11 Vicarage Heights Benfleet Essex SS7 1QA

1. 25 Mar 2026

   Received by Castle Point

2. 26 Mar 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 1 May 2026

   Decision issued: Approval

4. 9 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.

Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.

Tree applications cover work to protected trees: those under a tree preservation order need consent for pruning or felling, and trees in a conservation area need six weeks written notice before work starts. The council assesses the amenity value of the tree and can refuse consent, approve it with conditions, or in conservation areas make a preservation order in response.

More on trees applications in our guide

• 41 Greenwood Avenue Benfleet Essex SS7 1LD

  26/0253/TPO Submitted 6 May 2026 18m away

  T1 (Ash tree) Fell for safety reasons (TPO 5/93)

  Granted Trees 6 docs

• 35 Greenwood Avenue Benfleet Essex SS7 1LD

  26/0247/VAR Submitted 30 Apr 2026 50m away

  Variation of condition 2 (Approved Plans) of permission 26/0100/FUL

  Granted Amendments 5 docs

• 34 Greenwood Avenue Benfleet Essex SS7 1LD

  21/0400/CLP Submitted 22 Apr 2021 90m away

  Single storey rear extension

  Refused Lawful development Extension 12 docs
  Small domestic

• 38 Kings Road Benfleet Essex SS7 1JP

  21/0346/FUL Submitted 9 Apr 2021 119m away

  Garage conversion and first floor front extension and fenestration alterations to front elevation

  Granted Full applications Extension Windows or glazing 7 docs

• 1 Sidwell Avenue South Benfleet Benfleet Essex SS7 1LF

  23/0010/FUL Submitted 5 Jan 2023 121m away

  Single storey front, single storey rear infill extension, hip to gable loft conversion including raising of roof, front and rear dormers, rear rooflights and other external alterations

  Granted Full applications Extension Loft or dormer 13 docs
  Small domestic

• 1 Sidwell Avenue Benfleet Essex SS7 1LF

  24/0614/VAR Submitted 18 Oct 2024 121m away

  Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) of permission 23/0010/FUL

  Granted Amendments 10 docs

• 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)

  19 Aug 2026 Trees
• 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)

  14 Aug 2026 Trees
• 26/0253/TPO Granted

  41 Greenwood Avenue Benfleet Essex SS7 1LD

  T1 (Ash tree) Fell for safety reasons (TPO 5/93)

  6 May 2026 Trees
• 26/0339/TPO Granted

  S E E V I C Kiln Road Thundersley Benfleet Essex SS7 1TF

  T1, T3, T4, T6, T8, T10, T12, T14, T16 and T18 (Lime), T2, T5, T9, T11, T13, T15, T17, T19, T20 and T21 (Oak) T7 (Hornbeam) Crown reduction of up to 2.5m (TPO 10/99)

  15 Jun 2026 Trees
• 26/0313/TPO Granted

  19 Rivenhall Thundersley Benfleet Essex SS6 7TT

  T2 (Hawthorn) and T6 (Oak) - 3-4m crown reduction to previous pruning point (TPO 13/90)

  3 Jun 2026 Trees