The Anchor Essex Way Benfleet Essex SS7 1LS

1. 31 Jul 2026

   Received by Castle Point

2. 13 Aug 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 21 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 8 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. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.

The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.

Heritage applications concern listed buildings and conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for works, inside or out, that affect the special interest of a listed building, and carrying out such works without consent is a criminal offence. The council weighs harm to the heritage asset against any public benefit of the proposal.

More on heritage and listed buildings applications in our guide

• 5 High Street Benfleet Essex SS7 1NA

  21/0576/FUL Submitted 8 Jun 2021 69m away

  Refurbishment and change of use of retail unit to takeaway food operation including installation of extraction flue

  Granted Full applications 14 docs

• 30-32 Essex Way Benfleet Essex SS7 1LT

  21/0445/CDN Submitted 4 May 2021 86m away

  Submission of details pursuant to conditions 4 (surface water drainage) 6 (maintenance plan) of permission 19/0540/VAR

  Granted Conditions 13 docs

• Hoy And Helmet Public House 24 - 32 High Street Benfleet Essex SS7 1NA

  24/0575/LBC Submitted 30 Sep 2024 113m away

  Redecoration of existing external finishes

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 14 docs

• Hoy And Helmet Public House 24 - 32 High Street Benfleet Essex SS7 1NA

  24/0391/LBC Submitted 5 Jul 2024 115m away

  Redecoration of existing external finishes (retrospective)

  Refused Heritage and listed buildings 18 docs

• Hoy And Helmet Public House 24 - 32 High Street Benfleet Essex SS7 1NA

  21/0696/FUL Submitted 12 Jul 2021 123m away

  Provision of a suitable mains electrical enclosure box

  Granted Full applications 9 docs

• Hoy And Helmet Public House 24 - 32 High Street Benfleet Essex SS7 1NA

  21/0569/FUL Submitted 4 Jun 2021 123m away

  Conversion of existing bottle store to garden bar and its extension to provide cooking facilities, provision of fume extraction system and new paving to rear garden

  Granted Full applications Extension 10 docs

• 24/0575/LBC Granted

  Hoy And Helmet Public House 24 - 32 High Street Benfleet Essex SS7 1NA

  Redecoration of existing external finishes

  30 Sep 2024 Heritage and listed buildings
• 24/0391/LBC Refused

  Hoy And Helmet Public House 24 - 32 High Street Benfleet Essex SS7 1NA

  Redecoration of existing external finishes (retrospective)

  5 Jul 2024 Heritage and listed buildings
• 22/0814/LBC Granted

  Dutch Cottage Canvey Road Canvey Island Essex SS8 0QD

  Replace vandalised door and frame

  27 Oct 2022 Heritage and listed buildings