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Castle Point planning applications

1,319 applications. 86% approved. 55 days to decide.

As of September 2026, PlanIndex holds 1,319 planning applications from Castle Point. 229 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 86% of clear-cut outcomes approved.

229
Decided 12 months to September 2026
317
New applications 12 months to September 2026
100
Awaiting decision

Castle Point takes a median of 55 days to decide a planning application. See how that compares.

All applications

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  • 26/0496/HPA Awaiting decision

    37 Watlington Road Benfleet Essex SS7 5DS

    Construction of single storey rear extension projecting 6 metres from the rear of the original wall of the dwelling, with a maximum height of 4 metres and an eaves height of 2.86 metres

    Submitted 1 Sep 2026 Prior approval
  • 26/0497/CDN Awaiting decision

    Apartment 30 408 London Road Benfleet Essex SS7 1AX

    Confirmation of compliance with S106 conditions related to application 15/0703/VAR (partially approved 28th April 2025-25/0307/CDN)

    Submitted 28 Aug 2026 Conditions
  • 26/0486/CDN Awaiting decision

    Walsingham House Lionel Road Canvey Island Essex SS8 9DE

    Submission of details pursuant to condition 14 (Residential Travel Information Pack) of permission 25/0686/VAR

    Submitted 26 Aug 2026 Conditions
  • 26/0487/VAR Awaiting decision

    148 Cumberland Avenue Benfleet Essex SS7 1DY

    Variation of condition 2 (Approved Plans) of permission 26/0064/FUL

    Submitted 26 Aug 2026 Amendments
  • 26/0481/CLE Awaiting decision

    Land Rear Of 17 Underhill Road Benfleet Essex SS7 1EW

    Site excavated and foul drainage installed

    Submitted 24 Aug 2026 Lawful development
  • 26/0482/VAR Awaiting decision

    153A High Street Canvey Island Essex SS8 7RQ

    Variations of condition 2 (approved plans) and condition 4 (operation hours) of permission 24/0752/FUL

    Submitted 24 Aug 2026 Amendments
  • 26/0478/FUL Awaiting decision

    Land Adjacent To 14 Hall Crescent Hadleigh Benfleet Essex SS7 2QW

    Erect 2 storey detached dwelling and extend existing vehicle crossover

    Submitted 20 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • 26/0475/TPO Awaiting decision

    59 South View Road Benfleet Essex SS7 5ND

    Oak T1 (Oak) - 30% reduction in height Oak T2 (Oak) - 2m Crown lift and 30% crown reduction Oak T3 (Oak) - 2m Crown lift and 30% crown reduction (TPO 11/2000)

    Submitted 19 Aug 2026 Trees
  • 26/0471/FUL Awaiting decision

    12 Clarence Road Benfleet Essex SS7 1DD

    Construct single storey rear extension with a flat roof and eternal alterations

    Submitted 19 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • 26/0476/CLP Awaiting decision

    6 Willison Way Benfleet Essex SS7 1FP

    Construct single storey rear extension and loft conversion

    Submitted 19 Aug 2026 Lawful development
  • 26/0470/FUL Awaiting decision

    665 High Road Benfleet Essex SS7 5SF

    Construct single storey front extension to existing commercial premises

    Submitted 18 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • 26/0469/CLP Awaiting decision

    74 Thorney Bay Road Canvey Island Essex SS8 0HQ

    Demolition of the existing part-width rear conservatory and construction of a new single-storey rear extension measuring 7.2m in width and projecting 3m from the original rear wall of the dwelling. The extension will have an eaves height to not exceed 3m and a pitched roof with a maximum overall height not exceeding 4m. The external walls will be constructed in brickwork to match the existing dwelling. The proposal includes all associated building works required to construct and connect the extension to the existing dwelling.

    Submitted 18 Aug 2026 Lawful development
  • 26/0473/CPA3MA Awaiting decision

    665 High Road Benfleet Essex SS7 5SF

    Change of use of existing first-floor Class E commercial accommodation to provide 1 no. self-contained two-bedroom, three-person dwelling (Class C3), with associated parking, cycle and refuse storage

    Submitted 18 Aug 2026 Outline
  • 26/0472/PIP Awaiting decision

    Brooks Stables Hilltop Avenue Benfleet Essex SS7 1PH

    Permission in Principle for the erection of 1No. residential dwelling

    Submitted 17 Aug 2026 Outline
  • 26/0466/CDN Awaiting decision

    Walsingham House Lionel Road Canvey Island Essex SS8 9DE

    Submission of details pursuant to condition 6 (Hydrostatic and Hydrodynamic Pressures), Condition 16 (SuDS Maintenance Plan), Condition 17 (Fencing), Condition 18 (Landscaping), Condition 20 (Bat and Bird Boxes), Condition 30 (Flood Response Plan) and Condition 38 (Cycle Parking - Block A) of permission 25/0686/VAR

    Submitted 17 Aug 2026 Conditions
  • 26/0460/OUT Awaiting decision

    Land Rear Of 295 Rayleigh Road Thundersley Benfleet Essex SS7 3XA

    Outline application for development of 1 custom build and 7 market houses (all matters reserved except access, appearance, layout and scale)

    Submitted 14 Aug 2026 Outline
  • 26/0461/TPO Awaiting decision

    37 Surig Road Canvey Island Essex SS8 9EP

    T1 (Oak) Cut branches by 4m around cable to allow utility company to replace damaged conductor to power line (TPO 6/89)

    Submitted 14 Aug 2026 Trees
  • 26/0459/CON Granted

    Land Adjacent To Lower Wyburns Farm Daws Heath Road Rayleigh Essex

    Demolition of existing buildings and development of 94 dwellings (C3), a new access from Daws Heath Road, public open space and associated landscaping, parking and infrastructure.

    Submitted 14 Aug 2026 Outline
  • 26/0457/FUL Awaiting decision

    58 Furtherwick Road Canvey Island Essex SS8 7AE

    External alterations including new windows and doors

    Submitted 13 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • 26/0456/FUL Awaiting decision

    50 Shipwrights Drive Thundersley Benfleet Essex SS7 1RA

    Demolish existing side extension (formally a garage and is now a bathroom and store to rear of the existing bathroom) and construct new side extension and alter roof of existing rear extension from mono pitch roof to flat roof

    Submitted 12 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • 26/0453/FUL Awaiting decision

    349 Long Road Canvey Island Essex SS8 0JQ

    Change of use from residential to 9 person HMO including garage conversion and fenestration alterations

    Submitted 11 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • 26/0454/HPA Awaiting decision

    161 Scrub Lane Hadleigh Benfleet Essex SS7 2JG

    Construction of single storey rear extension projecting 8 metres from the rear of the original wall of the dwelling, with a maximum height of 4 metres and an eaves height of 2.20 metres

    Submitted 11 Aug 2026 Prior approval
  • 26/0450/CLP Awaiting decision

    27 Wamburg Road Canvey Island Essex SS8 8JR

    Garage conversion including replacing garage door with window and raising the roof height

    Submitted 10 Aug 2026 Lawful development
  • 26/0452/FUL Awaiting decision

    41 Woodcote Way Thundersley Benfleet Essex SS7 4ND

    Construct two storey rear extension

    Submitted 10 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • 26/0445/FUL Awaiting decision

    41 Woodlands Park Hadleigh Leigh-on-sea Essex SS9 3TP

    Part-demolition and reconstruction of existing front feature gable, ground floor rear extension, first-floor rear extension, new roof, second-floor dormer extension and external alterations

    Submitted 6 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • 26/0439/FUL Awaiting decision

    43 Burlington Gardens Hadleigh Benfleet Essex SS7 2JJ

    Construct hip to gable roof extension, rear dormer and external alterations

    Submitted 5 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • 26/0449/CLE Awaiting decision

    288 Rayleigh Road Thundersley Benfleet Essex SS7 3XE

    Erect hip to gable roof extension with associated rear dormer, removal of chimney stack, repositioning of solar panels and alterations to fenestration

    Submitted 5 Aug 2026 Lawful development
  • 26/0440/FUL Awaiting decision

    10 Cross Road Thundersley Benfleet Essex SS7 1RP

    Change of use of rear garden outbuilding to independent living accommodation (retrospective)

    Submitted 5 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • 26/0443/CLP Awaiting decision

    128 Church Road Thundersley Benfleet Essex SS7 4EP

    Use of land for sitting a mobile home for use ancillary to the main dwelling

    Submitted 5 Aug 2026 Lawful development
  • 26/0441/FUL Awaiting decision

    1 St Annes Road Canvey Island Essex SS8 7LS

    Construct single storey side extension and extend porch

    Submitted 5 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • 26/0442/FUL Awaiting decision

    44 Kiln Road Thundersley Benfleet Essex SS7 1TB

    Construct outbuilding (Retrospective)

    Submitted 5 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • 26/0437/FUL Awaiting decision

    635 High Road Benfleet Essex SS7 5SF

    Conversion of existing garage and conservatory to habitable accommodation and associated external alterations.

    Submitted 4 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • 26/0438/FUL Awaiting decision

    35A Marine Approach Canvey Island Essex SS8 0AL

    Construct front extension to create annex

    Submitted 4 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • 26/0436/FUL Awaiting decision

    1 Northwick Road Canvey Island Essex SS8 0PU

    Proposed changes to existing HGV movements

    Submitted 3 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • 26/0431/FUL Awaiting decision

    18 Grosvenor Road Benfleet Essex SS7 1NP

    Construct first floor rear extension, front dormers and external alterations

    Submitted 3 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • 26/0435/FUL Awaiting decision

    2 Grasmere Road Thundersley Benfleet Essex SS7 3HF

    Demolish garage and conservatory and construct two storey/single storey side extensions

    Submitted 3 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • 26/0434/FUL Awaiting decision

    8 Solby Wood Thundersley Benfleet Essex SS7 2FQ

    Convert loft and insert rooflight windows, gable window and solar panels

    Submitted 3 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • 26/0430/CLP Awaiting decision

    587 London Road Hadleigh Benfleet Essex SS7 2EB

    Rear box dormer, internal alterations and rooflights to front & rear elevations.

    Submitted 3 Aug 2026 Lawful development
  • 26/0432/FUL Awaiting decision

    122 Cedar Road Canvey Island Essex SS8 9HS

    Insert dropped kerb and hardstanding

    Submitted 3 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • 26/0429/FUL Awaiting decision

    587 London Road Hadleigh Benfleet Essex SS7 2EB

    Demolish existing conservatory and construct a single storey rear/side extension

    Submitted 3 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • 26/0433/CDN Awaiting decision

    218 High Street Canvey Island Essex SS8 7SX

    Submission of details pursuant to condition 4 (Acoustic Fence and Loading Bay) of permission 26/0255/FUL

    Submitted 3 Aug 2026 Conditions
  • 26/0428/LBC Awaiting decision

    The Anchor Essex Way Benfleet Essex SS7 1LS

    Re-painting/advertisements to the external elevations (retrospective)

    Submitted 31 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 26/0427/FUL Awaiting decision

    25 Delfzul Road Canvey Island Essex SS8 9AS

    Convert garage and external alterations including replacing garage door with window

    Submitted 31 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • 26/0426/FUL Awaiting decision

    1 Selbourne Road Thundersley Benfleet Essex SS7 4AN

    Change of Use from Dwellinghouse (Use Class C3a) to Children's Residential Home (Use Class C2)

    Submitted 31 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • 26/0424/FUL Awaiting decision

    117 Tilburg Road Canvey Island Essex SS8 9AQ

    Garage conversion with single storey rear extension, raised roof and external alterations

    Submitted 29 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • 26/0423/CON Decided

    Land South Of Marsh Farm Marsh Lane Fobbing Essex

    Application for the variation of conditions 9 (ecological management plan) and 11 (written scheme of investigation archaeology) of planning permission ref: APP/M1595/W/23/3328712, Thurrock Borough Council ref: 21/01635/FUL, (Installation of renewable-led energy generation station comprising ground-mounted photovoltaic solar arrays and battery-based electricity storage containers together with substation, inverter/transformers stations, site access, internal access tracks, security measures, access gates, other ancillary infrastructure, grid connection cable, landscaping and biodiversity enhancements) to facilitate the creation of the approved site access off High Road

    Submitted 28 Jul 2026 Outline
  • 26/0421/FUL Awaiting decision

    46 The Chase Thundersley Benfleet Essex SS7 3BS

    Construct rear infill extension, replace rear extension roof, and extend drop kerb

    Submitted 27 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • 26/0422/ADV Awaiting decision

    Essex Mazda 8 Stadium Way Thundersley Benfleet Essex SS7 3NZ

    1No. 4m externally illuminated totem

    Submitted 27 Jul 2026 Advertising
  • 26/0419/FUL Awaiting decision

    378 Daws Heath Road Hadleigh Benfleet Essex SS7 2UA

    Demolish part rear extension and construct single storey rear extension and external alterations including rear raised platform and steps to garden

    Submitted 27 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • 26/0417/FUL Granted

    53 Grove Road Benfleet Essex SS7 1JH

    Construct single-storey rear extension with flat roof, front and rear flat-roof dormers and porch extension

    Submitted 23 Jul 2026 Full applications

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Recent decisions

Data to September 2026

  • 26/0407/CLP Granted

    107 Bowers Road Benfleet Essex SS7 1JA

    Construction of a single-storey rear extension to the existing dwellinghouse.

    Decided 8 Sep 2026 Lawful development
  • 26/0398/FUL Refused

    75 Bartley Road Thundersley Benfleet Essex SS7 4EL

    Demolition of existing 2m high brick wall and replacement with 1.8m high fence, including extending to enclose existing garage (Retrospective)

    Decided 8 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 26/0156/FUL Granted

    17 Wilrich Avenue Canvey Island Essex SS8 7RR

    Construct single storey rear attached covered structure (retrospective)

    Decided 7 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 26/0394/CLP Granted

    147 Church Road Thundersley Benfleet Essex SS7 4EN

    Change of use from C3 TO C3B (C3(b) covers up to six people AGE 18 TO 65 years old-living together as a single household and receiving care e.g. supported housing schemes such as those for people with learning disabilities or mental health problems

    Decided 7 Sep 2026 Lawful development
  • 26/0417/FUL Granted

    53 Grove Road Benfleet Essex SS7 1JH

    Construct single-storey rear extension with flat roof, front and rear flat-roof dormers and porch extension

    Decided 3 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 26/0184/FUL Granted

    514 London Road Benfleet Essex SS7 1AA

    Construction of 1No. five bed detached house

    Decided 3 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 26/0322/CLP Granted

    152 High Road Benfleet Essex SS7 5LD

    Construct single storey rear extension projecting 3.0m from the rear elevation, with a flat roof incorporating a roof lantern. External materials to match the existing dwelling, including render, roof finishes and fenestration. The extension will provide additional habitable living space.

    Decided 3 Sep 2026 Lawful development
  • 26/0361/FUL Granted

    317 Church Road Thundersley Benfleet Essex SS7 3HJ

    Construct infill extension and convert existing garage/games room into residential dwelling with new porch, rear gable projection, removal of chimney and extension of patio/retaining wall. Provide new vehicular crossover to original house with parking facilities.

    Decided 3 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 26/0400/FUL Refused

    33 Watlington Road Benfleet Essex SS7 5DS

    Demolish garage and construct two storey side extension, single storey rear extension, front dormer, rear dormer extension, front porch and relocation of front door and external alterations

    Decided 3 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 26/0366/ADV Refused

    Morrisons 175 London Road Hadleigh Benfleet Essex

    Erection of internally illuminated 7-meter EV pole sign

    Decided 2 Sep 2026 Advertising

The full record

Decisions between 2019 and 2026

PlanIndex holds 1,219 decisions from Castle Point between 2019 and 2026, part of 1,319 applications on record. Over that period 78% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals, 845 granted against 236 refused. The busiest single year was 2021, with 397 applications recorded.

The trailing-year figures above track current activity. This record reaches back further, so a decision here may predate the online portal; each application still has its own page with the source link.

From the archive

Earliest records shown in full

  • 19/0740/FUL Granted

    115 Chesterfield Avenue Thundersley Benfleet Essex SS7 3HR

    Demolish existing garage and construct single storey side extension

    Decided 1 Nov 2019 Full applications
  • 19/0829/NMA Granted

    Land South Of Northwick Road Canvey Island Essex SS8 0PU

    Non-material amendment to permission 18/0868/FUL to replace the approved low render walls with cladding

    Decided 15 Nov 2019 Amendments
  • 19/0737/FUL Granted

    19 Commonhall Lane Hadleigh Benfleet Essex SS7 2RN

    Part single/part two storey rear extension and addition of front porch and fenestration alterations

    Decided 19 Nov 2019 Full applications
  • 19/0783/NOT Granted

    Thames Road Canvey Island Essex SS8 0HP

    Add 6 x outdoor cabinets, remove 2 x antennas, add 12 x Antennas, including all ancillary works

    Decided 21 Nov 2019
  • 19/0742/HPA Refused

    48 Rushbottom Lane Thundersley Benfleet Essex SS7 4BU

    Construction of single storey rear extension projecting 6 metres from the rear of the original wall of the dwelling, with a maximum height of 3 metres and an eaves height of 2.4 metres

    Decided 21 Nov 2019 Prior approval
  • 19/0796/NOT Granted

    Telecommunications Mast Hope Green Sewerage Works Benfleet Essex SS7 5DG

    Installation of 3No. RRUs and 1No. BOB on headframe; 3No. Huawei antennas and 6No. MHAs to be fixed to existing support poles, 1No. BOB to be installed on existing gantry pole, upgrading of existing Huawei cabinet, together with development ancillary thereto

    Decided 26 Nov 2019
  • 19/0755/FUL Granted

    28 Bradley Close Thundersley Benfleet Essex SS7 3AH

    Demolition of existing side porch, garage and conservatory and construct single storey side and rear extension and hip to gable loft conversion including rear dormer and fenestration alterations

    Decided 26 Nov 2019 Full applications
  • 19/0761/FUL Refused

    165 Manor Road Thundersley Benfleet Essex SS7 4JD

    Loft conversion including new pitched roof with raised ridge and front and rear dormer additions

    Decided 26 Nov 2019 Full applications
  • 19/0744/FUL Granted

    6 Grosvenor Road Benfleet Essex SS7 1NP

    Two storey rear extension, front dormers, single storey side extension, front porch and fenestration alterations

    Decided 26 Nov 2019 Full applications
  • 19/0757/FUL Granted

    3 The Firs Canvey Island Essex SS8 9TW

    Provision of a wheelchair accessible ramp including new front entrance door

    Decided 27 Nov 2019 Full applications

Decision speed

12 months to September 2026, where both dates are published

  1. Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 127 55%
  2. 8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 76 33%
  3. Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 26 11%

Planning agents in Castle Point

The firms named as agent on the most applications on this register. Company information only.

  1. WSP Ltd 97% granted overall 1
  2. Front Architecture Ltd 80% granted overall 1
  3. RSP Design 92% granted overall 1
  4. P A Design 83% granted overall 1
  5. Contour Architectural Designs Ltd 83% granted overall 1
  6. KVD PLANS LTD 80% granted overall 1

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Common questions

How many planning applications does Castle Point decide?

In the 12 months to September 2026, Castle Point decided 229 planning applications. 86% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.

How long does a planning decision take in Castle Point?

The median time from a planning application being received to a decision was 55 days over the 12 months to September 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.

How many Castle Point decisions arrive within the eight week target?

Of the 229 decisions in the 12 months to September 2026 where both dates are published, 55% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 89% within thirteen weeks.

How many planning applications has Castle Point decided in total?

PlanIndex holds 1219 decisions from Castle Point between 2019 and 2026, out of 1,319 applications on record. Across that whole period 78% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.

When is planning activity busiest in Castle Point?

April 2026 was the busiest month across the 12 months to September 2026, with 54 applications recorded. The monthly pattern is listed on this page.

How do I find a planning application by its reference number?

Every application indexed here has its own page at a stable address. Look the reference up in a search engine together with the council name, or browse the latest applications below. Each page shows the description, address, dates and decision as the council published them.

Where can I see the full documents for an application?

Plans, drawings and officer reports stay on Castle Point's own planning portal. Every application page here links straight to the source record.

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Castle Point: 1,319 planning applications on record as of September 2026. Trailing 12 months: 229 decided, 86% approved, median 55 days to a decision. 317 new applications received in the same period. Decisions on record run between 2019 and 2026: 1,219 in total, 78% approved. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.