Stable Block 1 At Hanover Farm, Central Avenue, Hullbridge, Essex,

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

   Decision expected by 1 April 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 decided lawful development applications in a median of 74 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination that existing or proposed works do not need planning permission; the merits of the scheme are not considered. More in our guide to planning application types.

• The Hut , Central Avenue, Hullbridge, Hockley, Essex, SS5 6AU

  01/00382/FUL Submitted 16 May 2001 200 yards away

  Addition of Pitched Roof to Existing Garage (Retrospective)

  Granted Full applications

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

  04/00275/FUL Submitted 31 Mar 2004 250 yards away

  Proposed Detached Chalet With Annex Accommodation.

  Refused Full applications

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

  00/00078/FUL Submitted 7 Feb 2000 250 yards away

  Demolition of Existing Dwelling and its Replacement by 4-Bed Detached Dwelling with Integral Garage

  Withdrawn Full applications New dwelling Demolition
  Domestic

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

  00/00770/FUL Submitted 30 Oct 2000 250 yards away

  Demolish Existing Chalet and Erect 4 Bed Detached Dwelling and Detached Garage

  Granted Full applications New dwelling Demolition 9 docs
  Domestic

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

  04/00347/FUL Submitted 19 Apr 2004 250 yards away

  Stables And Associated Equestrian Facilities

  Refused Full applications 3 docs

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

  04/00998/FUL Submitted 18 Nov 2004 250 yards away

  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.

  Granted Full applications 8 docs
  Small domestic

• 26/00576/LDC Granted

  37 Station Road, Hockley, Essex, SS5 4BZ

  Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for proposed hip to gable roof extension, loft conversion incorporating flat roofed rear dormer, rooflights to front and rear

  Received 10 Aug, published by the council 20 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• 26/00550/LDC Granted

  Little Buskins Farm , Canewdon Road, Ashingdon, Essex, SS4 3JN

  Claim for Lawful Development Certificate for the Proposed Continued Development of Commenced Planning Permission 22/00904/FUL

  Received 28 Jul, published by the council 14 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• 26/00554/LDC Granted

  34 Barling Road, Great Wakering, Essex, SS3 0QB

  Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for proposed loft conversion with side and rear dormers including internal alterations.

  Received 29 Jul, published by the council 8 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• 26/00502/LDC Granted

  7 Torquay Close, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 9PH

  Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for proposed extension of rear dormer

  Received 3 Jul, published by the council 23 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• 26/00291/LDC Granted

  Beech Croft, Burlington Gardens, Hullbridge, Essex, SS5 6BE

  Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for existing dwelling

  Received 2 Apr, published by the council 23 Jul 2026 Lawful development