2 Byrd Court Laindon Essex SS15 5QP Data via plota.co.uk

26/00717/LDCP - LDC - Proposed Refused

Proposal

To establish the lawfulness of proposed change of use of an existing C4 (supported living for up to 6 people) into C3(b) (children care, under 17 years old) for up to 3 children with up to 3 live in staff. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
25 Jun 2026
Refused
10 Aug 2026
Appeal
Not lodged

Refused on 10 Aug 2026 · Chief Planner Decisions · Last checked 11 Aug 2026

Important details

Council
Basildon
Application type
LDC - Proposed
Postcode
SS15 5QP
Received
25 Jun 2026
Validated
25 Jun 2026
Ward
Laindon Park
Case officer
Show
Target decision
20 Aug 2026
Decision
Refused
Decision date
10 Aug 2026
Decision level
Chief Planner Decisions
Applicant
Show
Agent
MK Design and Build Ltd

Public comments

No public comments yet.

Last counted 11 Aug 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15019368
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