8 Solby Wood Thundersley Benfleet Essex SS7 2FQ

1. 3 Aug 2026

   Received by Castle Point

2. 7 Aug 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 14 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 2 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.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go, with siting, design, access and landscaping all fixed at this stage. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 57 Western Road Hadleigh Benfleet Essex SS7 2TL

  21/0468/FUL Submitted 6 May 2021 159m away

  Garage conversion to form annexe, including new raised roof with pitched roof to front, alterations to fenestration and internal alterations

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 10 docs

• 57 Western Road Hadleigh Benfleet Essex SS7 2TL

  21/0467/CLP Submitted 6 May 2021 159m away

  Flat roof rear dormer and internal alterations

  Granted Lawful development Loft or dormer 7 docs

• 378 Daws Heath Road Hadleigh Benfleet Essex SS7 2UA

  26/0419/FUL Submitted 27 Jul 2026 173m away

  80% historically approved · decision due ~23 Sep

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

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension Demolition 4 docs
  Small domestic

• Land To The Rear Of 377 Daws Heath Road Hadleigh Benfleet Essex SS7 2UA

  21/0339/TPO Submitted 7 Apr 2021 205m away

  T1 (Oak) - crown reduction of 2.5-3.5m T2 (Oak) - crown reduction of 2.0-3.0m to the western side of the crown An other minor maintenance works to be agreed onsite with the contractor (TPO 2/89)

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• Solby Wood Farm Daws Heath Road Hadleigh Benfleet Essex SS7 2UD

  25/0636/OUT Submitted 5 Sep 2025 219m away

  82% historically approved · decision due ~17 Nov

  Outline application for up to 160 dwellings (all matters reserved except access)

  Awaiting decision Outline 280 docs
  Major scheme

• 460 Daws Heath Road Hadleigh Benfleet Essex SS7 2UD

  26/0142/OUT Submitted 12 Mar 2026 225m away

  Outline application to replace existing dwelling with 2no. new dwellings (all matters reserved except scale and layout)

  Refused Outline New dwelling 16 docs
  Several homes

• 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
• 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.

  26 Jun 2026 Full applications
• 26/0397/FUL Granted

  4 Buren Avenue Canvey Island Essex SS8 8NN

  Demolish existing detatched bungalow and garage, and construct two semi-detached two bedroom houses with associated facilities

  9 Jul 2026 Full applications