Billericay Planning Portal: Applying for Planning Permission
The Billericay Planning Portal is the official virtual platform for submitting and managing planning applications within the area. It provides a simple and efficient way for developers to upload any essential documents and monitor an application’s progress. Local residents can also use the planning register to search for applications and submit comments on developments within their vicinity.
At Collington Winter, our team of experienced ecological consultants offers specialist planning support for projects in and around Billericay. We ensure your development complies with local environmental policies and national planning regulations, helping you avoid unnecessary delays and move confidently toward securing planning permission.
Using the Planning Portal in Billericay
- Prepare Your Application
Gather the necessary application documentation. Please note, this will vary depending on the nature of your development:
- Completed forms, which are available via the Billericay Planning Portal (accessible through the Basildon Council Website)
- Site maps and architectural plans
- Supporting documents, including any ecological surveys or design statements.
- Submit Online
Once completed, upload all relevant forms and documents onto the system
- Public Consultation
After completing your submission, your application enters the public consultation phase. Residents and stakeholders will now be able to access the planning application to leave appropriate feedback.
- Application Review
The council will evaluate your proposal against local planning and environmental policies. Changes to strategy may be required, particularly regarding Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG).
- Decision Notification
A planning officer or committee will issue a decision, which will be reflected on the portal.
Ecological Considerations for Planning Applications
Environmental impact is a factor all should consider when proposing a new development. Most projects will require:
Ecological Surveys – Assess any risks to biodiversity and inform potential mitigation strategies
Protected Species Assessment – Identify any present protected species like bats, newts, or nesting birds, and suggest necessary safeguards.
Tree surveys – Evaluate species, health, and root zones to protect mature trees.
Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) – In line with the Environment Act 2021, developments must deliver a minimum of a 10% net gain in biodiversity.
Landscape Surveys – Assess ecological and visual impact and identify landscape enhancement options.
Ecological Clerk of Works – On-site environmental monitoring during construction to ensure compliance with agreed measures.
How can Collington Winter Assist?
At Collington Winter Environmental, our ecology team offers end-to-end ecological support for planning applications, helping you navigate everything from preliminary ecological surveys to Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) calculations and on-site monitoring. We ensure that your development complies with all relevant local policies and national environmental regulations.
If you need expert ecological guidance for a project in or around Billericay, we are ready to help. Fill out the enquiry form below, call us on 01204 939608, or email info@collingtonwinter.co.uk – we’re here to support your project from start to finish.
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