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Planning in Southend-on-Sea

Approved
80%
185 of 226 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

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

Decided by Southend-on-Sea City CouncilCouncil page

Around Southend-on-Sea

Postcode districts

SS0 182 applications in the last 12 monthsSS2 95 applications in the last 12 monthsSS1 162 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Southend-on-Sea City Council

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About Southend-on-Sea

Southend-on-Sea, often known simply as Southend, is a vibrant coastal city in south-eastern Essex, situated 40 miles east of central London along the Thames Estuary. As one of the most densely populated areas outside of London, it features notable landmarks such as the world's longest pleasure pier and is conveniently served by London Southend Airport, located just north of the city centre. This unique blend of urban density and coastal attractions makes Southend an important area for planning applications and developments.

Property prices in Southend-on-Sea show an average sale price of £323,177, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Southend-on-Sea has 4 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

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

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Southend-on-Sea, 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, 293 planning applications were submitted near Southend-on-Sea. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (59), discharge of conditions (45), outline applications (37). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

25 planning appeals were lodged, of which 8 were allowed and 16 were dismissed (33% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Southend-on-Sea?
In the last 24 months, 293 planning applications were submitted near Southend-on-Sea. The approval rate is 80%.
How long do planning decisions take near Southend-on-Sea?
The average planning decision time near Southend-on-Sea is 61 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-on-Sea?
The planning approval rate near Southend-on-Sea is 80%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Southend-on-Sea?
The most common type of planning application near Southend-on-Sea is full planning applications, with 59 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Southend-on-Sea?
You can search and track planning applications near Southend-on-Sea on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.