Thorpe Bay, Essex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Thorpe Bay, Essex.
Essex · England · settlement
Planning applications in Thorpe Bay are administered by Southend On Sea City Council. View the full Southend On Sea City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Thorpe Bay
Thorpe Bay is a seaside area within the city of Southend-on-Sea, Essex, located approximately 4 miles east of the town centre. Originally known simply as Thorpe, it was renamed Thorpe Bay following the establishment of its railway station, highlighting its appeal as a coastal destination. Predominantly residential, the neighbourhood features a grid pattern of properties mainly constructed in the 1920s, making it an interesting area for planning applications related to both residential development and community enhancements.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £323,177 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Southend-on-Sea
- Parliamentary constituency: Southend East and Rochford
- LSOA: Southend-on-Sea 014F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Thorpe Bay.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Thorpe Bay.
- 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 Thorpe Bay based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
23 planning applications found near Thorpe Bay.
- - 42 Willingale Way Thorpe Bay Essex SS1 3SN
Erect two storey side/rear extension, first floor side extension and single storey front extension with balcony over, convert existing garage into habitable room, form front porch canopy and alter ele
Type: Full | Council: Southend | Date: 2026-06-15
View full details - - 57A Station Road Thorpe Bay Essex SS1 3JZ
Erect single storey rear extension with rooflights
Type: Full | Council: Southend | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - 540 Woodgrange Drive Southend-on-sea Essex SS1 3EL
Raise ridge height and install dormer to rear to form habitable accommodation in the loftspace, form first floor balcony to rear, erect single storey front extensions, convert part of garage into habi
Type: Full | Council: Southend | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - 15 Barnstaple Road Thorpe Bay Essex SS1 3PB
Erect single storey rear extension projecting 5.15m beyond the existing rear wall of the dwelling, 2.95m high to eaves and with a maximum height of 3.63m
Council: Southend | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - 69 Parkanaur Avenue Thorpe Bay Essex SS1 3JA
Detached outbuilding to rear (certificate of lawful development - proposed)
Type: Outline | Council: Southend | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - 58 Thorpe Hall Avenue Thorpe Bay Essex SS1 3AU
Demolish existing garage, replace front porch, erect two storey side extension with pitched roof, erect single storey rear extension, extend existing habitable accommodation in roofspace, extend exist
Type: Full | Council: Southend | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - 33 Fermoy Road Thorpe Bay Essex SS1 3HA
Application for approval of details pursuant to informative 03 (Biodiversity Net Gain) of planning permission 25/01265/FUL dated 03/12/2025
Type: Conditions | Council: Southend | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - 36 Parkanaur Avenue Thorpe Bay Essex SS1 3HY
Application to vary and amend Condition 02 (Approved Plans) to substitute updated drawings omitting bay windows to front, install balconies to rear and alter elevations (Material Amendment to planning
Type: Amendment | Council: Southend | Date: 2026-01-03
View full details - - 69 Parkanaur Avenue Thorpe Bay Essex SS1 3JA
Convert existing bungalow to a chalet bungalow, hip to gable roof extension to create habitable accommodation in loft space with dormers to front and rear and balcony to rear, erect single storey rear
Type: Full | Council: Southend | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - 95 St James Avenue Thorpe Bay Essex SS1 3LL
Hip to gable roof extensions with dormer to rear to create habitable accommodation in loftspace, convert garage into habitable accommodation, rooflights to front and rear, single storey side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Southend | Date: 2025-12-09
View full details - - 105 Tyrone Road Thorpe Bay Essex SS1 3HD
Erect single storey rear extension (amended proposal)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Southend | Date: 2025-09-16
View full details - - 33 Fermoy Road Thorpe Bay Essex SS1 3HA
Single storey outbuilding in rear garden for use as an office, gym and bar, installation of solar PV panels, hard surfacing to front of outbuilding (certificate of lawful development - proposed)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Southend | Date: 2025-09-02
View full details - - 128 Parkanaur Avenue Thorpe Bay Essex SS1 3JD
Enlarge existing Garage and extend to rear to form workshop
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Southend | Date: 2025-05-26
View full details - - 110 The Broadway Thorpe Bay Southend-on-sea Essex SS1 3HH
Erect part single, part two storey side extension and alterations to rear elevation.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Southend | Date: 2024-12-06
View full details - - 31 Willingale Way Thorpe Bay Essex SS1 3SN
Single storey rear extension (Lawful Development Certificate-Proposed)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Southend | Date: 2024-11-01
View full details - - 42 Elm Grove Thorpe Bay Essex SS1 3EZ
Erect single storey side extension, alteration to front elevation and erect outbuilding to rear garden
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Southend | Date: 2024-08-30
View full details - - 9 Marcus Avenue Thorpe Bay Essex SS1 3LB
Erect single storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Southend | Date: 2024-07-12
View full details - - 56 Thorpe Hall Avenue Thorpe Bay Essex SS1 3AU
Extend existing crossover onto Thorpe Hall Avenue
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Southend | Date: 2024-04-21
View full details - - 44 Acacia Drive Thorpe Bay Essex SS1 3JX
Hip to gable roof extension with dormer to rear to form habitable accommodation in the loftspace, erect single storey side extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Southend | Date: 2023-09-09
View full details - - 41 Fermoy Road Thorpe Bay Essex SS1 3HA
Erect single storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Southend | Date: 2023-08-11
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A brief summary of Thorpe Bay in Essex
Thorpe Bay is a seaside area within the city of Southend-on-Sea, Essex, located approximately 4 miles east of the town centre. Originally known simply as Thorpe, it was renamed Thorpe Bay following the establishment of its railway station, highlighting its appeal as a coastal destination. Predominantly residential, the neighbourhood features a grid pattern of properties mainly constructed in the 1920s, making it an interesting area for planning applications related to both residential development and community enhancements.
Property prices in Thorpe Bay show an average sale price of £323,177, 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 Thorpe Bay a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Thorpe Bay includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Benfleet and Southend Marshes SSSI; 2 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Outer Thames Estuary, Benfleet and Southend Marshes; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Benfleet and Southend Marshes. 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 Thorpe Bay
In the last 24 months, 54 planning applications were submitted near Thorpe Bay. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Thorpe Bay.
At 59 days on average, decisions near Thorpe Bay slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Thorpe Bay were full planning applications (32), discharge of conditions (11), outline applications (7). Full planning applications account for 59% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 53 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
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Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
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