Land South Of Orchard Cottage, Rayleigh Downs Road, Rayleigh, Essex,

This site has had 2 applications since 2022: 0 approved, 1 refused.

• 22/01206/FUL Refused

  Land South Of Orchard Cottage, Rayleigh Downs Road, Rayleigh, Essex,

  Resubmission of refused application 22/00810/FUL for erection of a new two bedroom dwelling, with associated demolition of existing sheds.

  Decided 23 Feb 2023 Full applications

1. 23 Feb 2026

   Received by Rochford

2. 23 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 20 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'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.

• Land South Of Orchard Cottage, Rayleigh Downs Road, Rayleigh, Essex,

  22/01206/FUL Submitted 21 Dec 2022 50 yards away

  Resubmission of refused application 22/00810/FUL for erection of a new two bedroom dwelling, with associated demolition of existing sheds.

  Refused Full applications Demolition 12 docs
  Domestic

• The Woodnut, Rayleigh Downs Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7LR

  23/00175/DPDP1 Submitted 28 Feb 2023 50 yards away

  Householder Prior Approval for Single Storey Rear Extension. Projection 6m from Original Rear Wall, Eaves Height 3m, Maximum Height 3.5m

  Refused Householder Extension 5 docs
  Small domestic

• Mordaunt Cottage, Rayleigh Downs Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7LR

  07/00349/FUL Submitted 13 Apr 2007 50 yards away

  Single Storey Side Extension

  Granted Full applications Extension 14 docs
  Small domestic

• Chalkville , Rayleigh Downs Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7LR

  25/00948/FUL Submitted 23 Dec 2025 100 yards away

  Erection of two storey side extension, hip to gable roof extension, demolition of existing dormers, insertion of two rear dormers and rooflights, alterations to elevations.

  Refused Full applications Extension Loft or dormer +1 8 docs

• Chalkville , Rayleigh Downs Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7LR

  02/00787/FUL Submitted 13 Sep 2002 100 yards away

  Install Dormer Windows to Side and Rear to Allow Rooms in Roof

  Refused Full applications Loft or dormer Windows or glazing

• Chalkville , Rayleigh Downs Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7LR

  02/00419/FUL Submitted 13 May 2002 100 yards away

  Extend Existing Pitched Roof over Existing Flat Roof Area

  Granted Full applications

• 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