Stambridge Mills, Mill Lane, Stambridge, Essex,

1. 31 Jul 2026

   Received by Rochford

2. 14 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 25 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 full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go: siting, design, access and landscaping are all fixed at this stage. It is the standard route for new buildings, conversions and changes of use. The statutory target is eight weeks for smaller schemes and thirteen weeks for major development, though complex cases often take longer by agreement.

More on full applications applications in our guide

• Broomhills Cricket Ground, Stambridge Road, Rochford, Essex,

  05/00527/FUL Submitted 16 Jun 2005 269m away

  Single Storey Flat Roofed Rear Extension.

  Granted Full applications Extension 15 docs
  Small domestic

• Site C, Purdeys Industrial Estate, Rochehall Way, Rochford, Essex,

  01/00232/FUL Submitted 19 Mar 2001 270m away

  Erect 2.4m High Fence, Raise and Level Ground to Use Site for Open Storage

  Withdrawn Full applications
  Small domestic

• Site C, Purdeys Industrial Estate, Rochehall Way, Rochford, Essex,

  00/00340/FUL Submitted 9 May 2000 270m away

  Erection of 3m High Palisade Fence to Site Perimeter with Two 4M Wide Gates

  Withdrawn Full applications
  Small domestic

• Land South Of Coombes Farm, Stambridge Road, Rochford, Essex,

  26/00106/OUT Submitted 10 Feb 2026 286m away

  83% historically approved · decision due ~24 Apr

  Outline planning application (with all matters reserved except for vehicular access to the site) for a residential development including affordable housing (Use Class C3); a care home (Use Class C2); a new vehicular access from Rocheway, public open space and associated infrastructure

  Awaiting decision Outline New dwelling 428 docs

• Site D3 Purdeys Industrial Estate, Purdeys Way, Rochford, Essex,

  01/00777/FUL Submitted 3 Oct 2001 286m away

  Use Land as Highways Maintenance Depot. Erect Office Building,Toilet, Mess and Gatehouse. Perimeter Security Fencing 2.4m High (Approx)

  Granted Full applications

• Suttons Wharf , Purdeys Industrial Estate, Rochehall Way, Rochford, Essex, SS4 1ND

  00/00122/FUL Submitted 24 Feb 2000 339m away

  Concrete Mixing and Batching Plant

  Granted Full applications

• 26/00649/FUL Awaiting decision

  Walkers Farm , Barling Road, Barling Magna, Essex, SS3 0ND

  New gates to be installed in existing opening including a new section of garden wall.

  2 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 26/00451/FUL Granted

  Goads Meadow, Murrels Lane, Hullbridge, Essex,

  Demolish existing structure and replace with single storey extension & fenestration alterations for habitable use.

  16 Jun 2026 Full applications
• 26/00639/FUL Awaiting decision

  32 St Andrews Road, Rochford, Essex, SS4 1NP

  Proposed detached garden room and associated storage building (Retrospective)

  31 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 26/00398/FUL Granted

  122 Louis Drive West, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 9DZ

  Proposed single storey rear extension with flat rooflights & fenestration alterations.

  27 May 2026 Full applications
• 26/00360/FUL Granted

  27 Eastview Drive, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 9NY

  Demolish existing conservatory and construct single storey rear extension

  11 May 2026 Full applications