How long do planning decisions take near Southminster?

The average planning decision time near Southminster is 58 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 Southminster?

The planning approval rate near Southminster is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Southminster?

The most common type of planning application near Southminster is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Southminster?

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Southminster, Essex Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Southminster, Essex.

Essex · England · settlement

Planning applications in Southminster are administered by Maldon District Council. View the full Maldon District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Southminster

Southminster, located on the Dengie Peninsula in Essex's Maldon district, is approximately 3 miles north of Burnham-on-Crouch and 10 miles southeast of Maldon, making it a strategically positioned town about 52 miles east-north-east of London. The town, which has a population of 4,828 as of the 2021 census, benefits from its proximity to the tidal River Blackwater, a historic trade route since Roman times, offering potential for both residential and commercial planning opportunities in the area.

Population: 4,828 (2021)

District: Maldon

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £324,291 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Maldon
Parliamentary constituency: Maldon
LSOA: Maldon 008H

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Southminster.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Southminster based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

13 planning applications found near Southminster.

26/00433/HOUSE · Received: Mon 29 Jun 2026 · Validated: Mon 06 Jul 2026 - 3 Orchard Road Southminster Essex CM0 7DQ
Two storey side extension
Status: Undecided | Council: Maldon | Date: 2026-07-06
26/00449/FUL · Received: Thu 02 Jul 2026 · Validated: Fri 03 Jul 2026 - Southminster Church Of England Primary School Burnham Road Southminster Essex CM0 7ES
Provision of 2no. heat pumps and construction of enclosure.
Status: Undecided | Council: Maldon | Date: 2026-07-03
26/00390/HOUSE - 6 Elsden Chase Southminster Essex CM0 7ET
Proposed front dormer roof extension.
Status: Undecided | Council: Maldon | Date: 2026-06-22
26/00390/HOUSE · Received: Wed 10 Jun 2026 · Validated: Mon 22 Jun 2026 - 6 Elsden Chase Southminster Essex CM0 7ET
Proposed front dormer roof extension.
Status: Undecided | Council: Maldon | Date: 2026-06-22
26/05078/DET - Fairview 8 Kings Road Southminster Essex CM0 7EJ
Compliance with conditions notification application number 22/00727/FUL, allowed on appeal APP/X1545/W/23/3316449 (Development of a single storey home) Condition 4 - Biodiversity net gain scheme, Cond
Status: Undecided | Council: Maldon | Date: 2026-06-11
- Fairview 8 Kings Road Southminster Essex CM0 7EJ
Compliance with conditions notification application number 22/00727/FUL, allowed on appeal APP/X1545/W/23/3316449 (Development of a single storey home) Condition 4 - Biodiversity net gain scheme, Cond
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Maldon | Date: 2026-06-10
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26/00371/TCA - 12 High Street Southminster Essex CM0 7DE
T1 Sycamore - Reduce crown by 3m to rebalance following previous one-sided reduction over the car park. T2 Ash - Reduce crown by 4m to rebalance after prior works have left the tree one-sided.
Status: Undecided | Council: Maldon | Date: 2026-06-01
- 12 High Street Southminster Essex CM0 7DE
T1 Sycamore - Reduce crown by 3m to rebalance following previous one-sided reduction over the car park. T2 Ash - Reduce crown by 4m to rebalance after prior works have left the tree one-sided.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Maldon | Date: 2026-06-01
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- Fairview 8 Kings Road Southminster Essex CM0 7EJ
Compliance with conditions notification 22/00727/FUL allowed under appeal reference 23/00023/FULREF (Development of a single storey home), Condition 3- Preliminary Ecological Appraisal,Condition 5-Con
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Maldon | Date: 2026-03-17
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- 48 Lavender Drive Southminster Essex CM0 7RX
Claim for lawful development certificate for a proposed single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Maldon | Date: 2026-01-02
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- 22 Kings Croft Southminster Essex CM0 7ER
Claim for lawful development certificate for a proposed garage conversion
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Maldon | Date: 2025-02-11
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- Glebe Meadow Adjacent King Georges Field Station Road Southminster Essex
Application for planning permission to create 36 no. one, two, three and four bedroom houses and maisonettes, associated landscaping, roads, parking and drainage infrastructure, plus a new area of pub
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Maldon | Date: 2024-01-10
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- Southminster Church Of England Primary School Burnham Road Southminster Essex CM0 7ES
Replacement of low level fencing and gates with new 2.4m high fencing and gates to existing boundary.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Maldon | Date: 2023-06-22
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A brief summary of Southminster in Essex

Property prices in Southminster show an average sale price of £324,291, 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 Southminster a particularly low-crime area.

Southminster has one conservation area within its boundaries: Southminster. 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.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Southminster includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Goldsands Road Pit SSSI. 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 Southminster

In the last 24 months, 21 planning applications were submitted near Southminster. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Southminster may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

At 58 days on average, decisions near Southminster slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Southminster were full planning applications (2), outline applications (2), listed building and heritage (2). Full planning applications account for 10% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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