34 Somerset Avenue, Rochford, Essex, SS4 1QA

1. 7 Feb 2023

   Received by Rochford

2. 16 Feb 2023

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 13 Apr 2023

   Decision issued: Refuse Planning Permission

4. 14 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

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• 32 Somerset Avenue, Rochford, Essex, SS4 1QA

  01/00147/FUL Submitted 21 Feb 2001 50 yards away

  Part Two Storey and Part Single Storey at Side and Two Storey Extension at Front (Bay Windows)

  Granted Full applications Extension Windows or glazing
  Small domestic

• 32 Somerset Avenue, Rochford, Essex, SS4 1QA

  01/00800/FUL Submitted 10 Oct 2001 50 yards away

  Rear Dormer

  Granted Full applications Loft or dormer

• 40 Somerset Avenue, Rochford, Essex, SS4 1QA

  24/00713/LDC Submitted 3 Oct 2024 50 yards away

  Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for proposed extensions including hip-to-gable conversion and flat roofed rear dormer

  Granted Lawful development Extension Loft or dormer 6 docs

• 26 Somerset Avenue, Rochford, Essex, SS4 1QA

  21/00415/DPDP1 Submitted 13 Apr 2021 50 yards away

  Householder Prior Approval for Single Storey Rear Extension. Projection 4.30m from Original Rear Wall, Eaves Height 3.0m, Maximum Height 3.0m.

  Granted Householder Extension 5 docs
  Small domestic

• 26 Somerset Avenue, Rochford, Essex, SS4 1QA

  21/00570/DPDP1 Submitted 21 May 2021 50 yards away

  Prior Approval for a Larger Home Extension maximum 4.8 metres deep from original rear wall, maximum 3 metres in height and maximum 3 metres to eaves.

  Granted Householder Extension 7 docs
  Domestic

• 44 Somerset Avenue, Rochford, Essex, SS4 1QA

  23/00146/LDC Submitted 21 Feb 2023 50 yards away

  Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for proposed hip to gable loft conversion, erection of rear dormer and insertion of roof lights into front elevation.

  Granted Lawful development Loft or dormer 5 docs

• 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