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Rochford planning applications
3,131 applications. 85% approved. 64 days to decide.
As of July 2026, PlanIndex holds 3,131 planning applications from Rochford. 270 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 85% of clear-cut outcomes approved.
Latest applications
Data to July 2026
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26/00545/FUL Awaiting decision
1 St Martins Close, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7SW
Single storey rear extension and internal alterations
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26/00535/DOC Awaiting decision
Land Adjacent Broadoaks, Stambridge Road, Stambridge, Essex,
Discharge of conditions no 5 (Written Scheme of Investigation), no 6 (External finishes), no 7 (Biodiversity Enhancement Strategy), no 8 (Cycle store ) no 9 ( External lighting scheme) of planning permission 25/00665/FUL dated 29/04/2026
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26/00532/FUL Awaiting decision
16 Navestock Close, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 9SA
Single storey side and rear wraparound extension and demolition of existing garage.
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26/00528/ADV Awaiting decision
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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26/00527/TPO Awaiting decision
23 High Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7SA
Lime trees at front of property 23 and 25 high road Rayleigh 23/ T1-T2 pollard back to old cuts 2-3m of foliage will be removed to reach this 25/ T3-T4 hard reduction around 1.5-2m back to a suitable growth point and crown thinning These trees are very large for the space they are in and casting a large shadow over the property?s meaning there is no natural light in there homes and an increase in heating bills due to no natural heat from the sun they are also reporting that peaces of dead wood are falling and being next to a footpath and crossing there are worried it could cause harm to themselves or the public they would like the works completed to keep them at a more manageable size as they are a fast growing tree in a small area They also interfering with there over head phone and internet lines as branches are pushing on the wires they could become damaged they could be left with no internet connection or phone lines
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26/00526/TPO Awaiting decision
22 Laburnum Way, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 9GN
Split trunk Oak tree - T8 on our plan. Reduce in height for safety reasons. Reduce crown by 6 metres
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26/00521/TPO Awaiting decision
21 Rectory Garth, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 8BB
T1 & T2 lime Trees in back garden. Reduce 1 meter below original pollard points
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26/00522/TPO Awaiting decision
7 Aldermans Hill, Hockley, Essex, SS5 4RP
T1 Willow Tree Front GardenReduce pollard back to previous points
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26/00523/FUL Awaiting decision
1 Rookery Close, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7DN
Single storey side infill extension to create bedroom, first floor extension to create new 1st floor and widen existing vehicular access
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26/00524/FUL Awaiting decision
6 Hampton Court, Hockley, Essex, SS5 4XE
Construct side/rear extension to form WC
Recent decisions
Data to July 2026
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26/00338/DOC Decided
Land North Of London Road And South Of Rawreth Lane And West Of Rawreth Industrial Estate, Rawreth Lane, Rayleigh, Essex,
Discharge of condition no 3 (external materials) of planning permission 24/00401/REM dated 24.12.2024
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26/00363/DOC Decided
Land North Of London Road And South Of Rawreth Lane And West Of Rawreth Industrial Estate, Rawreth Lane, Rayleigh, Essex,
Discharge of condition no.15 (electric vehicle charging point) attached to planning permission 20/00940/OUT dated 19/01/2022
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25/00888/DOC Decided
Land North Of London Road West Of Rawreth Industrial Estate, Rawreth Lane, Rayleigh, Essex,
Discharge of Conditions 4 (Submission of Boundary Treatment Plan), Condition 9 (Hard and Soft Landscaping), Condition 10 (Details of Street Furniture), Condition 11 (Submission of External Lighting Details), of Planning Consent Ref. 24/00401/REM
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26/00243/FUL Refused
19 South Street, Rochford, Essex,
Proposed change of use of the existing building and its curtilage from Use Class E (Offices and Professional Services) to Use Class C3 (Dwellinghouses); internal alterations to facilitate the creation of 8 residential units; conversion of the existing ancillary building to provide cycle and refuse storage; erection of a proposed bungalow to the rear of the site; provision of allocated vehicular parking, including a size 5 turning area; and associated landscaping works.
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26/00337/DOC Decided
Land North Of London Road And South Of Rawreth Lane And West Of Rawreth Industrial Estate, Rawreth Lane, Rayleigh, Essex,
Discharge of condition no 3 ( External facing materials) of planning permission 24/00496/REM dated 02/12/2024
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26/00406/FUL Granted
Rosebud , Central Avenue, Hullbridge, Essex, SS5 6AU
Demolition of the existing buildings, and erection of a new 3-bedroom self-build dwelling house (replacement building) and associated landscaping.
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25/00461/DOC Decided
Land North Of London Road West Of Rawreth Industrial Estate, Rawreth Lane, Rayleigh, Essex,
Discharge of condition no.7 (Hard Surfacing Details) attached to planning permission ref: 24/00401/REM dated 24.12.2024
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26/00410/FUL Granted
4 Craven Close, Rochford, Essex, SS4 3DD
Removal of existing rear conservatory and construct single storey rear extension
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26/00409/FUL Granted
144 Eastwood Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7JR
Two storey rear and side extension, first floor dormer extension to front, ground floor front extension and 3 rooflights, Juliette balcony to rear and ground floor side door
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26/00456/DPDP1 Granted
1 Kenilworth Gardens, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 9HS
Householder Prior Approval for Single Storey Rear Extension. Projection 4.5m from Original Rear Wall, Eaves Height 3.0m, Maximum Height 3.0m
The full record
Decisions between 2001 and 2026
PlanIndex holds 2,908 decisions from Rochford between 2001 and 2026, part of 3,131 applications on record. Over that period 79% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals, 2,168 granted against 580 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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00/00835/FUL Granted
10 Hillside Road, Hockley, Essex, SS5 4RT
Two Storey Side Extension (Incorporating Existing Garage) and Provision of Two Pitched Roof Dormers to Front and Rear Allowing Rooms in Roofspace
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04/00708/FUL Granted
2 Barbara Close, Rochford, Essex, SS4 1NQ
Rear Conservatory
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03/01050/FUL Granted
25 Crouch Avenue, Hullbridge, Hockley, Essex, SS5 6BS
Addition Of Pitched Roof Dormer To Front And Pitched Roof To Existing Flat Roofed Front Dormer
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03/00983/FUL Granted
1 Goldsmith Drive, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 9QX
Two Storey Side Extension
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03/00981/FUL Refused
47 Crouch Avenue, Hullbridge, Hockley, Essex, SS5 6BS
Single Storey Front And Rear Extensions
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03/00969/FUL Granted
43 Swallow Close, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 9UE
Two Storey Side Extension And Single Storey Rear Extension.
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03/00993/FUL Granted
14 Dorset Gardens, Rochford, Essex, SS4 3AH
Two Storey Side Extension With Integral Garage And Single Storey Rear Extension Demolish Existing Garage.
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03/00996/FUL Granted
24 Truro Crescent, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 9RU
First Floor Side Extension
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03/00995/FUL Granted
17 Woodstock Crescent, Hockley, Essex, SS5 4XG
Single Storey Side and Rear Extension
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03/01020/FUL Refused
28 Hilltop Avenue, Hullbridge, Hockley, Essex, SS5 6BN
Rear Conservatory
Decision speed
12 months to July 2026, where both dates are published
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Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 103 38%
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8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 100 37%
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Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 67 25%
Common questions
How many planning applications does Rochford decide?
In the 12 months to July 2026, Rochford decided 270 planning applications. 85% 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 64 days over the 12 months to July 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.
How many Rochford decisions arrive within the eight week target?
Of the 270 decisions in the 12 months to July 2026 where both dates are published, 38% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 75% within thirteen weeks.
How many planning applications has Rochford decided in total?
PlanIndex holds 2908 decisions from Rochford between 2001 and 2026, out of 3,131 applications on record. Across that whole period 79% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
When is planning activity busiest in Rochford?
March 2026 was the busiest month across the 12 months to July 2026, with 88 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.
Cite these figures
Rochford: 3,131 planning applications on record as of July 2026. Trailing 12 months: 270 decided, 85% approved, median 64 days to a decision. 472 new applications received in the same period. Decisions on record run between 2001 and 2026: 2,908 in total, 79% approved. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.