G R Carr (Essex) Limited Archers Fields Pitsea Basildon Essex SS13 1DN Data via plota.co.uk

26/00659/PVPA - Prior Approval for Solar Photo Voltaics Decided

Proposal

Application for prior approval (Class J, Part 14) for installation of a solar photovoltaic system on the roof at G R Carr (Essex Limited), Archer Fields, Pitsea, Basildon. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
10 Jun 2026
Validated
12 Jun 2026
Consultation
14 Jul 2026
Prior Approval Not Required
5 Aug 2026

Prior Approval Not Required on 5 Aug 2026 · Chief Planner Decisions · Last checked 6 Aug 2026

Important details

Council
Basildon
Application type
Prior Approval for Solar Photo Voltaics
Postcode
SS13 1DN
Received
10 Jun 2026
Validated
12 Jun 2026
Ward
Pitsea North West
Case officer
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Target decision
6 Aug 2026
Decision
Prior Approval Not Required
Decision date
5 Aug 2026
Decision level
Chief Planner Decisions
Applicant
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Agent
Centreco UK Ltd

Public comments

No public comments yet.

Last counted 6 Aug 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15000657
Site notice
14 Jul 2026
Env. assessment
No
Basildon
Planning Authority Score
4.8/10
Below average
#156 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

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