Land South Of 237 To 249, Rectory Road, Hawkwell, Essex,

1. 3 Nov 2025

   Received by Rochford

2. 26 Nov 2025

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 23 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 21 January 2026, 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.

This application is with Rochford for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Rochford's median decision took 64 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

An outline application tests the principle of developing a site, holding back details such as appearance and landscaping as reserved matters for later approval. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 3 Rectory Terrace, Rectory Road, Hawkwell, Hockley, Essex, SS5 4LD

  05/00101/FUL Submitted 7 Feb 2005 100 yards away

  Two Storey Rear Extension and Single Storey Rear Extension

  Granted Full applications Extension
  Small domestic

• 3 Rectory Terrace, Rectory Road, Hawkwell, Hockley, Essex, SS5 4LD

  04/00956/FUL Submitted 2 Nov 2004 100 yards away

  Conversion of Loft Space Incorporating Front and Rear Dormer Windows, Two Storey Rear Extension, Single Storey Rear Extension, Rear Conservatory

  Refused Full applications Extension Loft or dormer +1
  Small domestic

• Spindleberry Cottage, Ironwell Lane, Hawkwell, Hockley, Essex, SS5 4JY

  06/00815/FUL Submitted 2 Oct 2006 150 yards away

  Demolish Existing Granny Annexe. Erect Two Storey Side Extension. First Floor Rear Extension. Rear Conservatory. Remodel Existing Front and Rear Dormers to Form Pitched Roof Dormers. Extend Existing Bay Window to Side with New Roof. Front Porch. (Amended Proposal with Reduced Floor Area)

  Granted Full applications Extension Loft or dormer +3 10 docs
  Small domestic

• Spindleberry Cottage, Ironwell Lane, Hawkwell, Hockley, Essex, SS5 4JY

  06/00612/FUL Submitted 17 Jul 2006 150 yards away

  Demolish Existing Granny Annexe. Erect Two Storey Side Extension. First Floor Rear Extension. Rear Conservatory. Remodel Existing Front and Rear Dormers to Form Pitched Roof Dormers. Extend Existing Bay Window to Side with New Roof. Front Porch.

  Withdrawn Full applications Extension Loft or dormer +3 6 docs
  Small domestic

• Spindleberry Cottage , Ironwell Lane, Hockley, Essex, SS5 4JY

  02/00542/FUL Submitted 19 Jun 2002 150 yards away

  First Floor and Conservatory Rear Extensions. Pitched Roof to Existing Dormers

  Granted Full applications Extension Loft or dormer

• 235 Rectory Road, Hawkwell, Essex, SS5 4LF

  24/00443/LDC Submitted 17 Jun 2024 150 yards away

  Application for a Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed single storey outbuilding

  Refused Lawful development 5 docs
  Small domestic

• 26/00121/OUT Withdrawn

  Land Rear Of 127 Bull Lane, Bracken Dell, Rayleigh, Essex,

  Outline application with all matters reserved for 2no. detached 2-bed dwellings

  Received 13 Feb, published by the council 23 Jul 2026 Outline
• 25/00794/OUT Refused

  Limehouse Nursery, The Drive, Rayleigh, Essex,

  Outline planning application for up to 142 dwellings, with access and layout included for consideration.

  Received 30 Oct, published by the council 23 Jul 2026 Outline
• 26/00617/OUT Awaiting decision

  Land Rear Of 387 To 411, Little Wakering Road, Barling Magna, Essex,

  Outline application for up to 18 dwellings with all matters reserved except access to the site.

  Received 20 Aug, published by the council 4 Oct 2026 Outline
• 26/00612/OUT Awaiting decision

  76 Main Road, Hawkwell, Essex, SS5 4JH

  Outline Application to demolish existing dwelling and construct four detached dwellings

  Received 19 Aug, published by the council 23 Sep 2026 Outline
• 26/00581/OUT Awaiting decision

  Land North Of Hambro Close And Hockley Road And, Hambro Hill, Rayleigh, Essex,

  Outline planning application (with all matters reserved except for vehicular access to the site) for a residential development of up to 130 new homes, with associated gardens and parking spaces; new vehicular and pedestrian/cycleway access from Hambro Hill, pedestrian access from Hambro Close, surface water attenuation features, landscaping, open space and play space provision.

  Received 11 Aug, published by the council 25 Sep 2026 Outline