Tilbury, Essex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Tilbury, Essex.
Essex · England · Town
Planning applications in Tilbury are administered by Thurrock Council. View the full Thurrock Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Tilbury
Tilbury, located on the north bank of the Thames in Thurrock, Essex, is a significant port town with a thriving deep-water port that bolsters the local economy. Established in the late 19th century, it evolved from nearby settlements and is adjacent to the town of Grays, just 24 miles east of central London. With a population of 14,185 as of the 2021 census, Tilbury also features the historic Gravesend–Tilbury Ferry, an important transport link in the area.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £323,524 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Thurrock
- Parliamentary constituency: Thurrock
- LSOA: Thurrock 018B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Tilbury.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Tilbury.
- 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 Tilbury based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
18 planning applications found near Tilbury.
- 26/00767/CLOPUD · Received: Thu 02 Jul 2026 · Validated: Fri 03 Jul 2026 - 96 Christchurch Road Tilbury Essex RM18 7RD
loft conversion with Rear dormer, single storey rear extension and infill extension
Status: Undecided | Council: Thurrock | Date: 2026-07-03 - 26/00761/CONDC · Received: Thu 02 Jul 2026 · Validated: Fri 03 Jul 2026 - Unit I Hume Avenue Tilbury Essex RM18 8DX
Application for the approval of details reserved by condition no. 11 (Noise Assessment) and condition 20 (Details of boundary screening) of planning permission ref.25/00880/FUL (Development of up to 5
Status: Undecided | Council: Thurrock | Date: 2026-07-03 - - Unit I Hume Avenue Tilbury Essex RM18 8DX
Application for the approval of details reserved by condition no. 11 (Noise Assessment) and condition 20 (Details of boundary screening) of planning permission ref.25/00880/FUL (Development of up to 5
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Thurrock | Date: 2026-07-02
View full details - - 96 Christchurch Road Tilbury Essex RM18 7RD
Two-storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Thurrock | Date: 2026-07-02
View full details - - 96 Christchurch Road Tilbury Essex RM18 7RD
Rear extension with a depth of 6.00 metres from the original rear wall of the property, with a maximum height of 3.00 metres and eaves height of 3.00 metres
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Thurrock | Date: 2026-07-02
View full details - - 96 Christchurch Road Tilbury Essex RM18 7RD
loft conversion with Rear dormer, single storey rear extension and infill extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Thurrock | Date: 2026-07-02
View full details - 26/00769/HHA · Received: Thu 02 Jul 2026 · Validated: Thu 02 Jul 2026 - 96 Christchurch Road Tilbury Essex RM18 7RD
Two-storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Council: Thurrock | Date: 2026-07-02 - 26/00768/PHA · Received: Thu 02 Jul 2026 · Validated: Thu 02 Jul 2026 - 96 Christchurch Road Tilbury Essex RM18 7RD
Rear extension with a depth of 6.00 metres from the original rear wall of the property, with a maximum height of 3.00 metres and eaves height of 3.00 metres
Status: Undecided | Council: Thurrock | Date: 2026-07-02 - 26/00724/CONDC · Received: Fri 26 Jun 2026 · Validated: Mon 29 Jun 2026 - Units G H And I Hume Avenue Tilbury Essex
Application for the approval of details reserved by condition no. 15 (Layout and dimensions of access ) of planning permission ref. 25/00880/FUL (Development of up to 5,935sqm open storage space (Use
Status: Undecided | Council: Thurrock | Date: 2026-06-29 - - 52 St Chads Road Tilbury Essex RM18 8LA
Loft Conversion with Rear Dormer and 4 velux windows to the front.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Thurrock | Date: 2026-06-22
View full details - 26/00688/CLOPUD · Received: Mon 22 Jun 2026 · Validated: Mon 22 Jun 2026 - 52 St Chads Road Tilbury Essex RM18 8LA
Loft Conversion with Rear Dormer and 4 velux windows to the front.
Status: Undecided | Council: Thurrock | Date: 2026-06-22 - 26/00578/CV · Received: Fri 22 May 2026 · Validated: Thu 11 Jun 2026 - Thurrock Youth Zone London Road Tilbury Essex RM18 8EY
Application for the variation of condition 10 (Flood Risk Assessment mitigation) of planning permission ref: 23/00610/FUL (Erect a 1,943sqm floor space (GEA) (1,774sqm GIA) youth centre to include a r
Status: Undecided | Council: Thurrock | Date: 2026-06-11 - - 2 Auckland Close Tilbury Essex RM18 7PL
Rear dormer roof extension with 3 no rooflights to front roof slope
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Thurrock | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - Land Adjcent The Flagship Centre London Road Tilbury Essex
Application for the approval of details reserved by condition no. 11 (Surface water drainage) 14 (Vehicle access) 23 (Renewable energy) of planning permission ref. 23/00610/FUL (Erect a 1,943sqm floor
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Thurrock | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - Land Adjcent The Flagship Centre London Road Tilbury Essex
Application for the approval of details reserved by condition no. 6 (MATERIALS) 8 (HARD AND SOFT LANDSCAPING) 9 (LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT PLAN) 18 (ARCHAEOLOGICAL EVALUATION AND EXCAVATION) 25 (GROUNDWORK
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Thurrock | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - 32 London Road Tilbury Essex RM18 8DU
Use of dwellinghouse (Class C3) as 6 person HMO (Class C4).
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Thurrock | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - 25 Arkwright Road Tilbury Essex RM18 8XL
Porch extension.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Thurrock | Date: 2024-05-15
View full details - - 116 Quebec Road Tilbury Essex RM18 7RA
Rear extension with a depth of 5.00 metres from the original rear wall of the property, with a maximum height of 3.50 metres and eaves height of 3.00 metres.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Thurrock | Date: 2024-01-25
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A brief summary of Tilbury in Essex
Tilbury, located on the north bank of the Thames in Thurrock, Essex, is a significant port town with a thriving deep-water port that bolsters the local economy. Established in the late 19th century, it evolved from nearby settlements and is adjacent to the town of Grays, just 24 miles east of central London. With a population of 14,185 as of the 2021 census, Tilbury also features the historic Gravesend–Tilbury Ferry, an important transport link in the area.
Property prices in Tilbury show an average sale price of £323,524, 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 Tilbury a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Tilbury 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 Tilbury
In the last 24 months, 31 planning applications were submitted near Tilbury. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Tilbury may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 54 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Tilbury were outline applications (10), discharge of conditions (7), full planning applications (3).
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