Ellis House Felstead Road Benfleet Essex SS7 1BT

1. 4 May 2026

   Received by Castle Point

2. 29 Jun 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 23 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 24 August 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Castle Point took a median of 55 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Castle Point for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Castle Point decided tree works applications in a median of 50 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

Applications for works to trees cover protected trees: consent under a tree preservation order, or six weeks notice for trees in a conservation area. More in our guide to planning application types.

• Land At Felstead Road Benfleet Essex SS7 1BJ

  23/0003/FUL Submitted 3 Jan 2023 100 yards away

  Demolition of 2 existing dwellings and redevelopment of land to provide 49No. dwellings with associated access, landscaping, open space, ecological area, private amenity space and parking

  Decided Full applications Demolition 118 docs
  Major scheme

• 90 Clarence Road North Benfleet Essex SS7 1HT

  26/0243/FUL Submitted 29 Apr 2026 200 yards away

  Demolish garage and construct part single storey and part two storey side/rear extension and front canopy

  Granted Full applications Extension Demolition 7 docs
  Small domestic

• Rosemount Catherine Road South Benfleet Benfleet Essex SS7 1HY

  24/0100/FUL Submitted 23 Feb 2024 250 yards away

  Loft conversion with L-shaped rear dormer, rooflights and fenestration alterations

  Refused Full applications Loft or dormer Windows or glazing 15 docs

• 25 Tamarisk Benfleet Essex SS7 5PW

  24/0318/FUL Submitted 28 May 2024 250 yards away

  Demolish existing dwelling and construct 1No. dwelling

  Granted Full applications Demolition 15 docs
  Domestic

• 25 Tamarisk South Benfleet Benfleet Essex SS7 5PW

  24/0037/FUL Submitted 25 Jan 2024 250 yards away

  Single storey rear extension, first floor extension over garage and garage conversion

  Granted Full applications Extension 9 docs
  Small domestic

• Rosemount Catherine Road Benfleet Essex SS7 1HY

  22/0513/FUL Submitted 21 Jun 2022 250 yards away

  Single storey side extension and sun canopy to rear including fenestration changes to bifold doors

  Refused Full applications Extension Windows or glazing 15 docs
  Small domestic

• 26/0461/TPO Granted

  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)

  Received 14 Aug, published by the council 31 Aug 2026 Trees
• 26/0529/TPO Awaiting decision

  122 Mount Road Thundersley Benfleet Essex SS7 1AD

  T3 (Oak) 3 metre reduction to the height and spread and thin crown 15% (TPO 14/90)

  Received 24 Sep, published by the council 5 Oct 2026 Trees
• 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)

  Received 19 Aug, published by the council 7 Sep 2026 Trees
• 26/0253/TPO Granted

  41 Greenwood Avenue Benfleet Essex SS7 1LD

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

  Received 6 May, published by the council 23 Jul 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)

  Received 15 Jun, published by the council 23 Jul 2026 Trees