33 The Finches Thundersley Benfleet Essex SS7 3LP

1. 15 Jul 2026

   Received by Castle Point

2. 3 Sep 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 13 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 29 October 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 full applications in a median of 57 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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• 40 Cheltenham Drive Thundersley Benfleet Essex SS7 3SB

  21/0736/FUL Submitted 22 Jul 2021 265m away

  Single storey rear extension

  Refused Full applications Extension 7 docs
  Small domestic

• 6 Highview Road Thundersley Benfleet Essex SS7 3LF

  21/0488/FUL Submitted 13 May 2021 267m away

  Demolish existing shed, convert garage and part two storey/part first floor rear extension

  Granted Full applications Extension Demolition 16 docs
  Small domestic

• 5 Highview Road Thundersley Benfleet Essex SS7 3LF

  21/0312/FUL Submitted 1 Apr 2021 284m away

  Demolish existing conservatory and detached garage and construct two storey side extension and single storey rear extension

  Granted Full applications Extension Demolition 7 docs
  Small domestic

• 14 Cheltenham Drive Thundersley Benfleet Essex SS7 3SB

  21/0743/HPA Submitted 22 Jul 2021 330m away

  Construction of single storey rear extension projecting 3.87 metres from the rear of the original wall of the dwelling, with a maximum height of 3.21 metres and an eaves height of 2.90 metres

  Refused Prior approval Extension 12 docs
  Small domestic

• 63 Kingsley Lane Thundersley Benfleet Essex SS7 3TZ

  21/0530/FUL Submitted 24 May 2021 347m away

  Demolition of existing 3no. bedroom bungalow and large garage and construction of replacement 3no. bedroom chalet bungalow

  Granted Full applications Demolition 20 docs

• 63 Kingsley Lane Thundersley Benfleet Essex SS7 3TZ

  26/0338/FUL Submitted 15 Jun 2026 347m away

  Demolition of existing bungalow and garage and construction of replacement 1No. 3 bedroom chalet

  Granted Full applications Demolition 19 docs

• 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)

  9 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 26/0156/FUL Granted

  17 Wilrich Avenue Canvey Island Essex SS8 7RR

  Construct single storey rear attached covered structure (retrospective)

  23 Mar 2026 Full applications
• 26/0184/FUL Granted

  514 London Road Benfleet Essex SS7 1AA

  Construction of 1No. five bed detached house

  1 Apr 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

  23 Jul 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

  10 Jul 2026 Full applications