148 Cumberland Avenue Benfleet Essex SS7 1DY

1. 26 Aug 2026

   Received by Castle Point

2. 31 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 21 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.

An amendment application changes a permission that already exists. Non-material amendments cover small adjustments with no wider effect, while minor material amendments, usually made by varying a condition, allow modest design changes without a fresh application. Anything beyond that needs a new permission, so the scope here is deliberately narrow.

More on amendments applications in our guide

• 44 Constitution Hill Benfleet Essex SS7 1ED

  24/0577/FUL Submitted 30 Sep 2024 114m away

  Single storey rear extension and fenestration alterations

  Granted Full applications Extension Windows or glazing 6 docs
  Small domestic

• 179 Cumberland Avenue Benfleet Essex SS7 1DX

  21/0446/FUL Submitted 4 May 2021 125m away

  Demolish existing workshop and construct single storey rear/side extension and infill rear extension

  Granted Full applications Extension Demolition 14 docs
  Small domestic

• 66 Constitution Hill Benfleet Essex SS7 1ED

  23/0075/FUL Submitted 7 Feb 2023 133m away

  Demolition of existing detached garage and construction of single storey side extension and fenestration alterations

  Granted Full applications Extension Demolition +1 6 docs
  Small domestic

• 122 Cumberland Avenue Benfleet Essex SS7 5PA

  22/0861/FUL Submitted 18 Nov 2022 134m away

  Demolish existing conservatory and construct single storey rear/side extension and first floor side extension including front dormer plus rear canopy and fenestration alterations

  Granted Full applications Extension Loft or dormer +2 7 docs
  Small domestic

• 123A Cumberland Avenue Benfleet Essex SS7 5PB

  19/0769/CLP Submitted 21 Oct 2019 153m away

  Single storey rear extension and fenestration alterations

  Refused Lawful development Extension Windows or glazing 10 docs
  Small domestic

• 33 Kents Hill Road Benfleet Essex SS7 5PN

  22/0851/FUL Submitted 15 Nov 2022 159m away

  Single storey rear extension and loft conversion including side dormers and rear juliet balcony

  Refused Full applications Extension Loft or dormer 15 docs
  Small domestic

• 26/0482/VAR Awaiting decision

  153A High Street Canvey Island Essex SS8 7RQ

  Variations of condition 2 (approved plans) and condition 4 (operation hours) of permission 24/0752/FUL

  24 Aug 2026 Amendments
• 26/0403/VAR Granted

  49 Rayleigh Road Thundersley Benfleet Essex SS7 3XY

  Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) and condition 3 (materials) of permission 25/0865/FUL

  14 Jul 2026 Amendments
• 26/0384/NMA Granted

  Endeavour Hotel 196 Thisselt Road Canvey Island Essex SS8 9BQ

  Non-material amendment of permission 26/0014/FUL to change internal layout to Flat 4 from a 3-bedroom flat to a 2-bedroom flat, reposition internal staircases and other minor internal alterations, together with removal of external staircase adjacent to Flat 4

  7 Jul 2026 Amendments
• 26/0326/VAR Granted

  132 Kiln Road Thundersley Benfleet Essex SS7 1TJ

  Variation of condition 2 (Approved Plans) and condition 6 (Obscured Screen) of permission 25/0106/FUL

  8 Jun 2026 Amendments
• 26/0385/NMA Granted

  12 Oakleighs Benfleet Essex SS7 5QT

  Non-material amendment of permission 25/0838/FUL to remove front wall of extension

  7 Jul 2026 Amendments