How long do planning decisions take near St Lawrence?

The average planning decision time near St Lawrence is 57 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 St Lawrence?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near St Lawrence?

The most common type of planning application near St Lawrence is full planning applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near St Lawrence?

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St Lawrence, Essex Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near St Lawrence, Essex.

Essex · England · settlement

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

About St Lawrence

St Lawrence is a parish located in the Maldon district of Essex, on the scenic Dengie peninsula. The village, known as St Lawrence Bay, sits along the southern shore of the Blackwater Estuary, approximately 4 miles from Southminster. With a population of 1,437 as of the 2021 census, the area includes distinct locales such as Ramsey Island and is informally referred to by locals as "Stone," making it a notable consideration for planning applications in the region.

Population: 1,437 (2021)

District: Maldon

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £379,482 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

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

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near St Lawrence.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 St Lawrence based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near St Lawrence.

- Beacon Hill House Bradwell Road St Lawrence Southminster Essex CM0 7LP
Convert existing conservatory to orangery
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Maldon | Date: 2025-02-12
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A brief summary of St Lawrence in Essex

Property prices in St Lawrence show an average sale price of £379,482, 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 St Lawrence a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around St Lawrence includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Blackwater Estuary SSSI; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Essex Estuaries; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Blackwater Estuary (Mid-Essex Coast Phase 4); 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Blackwater Estuary (Mid-Essex Coast Phase 4). 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 St Lawrence

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near St Lawrence. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 days.

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

At 57 days on average, decisions near St Lawrence slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near St Lawrence were full planning applications (1). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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