Planning application
140 High Street, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7BU
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Proposed Change of Use from Hot Food Takeaway (Sui Generis) to Restaurant (Class E(b)) with Ancillary Hot Food Takeaway
As published by the council, reference 26/00566/FUL
Application record
- Reference
- 26/00566/FUL
- Type
- Full Application
- Status
- Pending Consideration
- Received
- 4 Aug 2026
- Validated
- 4 Aug 2026
- Ward
- Wheatley
- Parish
- Rayleigh Town Council
- Postcode
- SS6 7BU
Site history
Applications at this address on the Rochford register
This site has had 3 applications since 2003: 2 approved, 0 refused.
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04/01020/FUL Granted
140 High Street, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7BU
New Shopfront and Extract Flue to Rear
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03/00501/COU Granted
140 High Street, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7BU
Change of Use from Solicitors Office (Class A2) to Take-Away (Class A3), with Self Contained Flat at First Floor
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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4 Aug 2026
Received by Rochford
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14 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 29 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.
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
10 documents on file for this application
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Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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140 High Street, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7BU
New Shopfront and Extract Flue to Rear
Granted Full applications Windows or glazing -
140 High Street, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7BU
Change of Use from Solicitors Office (Class A2) to Take-Away (Class A3), with Self Contained Flat at First Floor
Granted Full applications 1 doc -
138 High Street, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7BU
Variation of Cond 3 of ROC813/86 to Allow Use of 138B as Public House in Assoc'n with 138. Two Storey Rear Extn, Beer Garden (within Enclosed Wall) Side Balcony Feature, New Unit and Enclosed Landscaped Frontage . Demolition of Ext Garages
Granted Full applications Demolition -
138 High Street, Rayleigh, Essex , SS6 7BU
Variation of Cond 3 of ROC813/86 to Allow Use of 138B as Public House in Assoc'n with 138. Two Storey Rear Extn, Beer Garden (within Enclosed Wall) Side Balcony Feature, New Unit and Enclosed Landscaped Frontage . Demolition of Ext Garages
Granted Full applications Demolition -
138 High Street, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7BU
Display Advert Comprising: To Frontage: One Externally Illuminated Post Signs, Three Halo Lit Fascia Signs, Two Internal Illuminated Panels and Two Poster Signs. To Side: Two Halo Lit Fascia Signs
Granted Advertising -
138 High Street, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7BU
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