Steeple, Essex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Steeple, Essex.
Essex · England · settlement
Planning applications in Steeple are administered by Maldon District Council. View the full Maldon District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Steeple
Steeple is a quaint village located on the Dengie Peninsula in Essex, England, positioned just east of Maylandsea and Mayland along the southern banks of the River Blackwater estuary. The parish, which includes the small hamlet of Stansgate, reported a population of 486 at the 2021 census, making it a small yet vibrant community for planning applications and local developments.
Population: 486 (2021)
District: Maldon
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £340,487 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Maldon
- Parliamentary constituency: Maldon
- LSOA: Maldon 008C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Steeple.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Steeple.
- 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 Steeple based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Steeple.
- - The Malt House Maldon Road Steeple Southminster Essex CM0 7RN
Single storey rear extension which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 5m, maximum height of 3.60m and the maximum height to the eaves of 2.80m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Maldon | Date: 2023-04-25
View full details - - Lullings Maldon Road Steeple Essex CM0 7RP
Proposed single storey front extension, alteration to porch roof, fenestration alterations and new steps to door.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Maldon | Date: 2023-02-02
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A brief summary of Steeple in Essex
Steeple is a quaint village located on the Dengie Peninsula in Essex, England, positioned just east of Maylandsea and Mayland along the southern banks of the River Blackwater estuary. The parish, which includes the small hamlet of Stansgate, reported a population of 486 at the 2021 census, making it a small yet vibrant community for planning applications and local developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 486 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Maldon district.
Property prices in Steeple show an average sale price of £340,487, 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 Steeple a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Steeple includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Blackwater Estuary SSSI; 2 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Blackwater Estuary (Mid-Essex Coast Phase 4); 2 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Steeple 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 Steeple
In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Steeple.
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Related Planning Guides
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- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.