Burstead planning approval rate
Burstead ward in Basildon has a 85.5% approval rate based on 221 planning decisions. Basildon overall: 90.0%.
Last updated: August 2026
85.5%
ward approval rate
221
Decisions
189
Approved
32
Refused
90.0%
Basildon average
Burstead is 4.5 percentage points below the Basildon average, suggesting slightly tighter scrutiny in this ward. Preparation matters more here.
How Burstead compares
Burstead ward
85.5%
Basildon overall
90.0%
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Recent decisions in Burstead
To establish the lawfulness of the proposed ground floor rear extension replacin · Fri 14 Aug 2026
Retrospective change of use from domestic Garage (Class C3) to Commercial Gym (C · Fri 14 Aug 2026
Extend current loft room with rear dormer, front roof lights, single storey rear · Fri 07 Aug 2026
Demolition of existing conservatory and construction of a part two-storey, part · Mon 03 Aug 2026
First floor rear extension · Mon 03 Aug 2026
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