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Planning in Westcliff-on-Sea

Approved
79%
174 of 216 decided
Decision time
about 10 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Westcliff-on-Sea in the last 24 months, from Southend-on-Sea City Council's planning register.

Decided by Southend-on-Sea City CouncilCouncil page

Around Westcliff-on-Sea

Postcode districts

SS0 182 applications in the last 12 monthsSS1 162 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Southend-on-Sea City Council

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About Westcliff-on-Sea

Westcliff-on-Sea, a suburb of Southend-on-Sea in Essex, lies on the northern shore of the lower Thames Estuary, approximately 37 miles east of London. The area is defined by key borders including Milton Road, Hamlet Court Road, and Gainsborough Drive to the east, Prittlewell Chase to the north, and Valkyrie Road, London Road, and Southbourne Grove to the west. Historically, Westcliff encompassed the Chalkwell area, making it a significant location for planning applications within the city.

Property prices in Westcliff-on-Sea show an average sale price of £322,220, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Westcliff-on-Sea has 4 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Westcliff-on-Sea 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 Westcliff-on-Sea, 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, 259 planning applications were submitted near Westcliff-on-Sea. Of these, 79% were approved, with an average decision time of 67 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (68), amendments (44), discharge of conditions (40). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

18 planning appeals were lodged, of which 5 were allowed and 12 were dismissed (29% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Westcliff-on-Sea?
In the last 24 months, 259 planning applications were submitted near Westcliff-on-Sea. The approval rate is 79%.
How long do planning decisions take near Westcliff-on-Sea?
The average planning decision time near Westcliff-on-Sea is 67 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 Westcliff-on-Sea?
The planning approval rate near Westcliff-on-Sea is 79%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Westcliff-on-Sea?
The most common type of planning application near Westcliff-on-Sea is full planning applications, with 68 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Westcliff-on-Sea?
You can search and track planning applications near Westcliff-on-Sea on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.