Plot 1, Rochford Business Park, Cherry Orchard Way, Rochford, Essex,

1. 7 May 2026

   Received by Rochford

2. 23 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 2 July 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 full applications in a median of 66 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go, with siting, design, access and landscaping all fixed at this stage. More in our guide to planning application types.

• Land Adj. Layby West Of, Cherry Orchard Way, Rochford, Essex,

  02/00580/DPDP24 Submitted 2 Jul 2002 100 yards away

  Determination of Prior Approval with Regard to Siting and Appearance of Telecommunications Installation, Namely; 8M Monopole with One Tri Sector Antenna (Total Height 10M) Equipment Cabinets and Associated Development

  Granted Telecoms

• Land Adjacent 85 Lundy Close Eastwood Essex

  26/00602/AD Submitted 1 May 2026 150 yards away

  Application for approval of details pursuant to condition 03 (external materials) of planning permission 22/01214/BC3 dated 13.10.2022

  Granted Conditions

• 2 Comet Way Southend-On-Sea Essex SS2 6GD

  21/00669/AD Submitted 1 Apr 2021 200 yards away

  Application for approval of details pursuant to condition 03 (construction management plan) of planning permission 20/00228/FUL dated 24.07.2020

  Granted Conditions 17 docs

• 2 Comet Way Southend-on-sea Essex SS2 6GD

  21/01616/ADV Submitted 5 Aug 2021 200 yards away

  Replace 3no. internally illuminated facia signs to east and south elevations, install 1no. internally illuminated free standing pylon sign, 1no. internally illuminated free standing portal sign and 1no. internally illuminated light box sign to east elevation

  Granted Advertising

• 80 Lundy Close Eastwood Essex SS2 6HB

  22/02452/FULH Submitted 21 Dec 2022 200 yards away

  Erect single storey outbuilding to rear to form residential annex for ancillary use to main dwelling (Retrospective)

  Granted Householder 8 docs
  Small domestic

• Booker Cash And Carry Comet Way Southend-on-sea Essex SS2 6UF

  26/01134/FUL 200 yards away

  86% historically approved

  Remove 9 no. existing condenser units and plant room container, install 6 no. replacement ground mounted condenser units and install louvred sunshade/screen

  Decided Full applications

• 26/00584/FUL Granted

  11 Broad Walk, Hockley, Essex, SS5 5DD

  Demolish existing conservatory and construct a single storey rear/side infill extension with fenestration alterations.

  Received 12 Aug, published by the council 20 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 25/00397/FUL Refused

  Land Rear Of, Rivendale, 326 Plumberow Avenue, Hockley, Essex,

  Sub-divide the plot and construct a 3 bed bungalow with x2 private parking spaces.

  Received 30 May, published by the council 23 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 26/00703/FUL Awaiting decision

  Riverside, Kingsmans Farm Road, Hullbridge, Essex, SS5 6QB

  Side staircase ( retrospective)

  Received 30 Sep, published by the council 8 Oct 2026 Full applications
• 26/00566/FUL Granted

  140 High Street, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7BU

  Proposed Change of Use from Hot Food Takeaway (Sui Generis) to Restaurant (Class E(b)) with Ancillary Hot Food Takeaway

  Received 4 Aug, published by the council 14 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 26/00613/FUL Granted

  6 London Hill, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7HP

  Demolish existing conservatory and erect single storey rear pitched roof extension with roof lights

  Received 19 Aug, published by the council 30 Aug 2026 Full applications