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Essex, in the UK
Sample of the planning applications builders are quoting on right now. Last 90 days.
37 of 1,597 shown below, anonymised to street level. Subscribe to get every new lead with full details, plus a starter batch the day you sign up.
Start receiving leadsBuxus House London RoadCB10
NewProposed demolition of existing conservatory and proposal of replacement single storey extension, with amendments to roof structure and changes to materials and fenestration
& Land South Of Roman RoadCM15
Demolition of existing dwelling at no. 123 Roman Road and the construction of 60 new dwellings together with new vehicular access from Roman Road, Public Open Space, drainage infrastructure and assoc…
Kings Head HillE4
Construction of a single storey side extension.
Margaret AvenueE4
Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) - Construction of dormer roof extension to main rear roof, with installation of four roof lights to front roof slope.
The BramblingsE4
Construction of first floor side extension.
Bank View Hill Green Clatterbury LaneCB11
Proposed single storey extension and internal alterations to the ground floor and addition of a first floor terrace from the master bedroom.
Bolford StreetCM6
Erection of single-storey lean-to extension to provide ground-floor WC.
Bolford StreetCM6
Erection of single-storey lean-to extension to provide ground-floor WC.
Blue House Farm Cottage Chelmsford RoadCM1
Demolition of existing conservatory and proposal of two storey rear extension, garage conversion and new front entrance canopy and bay window.
Braiswick FarmCO4
Removal of non-original fireplace brickwork and timber lintel. Replacement of damaged timber lintel. Part removal of repaired internal masonry wall and replacement of timber lintel
Elgar CloseSS15
Alterations to existing detached garage comprising replacement of existing flat roof with a dual-pitched roof.
Crystal Broomhills Chase Billericay EssexCM12
To establish of the lawfulness of the proposed side extension, dormer, and outbuilding.
Runwell RoadSS11
Demolition of existing car showroom/outbuildings.
Leasway Wickford EssexSS12
Demolition of existing rear extension. Construction of a new single-storey rear extension. Removal of the existing rear shed. Enlargement of the existing ground-floor front projection. Construction o…
St Marys DriveSS7
Erection of a single-storey annexe building in rear garden
ParkE4
Proposed erection of 8x houses.
Warden Hall CottagesCM5
Demolition of existing side extension. Proposed two storey extension to side and rear and proposed single storey rear extension. (Amended application to EPF/0274/26).
Sutherland BoulevardSS9
Demolish existing single storey rear extensions and side garage, erect single storey side and rear extensions with rooflights
Ennismore GardensSS2
Hip to gable roof extension, dormer to rear with juliette balcony and rooflights to front to form habitable accommodation in the loftspace, extend soil vent pipe to above dormer windows (certificate…
Bonchurch AvenueSS9
Demolish existing conservatory to rear and garage to side, erect single storey side extension
Crown RoadCO15
Application to Determine if Prior Approval is Required for a Proposed Larger Home Extension - Single-storey rear extension measuring 6m in depth, 3.55m high and 2.2m at the eaves, assessed under the…
Great Gregories HouseCM16
Infill extension of existing garage to create space for miscellaneous storage.
Tye Common RoadCM12
Detached Garden Room
Sycamore WayCO13
Householder Planning Application - single storey rear extension (following removal of rear conservatory) and solar panels to rear roof slope
Midguard WayCM9
Claim for lawful development certificate for the proposed formation of a rear dormer with a sloping roof.
Long Riding Basildon EssexSS14
Notification for a proposed larger home extension projecting 6 metres from the rear wall of the original dwelling with a maximum height of 3 metres and an eaves height of 2.90 metres, materials to ma…
Lansdowne AvenueSS9
Demolish conservatory, single storey rear extension, alter elevations, remove rear chimney stack, install detached outbuilding and heat pump to rear garden (Lawful Certificate Development - Proposed)
Waterford RoadSS3
Erect attached garden room to rear
The Gables Priory LaneCM3
Erection of two detached dwellings with associated garages,parking, access, private amenity space and landscaping.
Land Adj DonumCM19
Outline planning application for the erection of 3 new dwellings with details of layout, access, and landscaping submitted for approval, with all other matters (appearance and scale) reserved.
Harold GardensSS11
The construction of a single storey rear extension, which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by a maximum depth of 6m, for which the maximum height would be 2.9m, and for which t…
Carisbrooke Chelmsford RoadCM6
Demolition of existing conservatory, erection of single storey rear extension with roof lantern. Replacement and relocation of front door. Rendering of front kitchen wall (currently brick).
TanglewoodCO3
Re-submission of application 260373 following dismissed appeal Ref. 6009741, with amendments to the first-floor dormer proposals.
Longstomps AvenueCM2
The construction of a single storey rear extension, which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by a maximum depth of 8m, for which the maximum height would be 3.4m, and for which t…
Donald WayCM2
First floor side extension.
Elder AvenueSS12
To establish the lawfulness of a a proposed single storey rear extension.
Rothmans AvenueCM2
Proposed single storey rear extension
Essex sees between 473 and 813 planning applications per month (averaging 693); recent months are easing.
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Application volume by project type, last 90 days.
The three busiest councils in Essex right now are Chelmsford (1,085 apps in the last 90 days), Epping Forest (973) and Colchester (756). Between them, that's about 176% of what comes through the area.
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Dear Homeowner,
Congratulations on submitting your planning application for a loft conversion at 22 Laurel Gardens. It's exciting to see local homeowners investing in improving their properties.
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We finished a loft conversion much like yours on Abbeydale Road earlier this year: two bedrooms and a shower room, done in eleven weeks with the family living at home throughout.
I know the two big questions at this stage are what it will really cost and what it's like to live through the build. Those are exactly the things I'd rather set out honestly with you before you commit to anything.
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I look forward to hearing from you.
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