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Rochford planning applications
8,689 applications. 87% approved. 65 days to decide.
As of September 2026, PlanIndex holds 8,689 planning applications from Rochford. 419 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 87% of clear-cut outcomes approved.
Rochford takes a median of 65 days to decide a planning application. See how that compares.
All applications
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26/00650/FUL Awaiting decision
10 Harewood Avenue, Rochford, Essex, SS4 3AY
Proposed Hip to gable roof extension with flat roof, side dormer window and rooms in roof
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26/00647/LBC Awaiting decision
Johnson Court, Pollards Close, Rochford, Essex,
Installation of internal secondary glazing to habitable room windows at Flats 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 16, 17, 18 and 19.
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26/00649/FUL Awaiting decision
Walkers Farm , Barling Road, Barling Magna, Essex, SS3 0ND
New gates to be installed in existing opening including a new section of garden wall.
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26/00644/LBC Awaiting decision
Anchor Inn , High Street, Canewdon, Essex, SS4 3QA
Structural repairs to the decayed gable tie beam, replacement of the corner post and associated structural support works, Replacement of the domestic kitchen and shower room altering layout only. Replacement of the lead flat roof covering on previous extension to match the existing, incorporating insulation within a warm deck system and a specialist bossing layer
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26/00640/FUL Awaiting decision
20 Grove Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 8PX
Proposed two storey rear extension with a Juliet balcony, with side dormers
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26/00641/FUL Awaiting decision
Land At West Side Of Junction At Greensward Lane And, Lower Road, Ashingdon, Essex,
Change of use of land to a 15 pitch gypsy/traveller site for a static and 1-2 tourers on each pitch and ancillary work
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26/00639/FUL Awaiting decision
32 St Andrews Road, Rochford, Essex, SS4 1NP
Proposed detached garden room and associated storage building (Retrospective)
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26/00638/DPDP1 Awaiting decision
2 Waterside Cottages , Waterside Road, Paglesham, Essex, SS4 2ES
Householder Prior Approval for Single Storey Rear Extension. Projection 6m from Original Rear Wall, Eaves Height 3m, Maximum Height 3m.
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26/00637/LDC Awaiting decision
2 Waterside Cottages , Waterside Road, Paglesham, Essex, SS4 2ES
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for proposed single storey side extension and front porch
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26/00635/FUL Awaiting decision
Walkers Farm , Barling Road, Barling Magna, Essex, SS3 0ND
Single storey front extension and raise roof by 40cm, including addition of roof terrace to rear. New entrance canopy and terrace to front Replace existing brick chimney with metal flue. New rooflight. New roof material to whole house. Replace existing fibre cement cladding with natural timber. Additional, altered and replacement windows
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26/00645/OBS Awaiting decision
Civic Centre, Victoria Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS2 6ER
APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF DETAILS PURSUANT TO CONDITION 26 (REPTILE HIBERNACULA PROGRAMME) OFPLANNING PERMISSION 26/00192/AMDT DATED 19/05/2026 ADDRESS: LAND AT FOSSETTS FARM SUTTON ROAD SOUTHEND-ON-SEA
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26/00636/FUL Awaiting decision
18 Trinity Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 8QD
Single storey side/rear extension
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26/00646/OBS Awaiting decision
Civic Centre, Victoria Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS2 6ER
APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF DETAILS PURSUANT TO CONDITION 11 (OBSCURE GLAZING) OF PLANNING PERMISSION 26/00192/AMDT DATED 19/05/2026 ADDRESS: LAND AT FOSSETTS FARM SUTTON ROAD SOUTHEND-ONSEA
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26/00633/FUL Awaiting decision
22 Wheatfields, Stambridge, Essex, SS4 2BT
Proposed single storey infill rear extension with rooflights and incorporating existing garage into habitable area and first floor balcony to rear
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26/00632/FUL Awaiting decision
Warehouse Adjacent Hangar 4, Aviation Way, Rochford, Essex, SS2 6UN
Demolish existing single storey office building and construct two storey extension to hanger to provide new offices, new car parking layout.
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26/00627/FUL Awaiting decision
Sweyne Court , Hockley Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 8EB
Demolition of the existing care home and development of a 67-bedroom care home (Use Class C2), with associated access, parking, plant, landscaping and site infrastructure.
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26/00628/FUL Awaiting decision
39 Deepdene Avenue, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 9LF
Demolish existing conservatory and construction of a single storey rear extension with rooflights
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26/00630/FUL Awaiting decision
23 Langdon Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 9HY
Proposed conversion of existing conservatory to single storey extension with new roof and walls
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26/00625/FUL Awaiting decision
Fountain House , 43 Fountain Lane, Hockley, Essex, SS5 4ST
Single storey side and rear extensions, roof alterations with loft conversion, rear dormers and rooflights. Removal of bay window and create pitched roof canopy to porch
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26/00623/FUL Awaiting decision
91 Rectory Road, Rochford, Essex, SS4 1UG
Partial conversion of the existing detached double garage, to create home office and insert new window on east elevation
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26/00622/LDC Awaiting decision
Land South Of 4 Murrels Lane, Blountswood Road, Hullbridge, Essex,
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for an Existing Use of the site as B8 storage including open air storage and use of existing buildings and 2 No. containers for storage.
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26/00621/DOC Awaiting decision
Holmes Yard, Websters Way, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 8JQ
Discharge of conditions no 3 (external finishings), no 4, (tree planting), no 5(hard and soft landscaping), no 6 (written scheme of investigation (WSI)), no 7 (programme of archaeological investigation) of planning permission 23/00792/FUL dated 08/05/2024
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26/00620/DOC Awaiting decision
Land Adjacent 54, Helena Road, Rayleigh, Essex,
Discharge of conditions no 9 (Construction Management Plan), 12 (external finishes) and 13 (boundary treatment) of planning permission 24/00669/FUL dated 19/02/2025
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26/00619/FUL Awaiting decision
Land Rear Of 9, Highams Road, Hockley, Essex,
Proposed 1No. 3 bed bungalow with associated landscaping
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26/00618/DOC Awaiting decision
Dollymans Battery Storage, London Road, Rawreth, Essex,
Discharge of condition no 9 (surface water drainage details) of planning permission 23/00389/FUL dated 06/03/2024
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26/00613/FUL Awaiting decision
6 London Hill, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7HP
Demolish existing conservatory and erect single storey rear pitched roof extension with roof lights
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26/00615/FUL Awaiting decision
3 Elizabeth Avenue, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7SH
Demolish single-storey garage and erection of a two-storey side extension, with a hipped roof incorporating two dormer windows and a gable end
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26/00611/DOC Awaiting decision
Brandy Hole Yacht Club, Kingsmans Farm Road, Hullbridge, Essex, SS5 6QB
Discharge of condition no 5 (hard and soft landscaping) of planning permission 26/00361/FUL dated 08/07/2026
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26/00606/DPDP1 Awaiting decision
Homeleigh, 14 Lascelles Gardens, Rochford, Essex, SS4 3BP
Householder Prior Approval for Single Storey Rear Extension. Projection 8.0m from Original Rear Wall, Eaves Height 2.7m, Maximum Height 2.7m
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26/00607/DPDP3J Awaiting decision
2 West Street, Rochford, Essex, SS4 1AJ
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed change of use of Class E First floor offices and part of storage of shop to C3 dwellings
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26/00602/FUL Awaiting decision
Carpenters Lodge , Vanderbilt Avenue, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 9QT
Change of use and extension of existing stables into 1-Bed residential dwelling inclusive of amenity space and parking
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26/00608/DPDP2 Awaiting decision
100A Plumberow Avenue, Hockley, Essex, SS5 5AG
Application for prior approval of a proposed: Enlargement of a dwellinghouse by construction of an additional storey
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26/00594/ADV Awaiting decision
89 High Street, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7EJ
4 No. Hard Wood framed 32 inch wall-mounted outdoor digital advertising displays to front elevation
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26/00596/TPO Awaiting decision
79 Victoria Avenue, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 9DB
1. English Oak front of property. 1.5m crown reduction 10 per cent Crown thin.2. English Oak rear of property. 1.5m crown reduction 10 per cent crown thin.
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26/00589/FUL Awaiting decision
Market Square, West Street, Rochford, Essex,
Proposed Memorial Bench
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26/00587/DOC Awaiting decision
Brandy Hole Yacht Club, Kingsmans Farm Road, Hullbridge, Essex, SS5 6QB
Discharge of Condition No.12 (Water efficiency) of Planning Consent Ref. 26/00361/FUL
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26/00586/DOC Awaiting decision
Brandy Hole Yacht Club, Kingsmans Farm Road, Hullbridge, Essex, SS5 6QB
Discharge of Condition No.3 (External Materials) and No.6 (Privacy screen details) of Planning Consent Ref. 26/00361/FUL
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26/00588/LDC Awaiting decision
Rectory Lodge , Sutton Road, Rochford, Essex, SS4 1LQ
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for proposed three single storey rear/side extensions and loft conversion
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26/00590/NMA Granted
Walkers Farm , Barling Road, Barling Magna, Essex, SS3 0ND
Application for a Non-Material Amendment to approval reference 25/00932/FUL Dated 27/05/2026; to allow minor change to the roofline from 'cranked' to straight slope on the rear pitch, not visible from the street. No change to ridge or eaves height.
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26/00592/FUL Awaiting decision
3 Hooley Drive, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 9RA
Change of use of existing residential pool building to residential annex, ancillary to the main dwelling
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26/00595/FUL Awaiting decision
Land Adjacent 36, Cornhill Avenue, Hockley, Essex,
Sub divide plot and erect 1 No. bungalow and form new crossover to existing bungalow with associated landscaping.
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26/00585/FUL Awaiting decision
142 Little Wakering Road, Little Wakering, Essex, SS3 0JH
Single storey flat roofed rear extension with roof lights
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26/00583/FUL Awaiting decision
Land Between 54 And Footpath, Helena Road, Rayleigh, Essex,
Erection of 1no, detached dwelling consisting of 4no. bedrooms with associated parking and amenity
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26/00584/FUL Awaiting decision
11 Broad Walk, Hockley, Essex, SS5 5DD
Demolish existing conservatory and construct a single storey rear/side infill extension with fenestration alterations.
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26/00580/FUL Awaiting decision
Oakwood, Trenders Avenue, Rayleigh, Essex,
Demolish existing structure and sub-divide the plot for proposed 2no. 3 bedroom bungalows with private parking.
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26/00582/NMA Granted
Ergea, Airport Business Park Southend, Cherry Orchard Way, Rochford, Essex, SS4 1YH
Application for a Non Material Amendment to planning consent reference 23/00829/FUL, Dated 22nd August 2024; Addition of Use Class E (g) (iii) to the description of development.
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26/00578/FUL Awaiting decision
311 - 313 Eastwood Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7LH
CONSTRUCTION OF A SINGLE STOREY REAR EXTENSION, ROOF EXTENSION AND ASSOCIATED ALTERATIONS
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26/00591/DPDP1 Awaiting decision
34 Barling Road, Great Wakering, Essex, SS3 0QB
Householder Prior Approval for Single Storey Rear Extension. Projection 8.0m from Original Rear Wall, Eaves Height 2.5m, Maximum Height 4m.
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26/00579/DOC Awaiting decision
Walkers Farm , Barling Road, Barling Magna, Essex, SS3 0ND
Discharge of Condition No.3 (External materials) of Planning Consent Ref. 25/00932/FUL
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26/00577/FUL Awaiting decision
37 Station Road, Hockley, Essex, SS5 4BZ
Single storey rear and side extensions
Recent decisions
Data to September 2026
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26/00590/NMA Granted
Walkers Farm , Barling Road, Barling Magna, Essex, SS3 0ND
Application for a Non-Material Amendment to approval reference 25/00932/FUL Dated 27/05/2026; to allow minor change to the roofline from 'cranked' to straight slope on the rear pitch, not visible from the street. No change to ridge or eaves height.
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26/00518/FUL Granted
104 Ferry Road, Hullbridge, Essex, SS5 6EX
Rear single storey extension with roof lantern.
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26/00455/FUL Granted
48 Southend Road, Hockley, Essex, SS5 4QH
Single storey rear extension, front dormer extension
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26/00541/FUL Granted
202 Ashingdon Road, Rochford, Essex, SS4 1TB
New shop front
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26/00528/ADV Granted
Unit At, 12 - 24 Eastwood Road, Rayleigh, Essex,
Consent to display 1No. Internally illuminated fascia sign to Side Tower Elevation. 1No. Internally illuminated, 1No. Non illuminated fascia sign and projection sign to front entrance elevation 1No. Internally illuminated fascia sign to Side Elevation and 1No. Internally illuminated fascia sign and 1No. Set of glazing graphics to rear elevation.
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26/00545/FUL Granted
1 St Martins Close, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7SW
Single storey rear extension and internal alterations
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26/00153/FUL Granted
22 Silverthorn Close, Rochford, Essex, SS4 1SG
Change of use of existing detached outbuilding within the residential curtilage from ancillary domestic use (Class C3) to aesthetics treatment room (Sui Generis).
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26/00316/FUL Granted
Stewards Elm Farm , Stewards Elm Farm Lane, Stambridge, Essex, SS4 2BB
Variation of Condition 9 of planning permission 24/00383/FUL dated 2 October 2024 relating to foul and surface water drainage, including the updating of the approved drainage arrangements.
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26/00415/FUL Granted
3 Kendal Close, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 8LF
Proposed two storey side extension and front canopy
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26/00465/LDC Granted
3 Grange Gardens, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 9BD
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for proposed hip to gable loft conversion with rear dormer
The full record
Decisions between 2000 and 2026
PlanIndex holds 8,454 decisions from Rochford between 2000 and 2026, part of 8,689 applications on record. Over that period 81% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals, 6,551 granted against 1,564 refused. The busiest single year was 2004, with 1,088 applications recorded.
The trailing-year figures above track current activity. This record reaches back further, so a decision here may predate the online portal; each application still has its own page with the source link.
From the archive
Earliest records shown in full
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99/00779/FUL Granted
14 Causton Way, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 8DD
Erect Rear Conservatory Extension
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99/00803/FUL Granted
11 Kimberley Road, Great Wakering, Southend-On-Sea, Essex, SS3 0JP
Single Storey Front Extension
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99/00794/FUL Granted
12 Victoria Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 8EL
Two Storey Side Extension to Form Annexe (and Addition to Existing First Floor Bathroom) with Dormer Windows to Front and Rear.
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99/00797/FUL Granted
8 Highfield Crescent, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 8JP
Single Storey Rear Extension
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99/00798/FUL Granted
Tarramurra , Princess Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 8HR
Single Storey Rear Extension
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99/00783/FUL Granted
Hockley Primary School , Chevening Gardens, Hockley, Essex, SS5 4UR
Extension to Provide Additional Classroom and Toilets
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99/00778/FUL Granted
49 Downhall Park Way, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 9QP
Rear Dormer
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00/00011/FUL Granted
19 Hockley Rise, Hockley, Essex, SS5 4PT
Erect Rear Conservatory
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99/00782/FUL Granted
18 Abbey Road, Hullbridge, Hockley, Essex, SS5 6DG
Rear Dormer Extension
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99/00799/FUL Granted
Hawkwell Village Hall , Main Road, Hawkwell, Hockley, Essex, SS5 4EH
Erect Storage Building
Decision speed
12 months to September 2026, where both dates are published
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Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 153 37%
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8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 153 37%
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Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 113 27%
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Applications by ward in Rochford
- Ashingdon 96
- Ashingdon And Canewdon 371
- Barling And Sutton 267
- Canewdon 83
- Downhall 97
- Downhall And Rawreth 553
- Foulness & Great Wakering East 41
- Foulness And Great Wakering 303
- Foulness And The Wakerings 94
- Grange 181
- Grange & Rawreth 140
- Great Wakering Central 34
- Great Wakering West 46
- Hawkwell East 172
- Hawkwell North 191
- Hawkwell South 181
- Hawkwell West 543
- Hockley 133
- Hockley And Ashingdon 142
- Hockley Central 483
- Hockley East 78
- Hockley North 140
- Hockley West 282
- Hullbridge 474
- Hullbridge Riverside 54
- Hullbridge South 66
- Lodge 407
- Rayleigh Central 260
- Roche North And Rural 163
- Roche South 175
- Rochford 627
- Rochford Eastwood 35
- Rochford Roche 59
- Rochford St Andrews 91
- Sweyne Park 148
- Sweyne Park And Grange 77
- Trinity 341
- Wheatley 654
- Whitehouse 387
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Common questions
How many planning applications does Rochford decide?
In the 12 months to September 2026, Rochford decided 419 planning applications. 87% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
How long does a planning decision take in Rochford?
The median time from a planning application being received to a decision was 65 days over the 12 months to September 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.
How many Rochford decisions arrive within the eight week target?
Of the 419 decisions in the 12 months to September 2026 where both dates are published, 37% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 73% within thirteen weeks.
How many planning applications has Rochford decided in total?
PlanIndex holds 8454 decisions from Rochford between 2000 and 2026, out of 8,689 applications on record. Across that whole period 81% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
When is planning activity busiest in Rochford?
March 2026 was the busiest month across the 12 months to September 2026, with 89 applications recorded. The monthly pattern is listed on this page.
How do I find a planning application by its reference number?
Every application indexed here has its own page at a stable address. Look the reference up in a search engine together with the council name, or browse the latest applications below. Each page shows the description, address, dates and decision as the council published them.
Where can I see the full documents for an application?
Plans, drawings and officer reports stay on Rochford's own planning portal. Every application page here links straight to the source record.
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Rochford: 8,689 planning applications on record as of September 2026. Trailing 12 months: 419 decided, 87% approved, median 65 days to a decision. 616 new applications received in the same period. Decisions on record run between 2000 and 2026: 8,454 in total, 81% approved. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.