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Planning in Stanford-le-Hope

Approved
82%
61 of 73 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Stanford-le-Hope in the last 24 months, from Thurrock Council's planning register.

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About Stanford-le-Hope

Stanford-le-Hope, commonly referred to as Stanford, is a town situated in the borough of Thurrock, Essex, approximately 24 miles east of central London’s Charing Cross. As of the 2021 census, the town, which includes the nearby area of Corringham, boasts a population of 29,525. This growing community presents various opportunities for planning applications and development initiatives.

Property prices in Stanford-le-Hope show an average sale price of £380,810, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Stanford-le-Hope has 3 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Stanford-le-Hope 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 Stanford-le-Hope, 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, 97 planning applications were submitted near Stanford-le-Hope. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.

The most common types were outline applications (24), discharge of conditions (11), full planning applications (5). 2 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Stanford-le-Hope?
In the last 24 months, 97 planning applications were submitted near Stanford-le-Hope. The approval rate is 82%.
How long do planning decisions take near Stanford-le-Hope?
The average planning decision time near Stanford-le-Hope is 53 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 Stanford-le-Hope?
The planning approval rate near Stanford-le-Hope is 82%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Stanford-le-Hope?
The most common type of planning application near Stanford-le-Hope is outline applications, with 24 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Stanford-le-Hope?
You can search and track planning applications near Stanford-le-Hope on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.