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - - 43 Kilworth Avenue Shenfield Essex CM15 8PT
Raise roof to form steeper pitch, first floor side extension over garage, first floor rear extension over existing ground floor extension, single storey rear and side extension (wrap around) and alter
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Brentwood | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 46 Hunter Avenue Shenfield Essex CM15 8PF
The application is to demolish existing garage and construct new outbuilding for use as private hair styling studio.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Brentwood | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - 87 Sebastian Avenue Shenfield Essex CM15 8PP
Demolish garage, raise ridge and add part single part two storey, part first floor side and rear extensions, add rear dormer, rooflights, solar panels and front entrance, provision of side garage/stor
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Brentwood | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - Land East Of Alexander Lane Alexander Lane Shenfield CM15 8QE
Discharge of Condition 18 (External Lighting) and 26 (Broadband) of application 24/00332/FUL (New residential development comprising the construction of 38 no. dwellings together with new vehicular an
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Brentwood | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - 85 Chelmsford Road Shenfield Essex CM15 8QP
Discharge of Condition 5 (Construction Environmental Management Plan) of application 25/00421/FUL (Demolition of existing house and proposed construction of detached 4 bedroom dwelling).
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Brentwood | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - 53 Kilworth Avenue Shenfield Essex CM15 8PT
Enlargement of existing dwelling involving two storey side and rear extensions, re-profiling of existing hipped roof to accommodate ensuite bedroom in newly formed roof space, formation of front and r
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Brentwood | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - Land East Of Alexander Lane Alexander Lane Shenfield CM15 8QE
Discharge of Condition 19 (Off Site Biodiversity Gain) and 20 (On Site Biodiversity Gain) of application 24/00332/FUL (New residential development comprising the construction of 38 no. dwellings toget
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Brentwood | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - Land East Of Alexander Lane Shenfield Essex
Discharge of Condition 22 (Archaeological Evaluation) 23 (Archaeological Mitigation Strategy) 24 (Archaeological Completion of Fieldwork) and 25 (Post Excavation Assessment) of application 24/00332/FU
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Brentwood | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - 93 Oliver Road Shenfield Essex CM15 8PX
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a proposed use or development for a proposed removal of chimney, add hip to gable roof extension, rear dormer and 2 front rooflights
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Brentwood | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - 12A Crossways Shenfield Essex CM15 8QX
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a proposed use or development for a proposed enclosed front porch, construction of a single storey rear extension with 2x roof lights and alteratio
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Brentwood | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - 85 Chelmsford Road Shenfield Essex CM15 8QP
Construction of a detached garage for two cars
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Brentwood | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - 1-24 Harmonia Court Nascot Wood Road Watford
Works to trees under TPO. A1 No 228 - T21, T23, T25, T35 within the group that borders the property 228
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Watford | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - 17 Sebastian Avenue Shenfield Essex CM15 8PN
Non-material amendment to application 25/00160/HHA (Demolish garage and shed, construct single storey side/front extension incorporating garage, relocation of main entrance and construction of front p
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Brentwood | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - 91 Oliver Road Shenfield Essex CM15 8PX
Conversion of garage into habitable space.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Brentwood | Date: 2025-10-08
View full details - - Conifers 38 Rochford Avenue Shenfield Essex CM15 8QW
Proposed loft conversion, hip to gable roof extension, installation of rear dormer with Juliette balconies and roof lights to front elevation. Front porch extension to include pitched roof. Alteration
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Brentwood | Date: 2025-05-27
View full details - - 23 Great Oaks Hutton Essex CM13 1AZ
Amendments to the previously approved application 24/00715/HHA for 'Demolish existing conservatory and Construction of a single storey side/rear extension'. (Retrospective), and construction of extern
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Brentwood | Date: 2025-04-29
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A brief summary of Shenfield in Essex
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 £530,740, 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 Shenfield a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Shenfield includes 7 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, 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.
Planning Activity in Shenfield
In the last 24 months, 77 planning applications were submitted near Shenfield. Of these, 79% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 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 Shenfield.
At 65 days on average, decisions near Shenfield slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Shenfield were full planning applications (41), outline applications (11), discharge of conditions (10). Full planning applications account for 53% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 6 large-scale (major) developments, 22 medium-scale applications, 49 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.
1 planning appeal was 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.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 34 applications
- Refused: 9 applications
- Awaiting decision: 34 applications
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