Wickford, Essex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Wickford, Essex.
Essex · England · Town
Planning applications in Wickford are administered by Basildon Borough Council. View the full Basildon Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Wickford
Wickford is a town and civil parish situated in the Basildon borough of Essex, approximately 30 miles east of London and 4 miles northeast of Basildon’s centre. As of the 2021 census, Wickford had a population of 27,601, with the built-up area recorded at 27,535 residents, making it a key area for potential planning applications and developments.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £383,180 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Basildon
- Parliamentary constituency: Rayleigh and Wickford
- LSOA: Basildon 008A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Wickford.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Wickford.
- 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 Wickford based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
26 planning applications found near Wickford.
- 26/00757/COND - Land North Of A127 And East Of Nevendon Road Wickford Essex
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 5 (Construction Environmental Management Plan (Biodiversity) (CEMP)) of consent reference 21/01515/FULL.
Status: Undecided | Council: Basildon | Date: 2026-07-03 - - 93 Elizabeth Drive Wickford Essex SS12 0DN
Proposed ground floor rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Basildon | Date: 2026-06-27
View full details - 26/00613/FULL - 80 Hyde Way Wickford Essex SS12 9BS
Single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Council: Basildon | Date: 2026-06-05 - 26/00595/PDPA - 24 Lilac Avenue Wickford Essex SS12 0BW
Notification for a proposed larger home extension projecting 5.00 metres from the rear wall of the original dwelling with a maximum height of 2.70 metres and an eaves height of 2.70 metres, materials
Status: Undecided | Council: Basildon | Date: 2026-05-26 - - 24 Lilac Avenue Wickford Essex SS12 0BW
Notification for a proposed larger home extension projecting 5.00 metres from the rear wall of the original dwelling with a maximum height of 2.70 metres and an eaves height of 2.70 metres, materials
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Basildon | Date: 2026-05-25
View full details - 26/00518/FULL - 4 Radwinter Mews Wickford Essex SS12 9FZ
Single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Council: Basildon | Date: 2026-05-06 - - Land West Of Battlesbridge Bypass Rettendon Wickford
Condition 13 - Detailed lighting scheme
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Chelmsford | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - 67 Swan Lane Wickford Essex SS11 7DE
To establish the lawfulness of the proposed conversion of the existing garage into a home office for personal use.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Basildon | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - 1 London Road Wickford Essex SS12 0AW
Application for approval of details reserved by Condition 5 (Privacy Screen Details) and Condition 6 (Noise Insulation), of planning permission ref. 25/00577/FULL.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Basildon | Date: 2026-01-20
View full details - - 37 Nevendon Road Wickford Essex SS12 0LN
Single storey rear and side extension, replacement flat roof above existing single storey rear extension and extension to front entrance porch
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Basildon | Date: 2025-12-30
View full details - - 30 Alfred Gardens Wickford Essex SS11 7EJ
Raise roof to increase ridge height and formation of chalet style dwelling.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Basildon | Date: 2025-12-24
View full details - - Lost Cause Tattoo Limited Unit 1 Lower Southend Road Wickford Essex SS11 8AB
Change of use from tattoo shop to a dog groomers.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Basildon | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - 4 Lavender Way Wickford Essex SS12 0BG
Extension to existing rear dormer.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Basildon | Date: 2025-08-29
View full details - - 10 Woodlands Road Wickford Essex SS12 0AL
Demolition of building and construct a new single storey building containing a 1 bedroom dwelling
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Basildon | Date: 2025-07-18
View full details - - 39 Charlotte Avenue Wickford Essex SS12 0DZ
Single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Basildon | Date: 2025-05-30
View full details - - 54 High Street Wickford Essex
To establish whether the replacement of drawings 8809-SA-2347-P005C, 8809-SA-2347-P006C and 8809-SA-2347-P023B with 8809-SA-2347-P005D, 8809-SA-2347-P006D and 8809-SA-2347-P023C to amend the shopfront
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Basildon | Date: 2025-05-17
View full details - - 3 - 31 Runwell Road Wickford Essex
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 8 (acoustic protection) and condition 9 (acoustic treatment) of consent reference 19/01502/FULL, granted on appeal APP/V1505/W/20/3251827
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Basildon | Date: 2025-05-07
View full details - - 22 - 26 Runwell Road Wickford Essex SS11 7AB
Alterations to petrol station to demolish existing sales building and construct new sales building (partly 2 storey), alterations to and raising of existing forecourt canopy, installation of new below
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Basildon | Date: 2025-05-07
View full details - - Willowdale Centre High Street Wickford Essex SS12 0RA
1no digital signage kiosk (facing south) to replace existing totem
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Basildon | Date: 2025-05-03
View full details - - 5 - 7 Willowdale Centre High Street Wickford Essex SS12 0RA
Approval of details reserved by condition 4 (Noise Impact Assessment) of approved consent reference 24/00342/FULL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Basildon | Date: 2025-04-28
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A brief summary of Wickford in Essex
Wickford is a town and civil parish situated in the Basildon borough of Essex, approximately 30 miles east of London and 4 miles northeast of Basildon’s centre. As of the 2021 census, Wickford had a population of 27,601, with the built-up area recorded at 27,535 residents, making it a key area for potential planning applications and developments.
Property prices in Wickford show an average sale price of £383,180, 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 Wickford a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Wickford 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 Wickford
In the last 24 months, 59 planning applications were submitted near Wickford. Of these, 87% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Wickford maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Wickford were full planning applications (22), outline applications (12), discharge of conditions (7). Full planning applications account for 37% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 4 medium-scale applications, 46 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.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 33 applications
- Refused: 5 applications
- Awaiting decision: 21 applications
Nearby Towns
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- Runwell planning applications
- Shotgate planning applications
- Nevendon planning applications
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- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.