Carpenters Farm Harrow Road North Benfleet Basildon Essex SS12 9JJ Data via plota.co.uk
Decided
26/00123/FULL
Description
Stable conversion and construction of a dormer. Data via plota.co.uk
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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
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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