Land South Of Orchard Cottage, Rayleigh Downs Road, Rayleigh, Essex,

This site has had 2 applications since 2022: 0 approved, 1 refused.

• 26/00148/OUT Awaiting decision

  Land South Of Orchard Cottage, Rayleigh Downs Road, Rayleigh, Essex,

  Outline Application for a New Dwelling (self-build) with all matters reserved except access.

  Submitted 23 Feb 2026 Outline

1. 21 Dec 2022

   Received by Rochford

2. 30 Dec 2022

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 23 Feb 2023

   Decision issued: Refuse Planning Permission

4. 16 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Rochford refused this application for the reasons on the decision notice; only the applicant can appeal, and refused schemes often return in revised form. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

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• Land South Of Orchard Cottage, Rayleigh Downs Road, Rayleigh, Essex,

  26/00148/OUT Submitted 23 Feb 2026 50 yards away

  87% historically approved · decision due ~20 Apr

  Outline Application for a New Dwelling (self-build) with all matters reserved except access.

  Awaiting decision Outline New dwelling 14 docs
  Domestic

• The Woodnut, Rayleigh Downs Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7LR

  23/00175/DPDP1 Submitted 28 Feb 2023 50 yards away

  Householder Prior Approval for Single Storey Rear Extension. Projection 6m from Original Rear Wall, Eaves Height 3m, Maximum Height 3.5m

  Refused Householder Extension 5 docs
  Small domestic

• Mordaunt Cottage, Rayleigh Downs Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7LR

  07/00349/FUL Submitted 13 Apr 2007 50 yards away

  Single Storey Side Extension

  Granted Full applications Extension 14 docs
  Small domestic

• Chalkville , Rayleigh Downs Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7LR

  25/00948/FUL Submitted 23 Dec 2025 100 yards away

  Erection of two storey side extension, hip to gable roof extension, demolition of existing dormers, insertion of two rear dormers and rooflights, alterations to elevations.

  Refused Full applications Extension Loft or dormer +1 8 docs

• Chalkville , Rayleigh Downs Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7LR

  02/00787/FUL Submitted 13 Sep 2002 100 yards away

  Install Dormer Windows to Side and Rear to Allow Rooms in Roof

  Refused Full applications Loft or dormer Windows or glazing

• Chalkville , Rayleigh Downs Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7LR

  02/00419/FUL Submitted 13 May 2002 100 yards away

  Extend Existing Pitched Roof over Existing Flat Roof Area

  Granted Full applications

• 26/00584/FUL Granted

  11 Broad Walk, Hockley, Essex, SS5 5DD

  Demolish existing conservatory and construct a single storey rear/side infill extension with fenestration alterations.

  Received 12 Aug, published by the council 20 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 25/00397/FUL Refused

  Land Rear Of, Rivendale, 326 Plumberow Avenue, Hockley, Essex,

  Sub-divide the plot and construct a 3 bed bungalow with x2 private parking spaces.

  Received 30 May, published by the council 23 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 26/00703/FUL Awaiting decision

  Riverside, Kingsmans Farm Road, Hullbridge, Essex, SS5 6QB

  Side staircase ( retrospective)

  Received 30 Sep, published by the council 8 Oct 2026 Full applications
• 26/00566/FUL Granted

  140 High Street, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7BU

  Proposed Change of Use from Hot Food Takeaway (Sui Generis) to Restaurant (Class E(b)) with Ancillary Hot Food Takeaway

  Received 4 Aug, published by the council 14 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 26/00613/FUL Granted

  6 London Hill, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7HP

  Demolish existing conservatory and erect single storey rear pitched roof extension with roof lights

  Received 19 Aug, published by the council 30 Aug 2026 Full applications