Skip to content

Planning in Southend (RG7)

Approved
85%
11 of 13 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Southend (RG7) in the last 24 months, from West Berkshire Council's planning register.

Decided by West Berkshire CouncilCouncil page

Around Southend (RG7)

For home projects and trades

About Southend (RG7)

Southend, also known as Bradfield Southend, is a quaint rural village located in the west of the Bradfield civil parish in Berkshire. Officially recognized as a village following the opening of its church in 1965, Southend had a population of 738 residents according to the 2011 census, representing 33.9% of the civil parish's total population. This tranquil setting offers potential for planning applications focused on residential development and community enhancements. The settlement has a population of approximately 738. It sits within the Bradfield district.

Property prices in Southend show an average sale price of £442,190, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Southend has 10 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

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

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Southend, 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, 23 planning applications were submitted near Southend. Of these, 85% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (6), tree works (2), discharge of conditions (2).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Southend (RG7)?
In the last 24 months, 23 planning applications were submitted near Southend (RG7). The approval rate is 85%.
How long do planning decisions take near Southend (RG7)?
The average planning decision time near Southend (RG7) is 60 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 Southend (RG7)?
The planning approval rate near Southend (RG7) is 85%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Southend (RG7)?
The most common type of planning application near Southend (RG7) is full planning applications, with 6 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Southend (RG7)?
You can search and track planning applications near Southend (RG7) on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.