Key Resources
From this page you can find direct links to information that you may find of help when commenting and objecting to planning applications, responding to the Local Plan consultation, or simply articles that help to explain certain aspects of the planning system.
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Basildon Local Plan Public Consultation 18.3 & Evidence Base
The latest public consultation is now running until 16 January 2026. THE CONSULTATION IS NOW CLOSED
Please take part. It is our last chance to comment on the proposed content of the Local Plan.
Local Plan Consultation 18.3
Please take part. It is our last chance to comment on the proposed content of the Local Plan.
Local Plan Consultation 18.3
Latest Maps
Click here to see our latest maps showing Green Belt sites where planning applications have been approved, where applications are yet to be determined, those where it is possible to submit comments & objections, and sites where a planning application is expected.
Latest Maps
Latest Maps
Planning Application Help
For help on how to submit comments and objections on planning applications please click below.
Whilst using Basildon council's ePlanning System is the preferred option, you can submit comments by email or letter. Our help page explains how.
Planning Application Help
Whilst using Basildon council's ePlanning System is the preferred option, you can submit comments by email or letter. Our help page explains how.
Planning Application Help
Current Planning Applications
Details of current Green Belt housing planning applications can be found by clicking here
Current Planning Applications.
We encourage all of you to submit an objection whether you live near the proposed developments or not. They will all have an impact on your life in Billericay in some way. They will put even more pressure on school places, access to doctors, dentists & hospitals, parking places, roads and trains. And we will lose valuable open spaces, wildlife and productive farmland.
Current Planning Applications.
We encourage all of you to submit an objection whether you live near the proposed developments or not. They will all have an impact on your life in Billericay in some way. They will put even more pressure on school places, access to doctors, dentists & hospitals, parking places, roads and trains. And we will lose valuable open spaces, wildlife and productive farmland.
About Planning Applications
Planning applications can be confusing. In this article we explain the various types of planning applications the process that is typically followed.
About Planning Applications
About Planning Applications
Housing Numbers
In this article we explain the housing numbers and why they are important, and wrong!
Housing Numbers
Housing Numbers
Affordable Housing & Housing Affordability - they are different!
Affordable housing is a much used but misunderstood term. Please read this article to understand what it REALLY means!
Affordable Housing
Affordable Housing
Infrastructure
Adequate infrastructure to support the massive sale of housing being proposed is essential. This article explores how infrastructures, as schools, health facilities and roads, are to be provided. Hopefully!
Infrastructure
Infrastructure
2025 Green Belt Study
Basildon council's latest 2025 Green Belt Study can be found here.
www.basildon.gov.uk/media/12758/Basildon-Green-Belt-Study-2025/pdf/Basildon_Green_Belt_Study_-_Formatted_Final1.0.pdf?m=1764254673237
www.basildon.gov.uk/media/12758/Basildon-Green-Belt-Study-2025/pdf/Basildon_Green_Belt_Study_-_Formatted_Final1.0.pdf?m=1764254673237
Grey Belt
Golden Rules
The Golden Rules apply when the Green Belt is released for development. This short article explains what they are.
Golden Rules
Golden Rules
Very Special Circumstances
This is a technical aspect of the planning system that can allow development to take place on the Green Belt.
Very Special Circumstances
Very Special Circumstances
Why is no building happening?
This might help to explain why approvals are being granted but building still isn't taking place.
Why is no building happening?
Why is no building happening?
