8 Hawthorne Gardens, Hockley, Essex, SS5 4SW

1. 31 Jul 2026

   Received by Rochford

2. 11 Aug 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 14 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 6 October 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.

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  05/00794/FUL Submitted 27 Sep 2005 50 yards away

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  02/01151/FUL Submitted 30 Dec 2002 50 yards away

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  22/00930/FUL Submitted 26 Sep 2022 100 yards away

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  05/00480/FUL Submitted 6 Jun 2005 100 yards away

  First Floor Side and Rear Extension

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