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Planning in Southend

Approved
74%
197 of 260 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Southend in the last 24 months, from London Borough of Lewisham's planning register.

Decided by London Borough of LewishamCouncil page

Around Southend

Postcode districts

BR1 464 applications in the last 12 monthsSE6 522 applications in the last 12 monthsBR3 494 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: London Borough of Lewisham

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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.

The area around Southend has 2 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.

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, 313 planning applications were submitted near Southend. Of these, 74% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (37), outline applications (23), discharge of conditions (17).

6 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 6 were dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Southend?
In the last 24 months, 313 planning applications were submitted near Southend. The approval rate is 74%.
How long do planning decisions take near Southend?
The average planning decision time near Southend 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?
The planning approval rate near Southend is 74%. The national average across England and Wales is 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 37 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Southend?
You can search and track planning applications near Southend on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.