Crays Hall Farm Church Lane Ramsden Crays Billericay Essex CM11 2UN Data via plota.co.uk
26/00044/PVPA - Prior Approval for Solar Photo Voltaics
Decided
Proposal
Application for prior approval (Class J, Part 14) for the Installation of 137.7 kW roof mounted solar panels on 3no agricultural barns. Data via plota.co.uk
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Received
15 Jan 2026
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Validated
19 Jan 2026
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Prior Approval Not Required
27 Feb 2026
Prior Approval Not Required on 27 Feb 2026 · Chief Planner Decisions · Last checked 6 Jul 2026
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Important details
- Council
- Basildon
- Application type
- Prior Approval for Solar Photo Voltaics
- Postcode
- CM11 2UN
- Received
- 15 Jan 2026
- Validated
- 19 Jan 2026
- Ward
- Castledon And Crouch
- Parish
- Ramsden Crays Parish Council
- Case officer
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- Target decision
- 15 Mar 2026
- Decision
- Prior Approval Not Required
- Decision date
- 27 Feb 2026
- Decision level
- Chief Planner Decisions
- Applicant
- Show
- Agent
- Sentry
Consultation & key dates
- Alt. reference
- PP-14570537
- Env. assessment
- No
Historical activity at this location
37 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
This property
Previous applications at this address
2025
Approved
Retrospective planning permission for agricultural access track
2025
Approved
Construction of a manure store (agricultural barn) on site to replace previously destroye…
2025
Withdrawn
Construction of a manure store (agricultural building). (withdrawn see 25/00211/FULL)
2025
Approved
Proposed change of use from redundant agricultural grain storage buildings to offices (Cl…
2023
Approved
Retrospective application for agricultural building and farmyard
2023
Approved
Retrospective application for agricultural building and farmyard
2023
Approved
Erection of agricultural storage building and extension of adjacent farmyard for agricult…
2023
Approved
Erection of agricultural storage building and extension of adjacent farmyard for agricult…
2023
Approved
Retrospective application for agricultural lean-to building
2023
Approved
Retrospective application for agricultural lean-to building
2022
Refused
Installation of renewable energy generating station comprising ground mounted photovoltai…
2022
Refused
Installation of renewable energy generating station comprising ground mounted photovoltai…
2022
Approved
This scheme involves the installation of a new H- pole with ABSD (Air Break Switch Discon…
2022
Approved
This scheme involves the installation of a new H- pole with ABSD (Air Break Switch Discon…
2022
Approved
Change of use from redundant agricultural grain storage buildings to offices (Class E(C)i…
2022
Approved
Change of use from redundant agricultural grain storage buildings to offices (Class E(C)i…
2020
Approved
Outline application for the erection of agricultural workers dwelling with all matters re…
2021
Withdrawn
Screening opinion for a proposed Solar Energy Scheme on land at Crays Hall Farm
2020
Approved
Change of use of redundant agricultural building to a single storey residential dwelling
2020
Approved
Change of use of redundant agricultural building to a single storey residential dwelling
2017
Approved
Demolition of existing dwelling and outbuildings. Construction of replacement dwelling wi…
2017
Approved
Demolition of existing dwelling and outbuildings. Construction of replacement dwelling wi…
2017
Approved
Conversion of existing redundant agricultural buildings to a single storey residential dw…
2017
Approved
Conversion of existing redundant agricultural buildings to a single storey residential dw…
2016
Approved
Erection of a steel portal frame open fronted agricultural building for housing sheep and…
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2024
Refused
The Ranch Church Lane Ramsden Crays Billericay Essex CM11 2UN
Proposed demolition of existing garage/annexe/stable building, redevelopment incorporatin…
2024
Refused
The Ranch Church Lane Ramsden Crays Billericay Essex CM11 2UN
Proposed demolition of existing garage/annexe/stable building, redevelopment incorporatin…
2024
Approved
The Ranch Church Lane Ramsden Crays Billericay Essex CM11 2UN
To establish the lawfulness of a proposed outbuilding (indoor swimming pool)
2024
Approved
The Ranch Church Lane Ramsden Crays Billericay Essex CM11 2UN
To establish the lawfulness of a proposed outbuilding (indoor swimming pool)
2023
Approved
Parsonage Farm Cottage Church Lane Ramsden Crays Billericay Essex CM11 2UN
Notification for a proposed larger home extension projecting 6 metres from the rear wall…
2023
Approved
Parsonage Farm Cottage Church Lane Ramsden Crays Billericay Essex CM11 2UN
Notification for a proposed larger home extension projecting 6 metres from the rear wall…
2020
Approved
Crays Hall Farm Church Lane Ramsden Crays Billericay CM11 2UN
Application for approval of details by Condition 3 (Materials) Condition 5 (Archaeologica…
2020
Approved
Crays Hall Farm Church Lane Ramsden Crays Billericay CM11 2UN
Application for approval of details by Condition 3 (Materials) Condition 5 (Archaeologica…
2018
Refused
Cabin 1 Riverbank Church Lane Ramsden Crays Billericay Essex CM11 2UN
To establish that bungalow 1, comprising a self contained single dwellinghouse, has exist…
2018
Refused
Cabin 2 Riverbank Church Lane Ramsden Crays Billericay Essex CM11 2UN
To establish that bungalow 2, comprising a self contained single dwellinghouse, has exist…
2017
Approved
2 Crays Hall Cottage Church Lane Ramsden Crays Billericay CM11 2UN
To establish the lawfulness of the proposed construction of a two storey and single store…
2017
Approved
2 Crays Hall Cottage Church Lane Ramsden Crays Billericay CM11 2UN
To establish the lawfulness of the proposed construction of a two storey and single store…
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.
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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
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