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Land West Of Benfleet, East Of Canvey Way (A130) And North And South Of Jotmans Lane Benfleet Essex

Awaiting decision Castle Point 26/0310/OUT Outline Application

Works: Demolition Major scheme

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Proposal

Outline application for the demolition of existing buildings, and development of up to 675 dwellings, primary school (including early years and childcare nursery), healthcare facility, residential care home, open space, creation of a new access from Canvey Way, infrastructure, drainage, and ancillary works (all matters reserved except access)

As published by the council, reference 26/0310/OUT

Application record

Reference
26/0310/OUT
Type
Outline Application
Status
Registered
Received
29 May 2026
Validated
16 Jul 2026
Ward
Tarpots
Decision by
Committee Decision

Comment by 25 September 2026

The council is taking comments on this application until then. Have your say on Castle Point's portal.

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 29 May 2026

    Received by Castle Point

  2. 16 Jul 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 25 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  4. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 10 September 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

    Castle Point took a median of 55 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

172 documents on file for this application

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What happens while it is decided

This application is with Castle Point for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Castle Point decided outline applications in a median of 42 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

About outline applications

An outline application tests the principle of developing a site, holding back details such as appearance and landscaping as reserved matters for later approval. More in our guide to planning application types.

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