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

1. 28 Feb 2023

   Received by Rochford

2. 15 Mar 2023

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 26 Apr 2023

   Decision issued: Prior Approval Required - Refused

4. 30 Aug 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.

Householder applications cover work to an existing house and its garden, such as extensions, lofts and outbuildings, and cannot create a separate dwelling or change what the building is used for. More in our guide to planning application types.

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

  22/01206/FUL Submitted 21 Dec 2022 50 yards away

  Resubmission of refused application 22/00810/FUL for erection of a new two bedroom dwelling, with associated demolition of existing sheds.

  Refused Full applications Demolition 12 docs
  Domestic

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

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

  86% 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

• 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 150 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 150 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 150 yards away

  Extend Existing Pitched Roof over Existing Flat Roof Area

  Granted Full applications

• 26/00606/DPDP1 Granted

  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

  Received 17 Aug, published by the council 30 Aug 2026 Householder
• 26/00714/DPDP1 Awaiting decision

  330 Ashingdon Road, Ashingdon, Essex, SS4 3DA

  Householder Prior Approval for Single Storey Rear Extension. Projection 5.0m from Original Rear Wall, Eaves Height 2.95m, Maximum Height 2.95m.

  Received 5 Oct, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Householder
• 26/00546/DPDP1 Granted

  20 Bedloes Avenue, Rawreth, Essex, SS11 8SX

  Householder Prior Approval for Single Storey Rear Extension. Projection 4.35m from Original Rear Wall, Eaves Height 3m, Maximum Height 3m.

  Received 23 Jul, published by the council 8 Aug 2026 Householder
• 26/00591/DPDP1 Granted

  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.

  Received 10 Aug, published by the council 20 Aug 2026 Householder
• 26/00660/DPDP1 Awaiting decision

  7 Little Wheatley Chase, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 9EH

  Householder Prior Approval for Single Storey Rear Extension. Projection 6m from Original Rear Wall, Eaves Height 2.91m, Maximum Height 2.91m.

  Received 10 Sep, published by the council 20 Sep 2026 Householder