Planning Applications in EssexLocal Authorities Ranked

Name: Planning applications in England
Creator: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
License: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/

All 14 local authorities in Essex, ranked by planning applications. Data: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (2026 Q1), Open Government Licence v3.0.

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Rank	Local authority	Planning Applications
1	Chelmsford	343
2	Epping Forest	340
3	Colchester	282
4	Uttlesford	278
5	Tendring	258
6	Braintree	237
7	Southend-on-Sea	230
8	Basildon	210
9	Brentwood	187
10	Thurrock	163
11	Rochford	149
12	Maldon	130
13	Castle Point	96
14	Harlow	66