Burstead planning approval rate
Burstead ward in Basildon has a 89.7% approval rate based on 68 planning decisions. Basildon overall: 90.1%.
Last updated: March 2026
89.7%
ward approval rate
68
Decisions
61
Approved
7
Refused
90.1%
Basildon average
Burstead is broadly in line with the Basildon average — neither notably strict nor notably permissive.
How Burstead compares
Burstead ward
89.7%
Basildon overall
90.1%
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Recent decisions in Burstead
New windows to elevations and new external WC to rear · Fri 13 Feb 2026
Removal of a single detached house and garage and construction of 2nos. detached · Fri 13 Feb 2026
Single storey rear extension, and front porch with associated access ramp. · Fri 06 Feb 2026
To establish the lawfulness of a proposed rear dormer and front rooflights · Fri 30 Jan 2026
Construction of first floor extension including raising of roof, dormer windows · Fri 30 Jan 2026
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✓ Common refusal reasons in Basildon
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✓ PDF report to share with your architect
Less than one set of revised drawings. Based on 578 decisions.