26/00048/LDC

1. 22 Jan 2026

   Received by Rochford

2. 4 Feb 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 23 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development. Extensions of time are common.

This application is with Rochford for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.

The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination, not a planning judgement. It asks the council to confirm either that existing use or works are lawful, often through the passage of time, or that a proposal would not need planning permission at all. The applicant must prove the facts; the merits of the scheme are not considered.

More on lawful development applications in our guide

• 04/00275/FUL Refused

  The Grange , Murrels Lane, Hockley, Essex, SS5 6AX

  Proposed Detached Chalet With Annex Accommodation.

  31 Mar 2004 215m away Full applications
• 04/00347/FUL Refused

  The Grange, Murrels Lane, Hockley, Essex, SS5 6AB

  Stables And Associated Equestrian Facilities

  19 Apr 2004 215m away Full applications
• 04/00998/FUL Granted

  The Grange, Murrels Lane, Hockley, Essex, SS5 6AB

  Single Storey Pitched Roofed Building to Provide 4 Stables, Isolation Pen, 2 No Turning Out Bays, Wash Room, Tack Room, Stores, Events Office and Toilets.

  18 Nov 2004 215m away Full applications
• 04/00092/REM Granted

  The Grange , Murrels Lane, Hockley, Essex, SS5 6AX

  Proposed Haybarn and Associated Storage (Details Following Outline Approval 02/00324/OUT)

  5 Feb 2004 215m away Reserved matters
• 21/00102/FUL Refused

  The Grange, Murrels Lane, Hullbridge, Essex, SS5 6AB

  Retain existing garage, games room and store

  28 Jan 2021 217m away Full applications
• 05/00877/FUL Refused

  Four Oaks, Central Avenue, Hullbridge, Hockley, Essex, SS5 6AU

  Construct Raised New Roof Extended to Side, Construct New Porch and Bay Windows, Construct Chimney Stack to Side.

  27 Oct 2005 232m away Full applications

• 26/00391/LDC Refused

  2 Branksome Avenue, Hockley, Essex, SS5 5PF

  Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for proposed single storey porch to front entrance, two rear dormers and convert garage to habitable accommodation

  22 May 2026 Lawful development
• 26/00380/LDC Refused

  31 Anne Boleyn Drive, Rochford, Essex, SS4 1JA

  Lawful Development Certificate for a proposed loft conversion with rear dormer.

  19 May 2026 Lawful development
• 26/00401/LDC Granted

  2 Beech Avenue, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 8AE

  Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for proposed hip to gable roof conversion with rear dormer and 2no. rooflights to front.

  28 May 2026 Lawful development
• 26/00402/LDC Granted

  Anchorage, Ulverston Road, Rochford, Essex, SS4 3JT

  Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for an existing outbuilding used for domestic purposes incidental/ancillary to the dwellinghouse

  28 May 2026 Lawful development
• 26/00516/LDC Awaiting decision

  23 Sutton Court Drive, Rochford, Essex, SS4 1HR

  Lawful Development Certificate for a proposed loft conversion with rear dormer

  15 Jul 2026 Lawful development