Building A, Foundry Business Park, Station Approach, Hockley, Essex,

1. 17 Feb 2025

   Received by Rochford

2. 4 Apr 2025

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 23 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 30 May 2025, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Rochford took a median of 64 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

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• Land Adj Hockley Foundry Industrial Estate , Station Approach, Hockley, Essex

  00/00135/FUL Submitted 29 Feb 2000 50 yards away

  Erect Two Storey Block of Ten 2-Bed Flats with Associated Car Parking

  Granted Full applications New dwelling

• Foundry Business Park, Station Approach, Hockley, Essex,

  07/00256/FUL Submitted 14 Mar 2007 50 yards away

  Erect Two/Part Three Storey Business Premises. Layout Car Parking Bays to Incorporate an Essex Police Office and Spaces for Offices, Meeting Room, Very Light Industry and Studio Units.

  Granted Full applications 27 docs

• Hockley Foundry, Spa Road, Hockley, Essex, SS5 4AR

  03/00470/FUL Submitted 21 May 2003 50 yards away

  Erect New Two Storey Office Building (B1 Use)

  Granted Full applications 2 docs

• Foundry Business Park, Station Approach, Hockley, Essex, SS5 4HS

  05/00096/DPDP24 Submitted 4 Feb 2005 50 yards away

  Application to Determine Whether Prior Approval is Required for the Installation of 3 x Antennas, 4 x 600mm Dishes Mounted on Support Poles, Equipment Cabinets and Associated Cabling on the Roof of Hockley Foundry.

  Granted Telecoms

• Hockley Railway Station , Station Approach, Hockley, Essex, SS5 4BG

  00/00271/DPDP24 Submitted 14 Apr 2000 100 yards away

  Determination as to Whether Prior Approval is Required for Siting and Appearance of a 15m Monopole Mast, 3 Cross Polar Antenna, 2 Dish Antenna, Radio Equipment Housing and Ancillary Development

  Granted Telecoms

• 25 Spa Court , Spa Road, Hockley, SS5 4AT

  21/00640/FUL Submitted 9 Jun 2021 100 yards away

  Sub-divide existing 3 bedroomed flat into 2 x 1 bedroomed self-contained flats for sheltered use and alter external fenestration (resubmission following refusal of application ref: 21/00203/FUL)

  Granted Full applications New dwelling Windows or glazing 15 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