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 65 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 65 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 0m 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 26m 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 57m 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 97m 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 97m 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 97m away

  Extend Existing Pitched Roof over Existing Flat Roof Area

  Granted Full applications

• 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.

  30 Oct 2025 Outline
• 25/00778/OUT Refused

  Land Adjacent, New Park Road, Hockley, Essex,

  Outline Application for 2 bedroom detached new build bungalow with x2 parking spaces.

  23 Oct 2025 Outline
• 25/00613/EIA Decided

  Land South Of New Road And East Of, Shoebury Road, Great Wakering, Essex,

  EIA Screening opinion.

  20 Aug 2025 Outline
• 25/00907/OUT Refused

  Land Adjacent Fairdene, Church Road, Hockley, Essex,

  Outline application with all matters reserved to construct 1 No. self-build detached house with private parking.

  9 Dec 2025 Outline
• 26/00245/OUT Granted

  Shop, Ballards Gore Golf Club, Ballards Gore, Essex,

  Outline application for Installation of modular Dormy House accommodation in connection with the existing Outdoor Sport and Recreation use.

  25 Mar 2026 Outline