Southfields, Essex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Southfields, Essex.
Essex · England · settlement
Planning applications in Southfields are administered by Thurrock Council. View the full Thurrock Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Southfields
Southfields is a primarily residential district in the London Borough of Wandsworth, situated 5.6 miles (9 km) south-west of Charing Cross. A small section of the area also extends into the neighbouring London Borough of Merton. This district falls under the SW18 and SW19 postcode areas, making it a key area for planning applications and developments within inner London.
District: Thurrock
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £382,650 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Thurrock
- Parliamentary constituency: South Basildon and East Thurrock
- LSOA: Thurrock 004A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Southfields.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Southfields.
- 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 Southfields based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near Southfields.
- 26/00617/NMA · Received: Wed 03 Jun 2026 · Validated: Wed 03 Jun 2026 - Procter And Gamble Product Supply Uk Land At Hedley Avenue West Thurrock Essex
Application for a proposed non-material amendments to the approved plans of planning permission ref 24/00760/FUL (Construction of warehouse building (class B8 of the Use Classes Order), conveyor link
Status: Undecided | Council: Thurrock | Date: 2026-06-03 - - Procter And Gamble Product Supply Uk Land At Hedley Avenue West Thurrock Essex
Application for a proposed non-material amendments to the approved plans of planning permission ref 24/00760/FUL (Construction of warehouse building (class B8 of the Use Classes Order), conveyor link
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Thurrock | Date: 2026-06-03
View full details - - Sandown Nurseries Sandown Road Orsett Essex
Application for the approval of details reserved by condition No 20 and 21 of planning permission ref: 24/01077/FUL (Residential Development Comprising six two-bedroomed bungalows with Associated Acce
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Thurrock | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - Valhala Stanford Road Orsett Essex RM16 3BX
Increase in the height of the roof to accommodate a habitable loft space with two rear dormers. Addition of two skylights to the front roof.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Thurrock | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - Sandown Nurseries Sandown Road Orsett Essex
Application for the approval of details reserved by condition No (condition 14) Redivac Layout Plan and Drainage Strategy (condition 13) of planning permission ref: 24/01077/FUL (Residential Developme
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Thurrock | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - Criton Works Stanford Road Orsett Essex
Demolition of existing buildings and erection of residential dwellings (Outline application with all matters reserved, except for access which is for consideration - 25 units)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Thurrock | Date: 2024-08-21
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A brief summary of Southfields in Essex
Southfields is a primarily residential district in the London Borough of Wandsworth, situated 5.6 miles (9 km) south-west of Charing Cross. A small section of the area also extends into the neighbouring London Borough of Merton. This district falls under the SW18 and SW19 postcode areas, making it a key area for planning applications and developments within inner London. It sits within the Thurrock district.
Property prices in Southfields show an average sale price of £382,650, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Southfields a particularly low-crime area.
Southfields has one conservation area within its boundaries: Horndon on the Hill. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Southfields 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.
Planning Activity in Southfields
In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Southfields. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Southfields may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 49 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Southfields were discharge of conditions (3), outline applications (2), full planning applications (1).
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 1 medium-scale application, 6 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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- Orsett planning applications
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