Vintage Inx Limited 1 Honywood Road Basildon Essex SS14 3DS

Decided 26/00134/FULL
Council
Date received
4 Feb 2026
Date validated
6 Feb 2026
Postcode
SS14 3DS

Description

Change of use of additional internal floorspace previously associated with the tattoo studio to form part of the cafe use (Class E). Internal reconfiguration of the existing cafe operation within the unit to support an extended food use. Conversion of the rear studio area to an ancillary stock storeroom, to support the cafe operation.

5.1/10
Planning Authority Score
#133 of 282

Basildon ranks #108 out of 282 councils for householder decision speed. Basildon is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 82% approved vs 90% nationally.

Basildon decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
84%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #209 of 282
82%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #250 of 282
77%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #108 of 282
31%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #55 of 282
72%
Minor dwellings approved
114 decided (1-9 homes)
89%
Major dwellings approved
9 decided (10+ homes)
83%
Change of use approved
52 decided
781
Total decisions
123 refused in 2025