South Benfleet, Essex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near South Benfleet, Essex.
Essex · England · settlement
About South Benfleet
South Benfleet is a town located in the Castle Point district of Essex, approximately 30 miles east of London, and is close to the village of North Benfleet. The area falls within the Benfleet (SS7) post town, which encompasses South Benfleet, Thundersley, New Thundersley, and Hadleigh. Notably, South Benfleet is historically significant for the Battle of Benfleet, which occurred in 894 between the Vikings and Saxons. This rich history, combined with its strategic location, makes South Benfleet an area of interest for planning applications and development opportunities.
District: Castle Point
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Area Information
- Admin district: Castle Point
- Parliamentary constituency: Castle Point
- LSOA: Castle Point 007C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near South Benfleet.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near South Benfleet.
- 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 South Benfleet based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
11 planning applications found near South Benfleet.
- - 47A Hall Farm Road Benfleet Essex SS7 5JS
Proposed construction of a side roof dormer, including the installation of five rooflights to the side roof slope. The proposal also includes demolition of the existing single-storey rear extension an
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Castle Point | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - 3 Richmond Avenue Benfleet Essex SS7 5HE
Construction of two storey side and rear extension and roof extensions and alterations
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Castle Point | Date: 2025-09-22
View full details - - 212 High Road Benfleet Essex SS7 5LD
Prior approval for the change of use from commercial (Use Class E) to residential (Use Class C3)
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Castle Point | Date: 2025-09-12
View full details - - 7 St Marys Drive Benfleet Essex SS7 1LB
Erection of 1no. detached single storey dwelling, with associated on-plot parking, residential curtilage and landscaping, and altered vehicular access
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Castle Point | Date: 2025-08-01
View full details - - 1 Green Road Benfleet Essex SS7 5JT
Demolition of existing conservatory and rear extension and construction of two storey rear extension, loft conversion with roof alterations and external alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Castle Point | Date: 2025-06-04
View full details - - 93 High Road Benfleet Essex SS7 5LN
Change of use of existing sui generis shop to Class E shop and residential (Class C3) and replace store room with single storey rear/side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Castle Point | Date: 2025-03-28
View full details - - 23 Kingfisher Drive Benfleet Essex SS7 5ES
Proposed ground floor rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Castle Point | Date: 2025-02-04
View full details - - Flat 3 86 Brook Road Benfleet Essex SS7 5JF
Single storey rear extension and relocation of front door (revised application following approval 22/0134/FUL)
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Castle Point | Date: 2024-07-22
View full details - - Hoy And Helmet Public House 24 - 32 High Street Benfleet Essex SS7 1NA
Redecoration of existing external finishes (retrospective)
Status: Rejected | Type: Heritage | Council: Castle Point | Date: 2024-07-05
View full details - - 16 Boyce Green Benfleet Essex SS7 5LF
Proposed two storey side extension, single storey rear extension, front porch and internal alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Castle Point | Date: 2023-10-03
View full details - - 7 St Marys Drive Benfleet Essex SS7 1LB
Conversion of existing house into 5No. apartments including hip to gable loft conversion, dormers and fenestration alterations (revised application following approval 21/0002/FUL)
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Castle Point | Date: 2023-09-20
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A brief summary of South Benfleet in Essex
South Benfleet is a town located in the Castle Point district of Essex, approximately 30 miles east of London, and is close to the village of North Benfleet. The area falls within the Benfleet (SS7) post town, which encompasses South Benfleet, Thundersley, New Thundersley, and Hadleigh. Notably, South Benfleet is historically significant for the Battle of Benfleet, which occurred in 894 between the Vikings and Saxons. This rich history, combined with its strategic location, makes South Benfleet an area of interest for planning applications and development opportunities. It sits within the Castle Point district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes South Benfleet a particularly low-crime area.
South Benfleet has one conservation area within its boundaries: South Benfleet. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 South Benfleet includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Benfleet and Southend Marshes SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site; 2 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Benfleet and Southend Marshes; 2 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Benfleet and Southend Marshes. 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 South Benfleet
In the last 24 months, 29 planning applications were submitted near South Benfleet. Of these, 59% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 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 South Benfleet.
The average decision time of 51 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near South Benfleet were full planning applications (14), outline applications (9), listed building and heritage (2). Full planning applications account for 48% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were 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: 16 applications
- Refused: 11 applications
- Awaiting decision: 2 applications
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