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

1. 28 Jul 2026

   Received by Rochford

2. 14 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 22 September 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. 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

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

  26/00323/DOC Submitted 21 Apr 2026 0m away

  Application to Discharge Conditions 12 (Tree Protection Plan) of Planning Permission 22/00904/FUL dated 23/08/2023

  Decided Conditions Trees 8 docs

• Thorntons Land, Canewdon Road, Ashingdon, Rochford, Essex,

  01/00870/FUL Submitted 14 Nov 2001 338m away

  Use Of Land As A Wildflower Meadow Cemetery Alterations To Access And Provision Of Car Parking Areas.

  Granted Full applications

• Thorntons Meadow Wildflower Cemetery, Canewdon Road, Ashingdon, Rochford, Essex,

  05/00109/COU Submitted 11 Feb 2005 338m away

  Change Use of Site to Mixed Use as a Wildflower Cemetery and 35 Pitch Travellers Site Including Two Ablution Blocks and Cemetery Managers Caravan.

  Refused Full applications 5 docs

• Thorntons Meadow Wildflower Cemetery, Canewdon Road, Ashingdon, Rochford, Essex,

  05/00108/FUL Submitted 11 Feb 2005 338m away

  One Detached Three Bedroomed Cemetery Managers Dwelling, Grounds Maintenance Store and Chapel Of Rest.

  Refused Full applications 3 docs
  Domestic

• Thorntons Meadow Wildflower Cemetery, Canewdon Road, Ashingdon, Rochford, Essex,

  04/00719/FUL Submitted 12 Aug 2004 338m away

  Construct Three/ Four Bedroomed Detached Cemetery Managers Dwelling, Grounds Maintenance Store And Chapel Of Rest

  Refused Full applications
  Domestic

• 26/00438/LDC Granted

  Lodge Farm, Foulness Island, Essex, SS3 9XN

  Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for proposed siting of a mobile home for use ancillary to the main dwelling

  12 Jun 2026 Lawful development
• 26/00588/LDC Awaiting decision

  Rectory Lodge , Sutton Road, Rochford, Essex, SS4 1LQ

  Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for proposed three single storey rear/side extensions and loft conversion

  13 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• 26/00407/LDC Granted

  28 Nursery Close, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7QL

  Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a proposed rear extension and loft conversion.

  1 Jun 2026 Lawful development
• 26/00301/LDC Granted

  Rosemount , Anchor Lane, Canewdon, Essex, SS4 3PA

  Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for proposed single storey rear extension with flat rooflights and fenestration alterations. (Demolish existing extensions)

  10 Apr 2026 Lawful development
• 26/00556/LDC Granted

  3 Home Farm Close, Great Wakering, Essex, SS3 0DL

  Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for proposed garage conversion and new openings

  31 Jul 2026 Lawful development