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Planning in Southchurch

Approved
80%
33 of 41 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Southchurch in the last 24 months, from Southend-on-Sea City Council's planning register.

Decided by Southend-on-Sea City CouncilCouncil page

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About Southchurch

Southchurch is a suburb of Southend-on-Sea in Essex, England, which was originally a separate village and parish before being incorporated into the borough in 1897. Today, it is an integral part of Southend, contributing to the city's identity and governance. As of the 2011 census, Southchurch had a population of 9,710, and it also designates one of the city's wards, making it a relevant area for local planning applications and developments.

The area around Southchurch has 4 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Southchurch 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Southchurch, 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, 74 planning applications were submitted near Southchurch. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (21), discharge of conditions (9), outline applications (7).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Southchurch?
In the last 24 months, 74 planning applications were submitted near Southchurch. The approval rate is 80%.
How long do planning decisions take near Southchurch?
The average planning decision time near Southchurch is 57 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Southchurch?
The planning approval rate near Southchurch is 80%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Southchurch?
The most common type of planning application near Southchurch is full planning applications, with 21 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Southchurch?
You can search and track planning applications near Southchurch on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.