West Horndon, Essex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near West Horndon, Essex.
Essex · England · settlement
Planning applications in West Horndon are administered by Brentwood Borough Council. View the full Brentwood Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About West Horndon
West Horndon is a picturesque village and civil parish situated in the southern part of Brentwood, Essex, approximately 20 miles east-northeast of Central London. The parish encompasses not only West Horndon but also East Horndon and parts of Little Warley, alongside scenic rural areas. With a population of 1,649 as of the 2021 census, this community presents a blend of village charm and accessibility, making it an interesting location for planning applications.
Population: 1,649 (2021)
District: Brentwood
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £524,980 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Brentwood
- Parliamentary constituency: Brentwood and Ongar
- LSOA: Brentwood 003A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near West Horndon.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near West Horndon.
- 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 West Horndon based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
11 planning applications found near West Horndon.
- 26/00442/FUL - 194 Thorndon Avenue West Horndon Essex CM13 3TP
Construction of a 1 bedroom house to the side of no. 194 with associated parking.
Status: Undecided | Council: Brentwood | Date: 2026-05-13 - 26/00441/HHA - 75 Station Road West Horndon Essex CM13 3TW
Proposed ground floor side conservatory
Status: Undecided | Council: Brentwood | Date: 2026-05-05 - - 15 Clavering Gardens West Horndon Essex CM13 3ND
Single storey rear/side extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Brentwood | Date: 2026-04-15
View full details - - 22 Petresfield Way West Horndon Essex CM13 3TG
Conversion of double garage to provide ancillary annex accommodation
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Brentwood | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - 134 Thorndon Avenue West Horndon Essex CM13 3TR
Loft conversion, with small dormer and roof light to front elevation and large dormer to rear elevation, to create two bedrooms and a bathroom
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Brentwood | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - 134 Thorndon Avenue West Horndon Essex CM13 3TR
Demolition of existing single storey extension and construction of single storey rear extension. The proposed extension would extend 6m beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling, the maximum heigh
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Brentwood | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - 138 Thorndon Avenue West Horndon Essex CM13 3TR
Remove garage and construct single storey annex on the existing footprint. Loft conversion with front and rear dormers
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Brentwood | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - 71 Petresfield Way West Horndon Essex CM13 3TG
First floor rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Brentwood | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - 131 Thorndon Avenue West Horndon Essex CM13 3TR
Single storey rear extension to dwellinghouse. The proposed extension would extend 6m beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling, the maximum height of the proposed extension would be 3.9m and the
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Brentwood | Date: 2025-03-05
View full details - - 131 Thorndon Avenue West Horndon Essex CM13 3TR
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed Use or Development. Demolish existing rear single storey extension and replace with single storey extension with a roof lantern.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Brentwood | Date: 2025-02-20
View full details - - 194 Thorndon Avenue West Horndon Essex CM13 3TP
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a proposed use or development for construction of hip to gable loft conversion to include dormer to rear and 3 rooflights to front elevation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Brentwood | Date: 2024-05-17
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A brief summary of West Horndon in Essex
West Horndon is a picturesque village and civil parish situated in the southern part of Brentwood, Essex, approximately 20 miles east-northeast of Central London. The parish encompasses not only West Horndon but also East Horndon and parts of Little Warley, alongside scenic rural areas. With a population of 1,649 as of the 2021 census, this community presents a blend of village charm and accessibility, making it an interesting location for planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,649 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Brentwood district.
Property prices in West Horndon show an average sale price of £524,980, 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 West Horndon a particularly low-crime area.
West Horndon has one conservation area within its boundaries: Thorndon Park. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around West Horndon includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Thorndon Park SSSI; 5 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 West Horndon
In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near West Horndon. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near West Horndon.
At 65 days on average, decisions near West Horndon slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near West Horndon were full planning applications (5), outline applications (4), amendments (2). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 1 medium-scale application, 11 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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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.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.