Shoeburyness, Essex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Shoeburyness, Essex.
Essex · England · settlement
Planning applications in Shoeburyness are administered by Southend On Sea City Council. View the full Southend On Sea City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Shoeburyness
Shoeburyness, commonly known as Shoebury, is a coastal town situated within the City of Southend-on-Sea, Essex, located approximately 3 miles east of the city centre. Once an independent town, Shoeburyness was incorporated into Southend in 1933, making it an integral part of the area's planning and development landscape. Its coastal location and historical significance provide a unique context for potential planning applications in the region.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Southend-on-Sea
- Parliamentary constituency: Southend East and Rochford
- LSOA: Southend-on-Sea 013A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Shoeburyness.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Shoeburyness.
- 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 Shoeburyness based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
255 planning applications found near Shoeburyness.
- - 6 Magazine Mews Shoeburyness Southend-on-sea Essex SS3 9QB
Replace existing windows and patio doors to rear elevation
Type: Full | Council: Southend | Date: 2026-05-31
View full details - - Cantel Medical Ltd Campfield Road Shoeburyness Essex SS3 9BX
Application for approval of details pursuant to condition 26 Phase 12 (site remediation and verification) of planning permission 25/01014/AMDT dated 28.09.2025
Type: Conditions | Council: Southend | Date: 2026-05-27
View full details - - Cantel Medical Ltd Campfield Road Shoeburyness Essex SS3 9BX
Application for approval of details pursuant to condition 26 (site remediation and verification) of planning permission 25/01014/AMDT dated 28.09.2025
Type: Conditions | Council: Southend | Date: 2026-05-20
View full details - - Land Between Barge Pier Road And Ness Road Shoeburyness Southend-on-sea Essex
Application to vary Condition 19 (Parking Quantum) to amend the wording of the condition to reflect the approved residential parking provision and associated plans (Minor Material Amendment to plannin
Type: Amendment | Council: Southend | Date: 2026-05-11
View full details - - Cantel Medical Ltd Campfield Road Shoeburyness Essex SS3 9BX
Application for approval of details pursuant to condition 26 (Remediation Strategy) parts E and F (phases 9 and 10 only) of planning permission 25/01014/AMDT dated 28/09/2025
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Southend | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - - 1 Magazine Mews Shoeburyness Southend-on-sea Essex SS3 9QB
Crown reduce two Silver Birch trees (T1) by 2 metres in height (Application for works to trees in a Conservation Area)
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Southend | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - Cantel Medical Ltd Campfield Road Shoeburyness Essex SS3 9BX
Application for approval of details pursuant to condition 26 (remediation strategy) of planning permission 25/01014/AMDT dated 28.09.25
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Southend | Date: 2026-04-15
View full details - - 11 Officers Mess Mess Road Shoeburyness Southend-on-sea Essex SS3 9UJ
Install wall-mounted electric vehicle charging point, with associated cabling, to side elevation (Listed Building Consent)
Type: Heritage | Council: Southend | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - 11 Officers Mess Mess Road Shoeburyness Southend-on-sea Essex SS3 9UJ
Install wall-mounted electric vehicle charging point, with associated cabling, to side elevation
Type: Full | Council: Southend | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - 72 Horseshoe Crescent Shoeburyness Essex SS3 9WL
Crown reduce Bay tree (T1) by up to 4 m in height and 1.5 m laterally; prune Rowan (T3) to remove encroaching growth over the neighbouring driveway by up to 1 m back to near the boundary wall (Applica
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Southend | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - 13 - 16 Magazine Mews Shoeburyness Southend-on-sea Essex SS3 9QB
Reduce in height by 2m to 2no. Silver Birch Trees (T1) to side (Application for works to trees in a Conservation Area)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Southend | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - 17 Warrior Square Road Shoeburyness Southend-on-sea Essex SS3 9PZ
Reduce the lower canopy over the road by 2m to balance the crown to one London Plane Tree (T1) to front (Application for works to trees in a Conservation Area)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Southend | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - 58 Chapel Road Shoeburyness Essex SS3 9WD
Reduce mid-lower crown by up to 3m over the road to reduce weight on limbs and reduce the risk of storm damage to one London Plane Tree (T1) outside the front (Application for works to Trees subject t
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Southend | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - 1 Warrior Square Road Shoeburyness Southend-on-sea Essex SS3 9PZ
Install outdoor swimming pool with associated patio/hard landscaping and plant equipment, and construct plant cabinet outbuilding within rear garden (Listed Building Consent)
Type: Heritage | Council: Southend | Date: 2026-03-19
View full details - - 1 Warrior Square Road Shoeburyness Southend-on-sea Essex SS3 9PZ
Install outdoor swimming pool with associated patio/hard landscaping and plant equipment, and construct plant cabinet outbuilding within rear garden
Type: Full | Council: Southend | Date: 2026-03-19
View full details - - Cantel Medical Ltd Campfield Road Shoeburyness Essex SS3 9BX
Application for approval of details pursuant to condition 26 (remediation scheme verification report) of planning permission 25/01014/AMDT dated 04/09/2024
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Southend | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - 17 Warrior Square Road Shoeburyness Southend-on-sea Essex SS3 9PZ
Erect single storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Southend | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - Cantel Medical Ltd Campfield Road Shoeburyness Essex SS3 9BX
Application for approval of details pursuant to condition 26 (remediation implementation and verification) of planning permission 25/01014/AMDT dated 04/09/2023
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Southend | Date: 2026-01-28
View full details - - 10 The Terrace Shoeburyness Southend-on-sea Essex SS3 9UH
Construct outdoor swimming pool with associated patio to rear garden
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Southend | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - 10 The Terrace Shoeburyness Southend-on-sea Essex SS3 9UH
Construct outdoor swimming pool with associated patio to rear garden (Listed Building Consent)
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Southend | Date: 2026-01-19
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A brief summary of Shoeburyness in Essex
Shoeburyness, commonly known as Shoebury, is a coastal town situated within the City of Southend-on-Sea, Essex, located approximately 3 miles east of the city centre. Once an independent town, Shoeburyness was incorporated into Southend in 1933, making it an integral part of the area's planning and development landscape. Its coastal location and historical significance provide a unique context for potential planning applications in the region.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Shoeburyness a particularly low-crime area.
Shoeburyness has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Shoebury Garrison, 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 Shoeburyness includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Benfleet and Southend Marshes SSSI, Foulness SSSI; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Essex Estuaries; 4 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Outer Thames Estuary, Benfleet and Southend Marshes, Foulness (Mid-Essex Coast Phase 5); 3 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Benfleet and Southend Marshes, Foulness (Mid-Essex Coast Phase 5). 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, Shoeburyness 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 Shoeburyness
In the last 24 months, 128 planning applications were submitted near Shoeburyness. Of these, 78% were approved, with an average decision time of 63 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 Shoeburyness.
At 63 days on average, decisions near Shoeburyness slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Shoeburyness were full planning applications (42), discharge of conditions (32), tree works (17). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 125 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
38 planning appeals were lodged, of which 8 were allowed and 27 were dismissed (23% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 57 applications
- Refused: 10 applications
- Withdrawn: 6 applications
- Awaiting decision: 55 applications
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