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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.

419
Decided 12 months to September 2026
616
New applications 12 months to September 2026
233
Awaiting decision

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

    Submitted 3 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 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.

    Submitted 2 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 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.

    Submitted 2 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 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

    Submitted 2 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 26/00640/FUL Awaiting decision

    20 Grove Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 8PX

    Proposed two storey rear extension with a Juliet balcony, with side dormers

    Submitted 31 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • 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

    Submitted 31 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • 26/00639/FUL Awaiting decision

    32 St Andrews Road, Rochford, Essex, SS4 1NP

    Proposed detached garden room and associated storage building (Retrospective)

    Submitted 31 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • 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.

    Submitted 28 Aug 2026 Householder
  • 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

    Submitted 28 Aug 2026 Lawful development
  • 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

    Submitted 28 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • 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

    Submitted 28 Aug 2026
  • 26/00636/FUL Awaiting decision

    18 Trinity Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 8QD

    Single storey side/rear extension

    Submitted 28 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • 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

    Submitted 28 Aug 2026
  • 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

    Submitted 26 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • 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.

    Submitted 25 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • 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.

    Submitted 25 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • 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

    Submitted 25 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • 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

    Submitted 25 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • 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

    Submitted 24 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • 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

    Submitted 24 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • 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.

    Submitted 21 Aug 2026 Lawful development
  • 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

    Submitted 21 Aug 2026 Conditions
  • 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

    Submitted 21 Aug 2026 Conditions
  • 26/00619/FUL Awaiting decision

    Land Rear Of 9, Highams Road, Hockley, Essex,

    Proposed 1No. 3 bed bungalow with associated landscaping

    Submitted 20 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • 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

    Submitted 20 Aug 2026 Conditions
  • 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

    Submitted 19 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • 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

    Submitted 19 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • 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

    Submitted 19 Aug 2026 Conditions
  • 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

    Submitted 17 Aug 2026 Householder
  • 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

    Submitted 17 Aug 2026
  • 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

    Submitted 17 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • 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

    Submitted 17 Aug 2026
  • 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

    Submitted 14 Aug 2026 Advertising
  • 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.

    Submitted 14 Aug 2026 Trees
  • 26/00589/FUL Awaiting decision

    Market Square, West Street, Rochford, Essex,

    Proposed Memorial Bench

    Submitted 13 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • 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

    Submitted 13 Aug 2026 Conditions
  • 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

    Submitted 13 Aug 2026 Conditions
  • 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

    Submitted 13 Aug 2026 Lawful development
  • 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.

    Submitted 13 Aug 2026 Amendments
  • 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

    Submitted 13 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • 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.

    Submitted 12 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • 26/00585/FUL Awaiting decision

    142 Little Wakering Road, Little Wakering, Essex, SS3 0JH

    Single storey flat roofed rear extension with roof lights

    Submitted 12 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • 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

    Submitted 12 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • 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.

    Submitted 12 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • 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.

    Submitted 11 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • 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.

    Submitted 11 Aug 2026 Amendments
  • 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

    Submitted 10 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • 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.

    Submitted 10 Aug 2026 Householder
  • 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

    Submitted 10 Aug 2026 Conditions
  • 26/00577/FUL Awaiting decision

    37 Station Road, Hockley, Essex, SS5 4BZ

    Single storey rear and side extensions

    Submitted 10 Aug 2026 Full applications

Older applications, page 2 of 174

Recent decisions

Data to September 2026

  • 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.

    Decided 15 Sep 2026 Amendments
  • 26/00518/FUL Granted

    104 Ferry Road, Hullbridge, Essex, SS5 6EX

    Rear single storey extension with roof lantern.

    Decided 14 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 26/00455/FUL Granted

    48 Southend Road, Hockley, Essex, SS5 4QH

    Single storey rear extension, front dormer extension

    Decided 11 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 26/00541/FUL Granted

    202 Ashingdon Road, Rochford, Essex, SS4 1TB

    New shop front

    Decided 10 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 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.

    Decided 10 Sep 2026 Advertising
  • 26/00545/FUL Granted

    1 St Martins Close, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7SW

    Single storey rear extension and internal alterations

    Decided 10 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 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).

    Decided 10 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 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.

    Decided 10 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 26/00415/FUL Granted

    3 Kendal Close, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 8LF

    Proposed two storey side extension and front canopy

    Decided 10 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 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

    Decided 10 Sep 2026 Lawful development

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

  • 99/00779/FUL Granted

    14 Causton Way, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 8DD

    Erect Rear Conservatory Extension

    Decided 18 Jan 2000 Full applications
  • 99/00803/FUL Granted

    11 Kimberley Road, Great Wakering, Southend-On-Sea, Essex, SS3 0JP

    Single Storey Front Extension

    Decided 8 Feb 2000 Full applications
  • 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.

    Decided 9 Feb 2000 Full applications
  • 99/00797/FUL Granted

    8 Highfield Crescent, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 8JP

    Single Storey Rear Extension

    Decided 9 Feb 2000 Full applications
  • 99/00798/FUL Granted

    Tarramurra , Princess Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 8HR

    Single Storey Rear Extension

    Decided 9 Feb 2000 Full applications
  • 99/00783/FUL Granted

    Hockley Primary School , Chevening Gardens, Hockley, Essex, SS5 4UR

    Extension to Provide Additional Classroom and Toilets

    Decided 9 Feb 2000 Full applications
  • 99/00778/FUL Granted

    49 Downhall Park Way, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 9QP

    Rear Dormer

    Decided 9 Feb 2000 Full applications
  • 00/00011/FUL Granted

    19 Hockley Rise, Hockley, Essex, SS5 4PT

    Erect Rear Conservatory

    Decided 10 Feb 2000 Full applications
  • 99/00782/FUL Granted

    18 Abbey Road, Hullbridge, Hockley, Essex, SS5 6DG

    Rear Dormer Extension

    Decided 14 Feb 2000 Full applications
  • 99/00799/FUL Granted

    Hawkwell Village Hall , Main Road, Hawkwell, Hockley, Essex, SS5 4EH

    Erect Storage Building

    Decided 16 Feb 2000 Full applications

Decision speed

12 months to September 2026, where both dates are published

  1. Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 153 37%
  2. 8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 153 37%
  3. Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 113 27%

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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.