26/00404/LDC

1. 1 Jun 2026

   Received by Rochford

2. 23 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. 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

• 05/00537/OUT Refused

  Land South Of Woodville, Hullbridge Road, Rayleigh, Essex,

  Erection of 20 Bed Nursing/Care Home and Day Centre Facilities Together With Formation of a New Access Onto Hullbridge Road.

  20 Jun 2005 32m away Outline
• 03/00983/FUL Granted

  1 Goldsmith Drive, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 9QX

  Two Storey Side Extension

  12 Nov 2003 90m away Full applications
• 04/00520/FUL Granted

  1 Goldsmith Drive, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 9QX

  Detached Garage

  8 Jun 2004 90m away Full applications
• 04/00884/FUL Granted

  1 Goldsmith Drive, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 9QX

  Erect Two Detached Garages

  6 Oct 2004 90m away Full applications
• 05/00610/OUT Refused

  Land Opposite, 2 Goldsmith Drive, Rayleigh, Essex,

  Demolish Existing Buildings and Construct One Dwelling on Part of Site.

  14 Jul 2005 96m away Outline
• 05/00026/FUL Granted

  2 Goldsmith Drive, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 9QX

  Extension at Side and Pitch Roof Over Existing Rear Extension (Renewal of Permission 99/00733/FUL)

  17 Jan 2005 98m 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