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Planning in Westwood Park

Approved
70%
7 of 10 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Westwood Park in the last 24 months, from Braintree District Council's planning register.

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About Westwood Park

Westwood Park is a picturesque residential neighborhood situated in Essex, characterized by its charming Craftsman and Mediterranean-style bungalows. The area features a unique layout of concentric oval-shaped streets, intersected by Miramar Avenue, which boasts a landscaped median with diverse tree plantings. Bordered by Monterey Boulevard, Ocean Avenue, Faxon Avenue, and Frida Kahlo Way, Westwood Park's distinctive street names often include the suffix "wood," such as Eastwood and Northwood, making it a notable area for planning applications and community development.

Property prices in Westwood Park show an average sale price of £317,574, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Westwood Park has 3 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Westwood Park 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 Westwood Park, 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, 14 planning applications were submitted near Westwood Park. Of these, 70% were approved, with an average decision time of 66 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (5), full planning applications (4), other applications (2).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Westwood Park?
In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Westwood Park. The approval rate is 70%.
How long do planning decisions take near Westwood Park?
The average planning decision time near Westwood Park is 66 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 Westwood Park?
The planning approval rate near Westwood Park is 70%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Westwood Park?
The most common type of planning application near Westwood Park is discharge of conditions, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Westwood Park?
You can search and track planning applications near Westwood Park on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.