How long do planning decisions take near Southend?

The average planning decision time near Southend is 46 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?

The planning approval rate near Southend is 65%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Southend?

The most common type of planning application near Southend is full planning applications, with 40 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Southend?

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Southend, Lewisham - Greater London Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Southend, Lewisham - Greater London.

Lewisham - Greater London · England · settlement

Planning applications in Southend are administered by London Borough Of Lewisham. View the full London Borough Of Lewisham planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Southend

Southend-on-Sea is a vibrant coastal city in south-eastern Essex, located 40 miles east of central London along the north side of the Thames Estuary. As one of the UK’s most densely populated areas outside London, it offers a mix of urban and seaside attractions, including the world’s longest pleasure pier. Additionally, London Southend Airport, situated just north of the city centre, enhances accessibility and potential for development, making it a key area for planning applications.

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Area Information

Admin district: Bromley
Parliamentary constituency: Bromley and Biggin Hill
LSOA: Bromley 008A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Southend.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Southend.

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 Southend based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

57 planning applications found near Southend.

DC/26/144386 - 123 DOWNDERRY ROAD, BROMLEY, BR1 5QE
Details submitted pursuant to Condition 4-External Materials, Condition 5-Refuse and Recycling Fa...
Status: Undecided | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-06-18
- 123 DOWNDERRY ROAD, BROMLEY, BR1 5QE
Details submitted pursuant to Condition 4-External Materials, Condition 5-Refuse and Recycling Facilities, Condition 6-Cycle Parking Facilities, Condition 7-Hard Landscaping, Condition 9-Soft Landscap
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-06-17
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DC/26/144259 - 3 OLDSTEAD ROAD, BROMLEY, BR1 5RN
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) submitted under Section 192 of the To...
Status: Undecided | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-06-09
DC/26/144244 - CATFORD WANDERERS SPORTS CLUB, BECKENHAM HILL ROAD, BROMLEY, SE6 3NU
Replacement of six existing grass tennis courts with three all-weather porous tarmacadam tennis c...
Status: Undecided | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-06-04
DC/26/144148 - 79 WHITEFOOT LANE, BROMLEY, BR1 5SA
Covering up existing red brick with sand and cement render on the external facade at 79 Whitefoot...
Status: Undecided | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-06-01
DC/26/144008 - HOMEBASE, 10 BECKENHAM HILL ROAD, BROMLEY, SE6 3NU
The display of internally illuminated fascia and totem signs at Homebase, 10 Beckenham Hill Road ...
Status: Undecided | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-05-14
DC/26/143970 - CATFORD WANDERERS SPORTS CLUB, BECKENHAM HILL ROAD, BROMLEY, SE6 3NU
Details submitted pursuant to Condition 4-Noise Prevention and Management Plan of planning permis...
Status: Undecided | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-05-11
DC/26/143961 - 12 BROCKMAN RISE, BROMLEY, BR1 5RB
Construction of a two-storey side extension at 12 Brockman Rise, BR1.
Status: Undecided | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-05-11
- CATFORD WANDERERS SPORTS CLUB, BECKENHAM HILL ROAD, BROMLEY, SE6 3NU
Details submitted pursuant to Condition 4-Noise Prevention and Management Plan of planning permission DC/26/142580 dated 6th March 2026 at Catford Wanderers Sports Club, Beckenham Hill Road SE6.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-05-08
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- 12 BROCKMAN RISE, BROMLEY, BR1 5RB
Construction of a two-storey side extension at 12 Brockman Rise, BR1.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-05-08
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- 49 OAKRIDGE ROAD, BROMLEY, BR1 5QW
Application for Prior Approval under Schedule 2, Part 1, Class A, Part (g) of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 (as amended) for the construction of a single sto
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-04-28
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- 26 HADDINGTON ROAD, BROMLEY, BR1 5RH
The construction of a two storey side and single storey rear extension at 26 Haddington Road, BR1.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-04-14
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- 54 BECKENHAM HILL ROAD, BROMLEY, SE6 3NX
Construction of single storey rear extension in connection with the alteration and conversion to provide 3 self-contained flats, together with the provision of bike and bins stores, two parking spaces
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-04-13
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- HOMEBASE, 10 BECKENHAM HILL ROAD, BROMLEY, SE6 3NU
An application submitted under Section 96a of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 for a non-material amendment in connection with the planning permission DC/25/138943) dated 16 May 2025, for the vari
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-03-31
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- HOMEBASE, 10 BECKENHAM HILL ROAD, BROMLEY, SE6 3NU
Application under Section 96A of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 for a non-material amendment to planning permission DC/25/138943, dated 16 May 2025, seeking to vary Condition (2) (Approved Pla
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-03-31
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- 39 BAMFORD ROAD, BROMLEY, BR1 5QP
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) submitted under Section 192 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) Class B and C of Schedule 2, Part 1 of the Town and Country
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-03-31
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- 21 FIELDSIDE ROAD, BROMLEY, BR1 4LA
Construction of a single storey detached bungalow in the rear garden, together with refuse and cycle storage provision and all associated works at 21 Fieldside Road, BR1.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-03-30
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- 13 BOURNESIDE GARDENS, LONDON, SE6 3NT
Demolition of existing rear and side extensions and construction of a wrap-around infill extension at 13 Bourneside Gardens, SE6.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-03-17
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- 55 COTTON HILL, BROMLEY, BR1 5RT
Demolition of existing rear extension and rear outrigger with construction of a single storey rear extension to 55 Cotton Hill, BR1.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-03-16
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- NAYLAND HOUSE, BROMLEY ROAD, LONDON, SE6 2TQ
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Telecoms | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-03-09
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A brief summary of Southend in Lewisham - Greater London

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Southend a particularly low-crime area.

Southend has 6 conservation areas within its boundaries: Beckenham Town Centre, No data available for publication by HE, Downs Hill, Beckenham, Southend Road, Beckenham, Beckenham Place Park, Shortlands Village. 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 Southend includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Southend

In the last 24 months, 108 planning applications were submitted near Southend. Of these, 65% were approved, with an average decision time of 46 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 Southend.

The average decision time of 46 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Southend were full planning applications (40), outline applications (26), discharge of conditions (16). Full planning applications account for 37% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 92 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.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.

Application Outcomes

Approved: 33 applications
Refused: 12 applications
Withdrawn: 6 applications
Awaiting decision: 57 applications

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