Land South Of Bretts Farm Romford Road Aveley Essex Data via plota.co.uk
Proposal
Outline planning application with all matters reserved apart from access for residential development comprising up to 450 dwellings (houses, flats and bungalows), a new doctors surgery and health facility, retail and commercial floorspace within Use Class E, supporting recreational and public open space including sports pitches, a new park and allotments, landscaping including sustainable drainage systems and access and servicing. Data via plota.co.uk
Application progress
Under consideration
No decision has been issued yet. Plota predicted a decision around 28 Oct 2026; it is now day 371.
Documents 75
Statements & assessments 41
Plans & drawings 10
Application forms 2
Consultation & comments 17
Other documents 5
Site constraints 2
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Important details
Decision outlook
Day 371, past the statutory target. 50% of outline applications in Thurrock are decided within thirteen weeks; extensions of time are common, and the council need not decide on the day. Last seen undecided on 27 Oct 2026.
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Public comments
96% object · above the UK average of 74%
230 neighbours consulted · Last counted 27 Oct 2026
Consultation & key dates
- Comments by
- 2 Feb 2026
- Site or press notice
- 4 Dec 2025
- Statutory expiry
- 21 Jan 2026
- Env. assessment
- No
Thurrock is one of the fastest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #25 out of 296. Thurrock is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 82% approved vs 90% nationally.
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The consultation period closed on 2 Feb 2026.