100 Bruce Grove Wickford Essex SS11 8QH Data via plota.co.uk

26/00428/FULL - Full Application Approved

Proposal

Erection of single-storey rear extension to be used as snug/conservatory area and change of use from C3 (Residential Dwelling) to C2 (Residential Institution) to create a residential care home for young children aged between 10-17 years old. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
17 Apr 2026
Validated
18 Apr 2026
Consultation
30 Apr 2026
Approved
19 Jun 2026

Approved on 19 Jun 2026 · Members' List · Last checked 5 Jul 2026

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Important details

Council
Basildon
Application type
Full Application
Postcode
SS11 8QH
Received
17 Apr 2026
Validated
18 Apr 2026
Ward
Wickford North
Parish
Shotgate Parish Council
Case officer
Show
Target decision
13 Jun 2026
Decision
Granted
Decision date
19 Jun 2026
Decision level
Members' List
Applicant
Show
Agent
SMART SKILLS LTD

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14769285
Consultation
30 Apr 2026
Comments by
24 May 2026
Env. assessment
No
Basildon
Planning Authority Score
4.8/10
Below average
#156 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

Basildon ranks #145 out of 296 councils for householder decision speed. Basildon is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 84% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils
only 84% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Basildon decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
87%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #165 of 296
84%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #253 of 296
65%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #145 of 296
32%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #63 of 296
80%
Minor dwellings approved
132 decided (1-9 homes)
82%
Major dwellings approved
11 decided (10+ homes)
85%
Change of use approved
53 decided
806
Total decisions
108 refused in the year to March 2026