Smilers Farm Pound Lane North Benfleet Basildon Essex SS12 9JS Data via plota.co.uk

26/00075/FULL - Full Application Approved

Proposal

Part retrospective planning permission for the retention of two buildings, and the use of the two buildings and the associated site area for dog hydrotherapy and puppy training including the provision of a secure paddock for puppy training, dog agility, canicross training and dog exercise. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
26 Jan 2026
Validated
28 Jan 2026
Consultation
5 Feb 2026
Approved
14 Aug 2026

Approved on 14 Aug 2026 · Members' List · Last checked 21 Aug 2026

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Important details

Council
Basildon
Application type
Full Application
Postcode
SS12 9JS
Received
26 Jan 2026
Validated
28 Jan 2026
Ward
Pitsea South East
Parish
Bowers Gifford/Nth Ben Parish Council
Case officer
Show
Target decision
25 Mar 2026
Decision
Granted
Decision date
14 Aug 2026
Decision level
Members' List
Applicant
Show
Agent
Mark Jackson Planning

Public comments

No public comments yet.

46 neighbours consulted · Last counted 21 Aug 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14306680
Neighbours
5 Feb 2026
Consultation
5 Feb 2026
Comments by
1 Mar 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