Land At Rear Of Scotts Nursery, Sutton Road, Rochford, Essex,

1. 14 Oct 2025

   Received by Rochford

2. 20 Nov 2025

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 23 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. 3 Aug 2026

   Decision issued: Refuse Planning Permission

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• Scotts Nursery , Sutton Road, Sutton, Essex, SS4 1LQ

  22/00727/FUL Submitted 28 Jul 2022 150 yards away

  Erection of horticultural polytunnels, glasshouse extension, extension to outdoor plant sales area, demolition of existing office and toilet buildings, retrospective extension to car park and erection of 2.4 metre high security fence

  Granted Full applications Extension Demolition 33 docs
  Small domestic

• Reads Nursery, Sutton Road, Rochford, Essex,

  00/00735/FUL Submitted 16 Oct 2000 150 yards away

  Erect Glasshouses, Lay Out Land with Access Roadways, Vehicle Parking and Turning Areas in Connection with Use of Land as a Nursery. (Resubmission with Amended Layout Following F/0397/96/ROC)

  Granted Full applications

• Reads Nursery, Sutton Road, Rochford, Essex,

  02/01149/FUL Submitted 24 Dec 2002 150 yards away

  Gatehouse, Office and Staff Amenity Buildings

  Granted Full applications

• Scotts Nursery, Sutton Road, Rochford, Essex, SS4 1LQ

  26/00178/FUL Submitted 4 Mar 2026 150 yards away

  Part change of use of land from garden centre to Sauna and Plunge Wellness Centre

  Granted Full applications 13 docs

• Reads Nursery, Sutton Road, Rochford, Essex,

  01/00947/FUL Submitted 28 Dec 2001 150 yards away

  Erect Composting Shed, Materials Store and Meter Housing Buildings

  Granted Full applications
  Small domestic

• Orchard House, Sutton Road, Rochford, Essex, SS4 1LQ

  07/00253/FUL Submitted 13 Mar 2007 250 yards away

  Demolish Existing Single Storey Extension and Erect Two Storey Side Extension. Alterations to Existing Rear Extension Including New Roof. Changes to Side Windows at Ground Floor.

  Refused Full applications Extension Roofing +2 11 docs
  Small domestic

• 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