Rochford Hospital, Union Lane, Rochford, Essex, SS4 1RB

This site has had 2 applications since 2026: 0 approved, 1 refused.

• 26/00085/PNSOL Refused

  Rochford Hospital, Union Lane, Rochford, Essex, SS4 1RB

  Application to determine whether prior approval is required as to the design or external appearance of the development (in particular the impact of glare on occupiers of neighbouring land) pursuant to the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) - Schedule 2, Part 14, Class J for the Installation of a 325.35kWp roof mounted PV solar array.

  Decided 26 Mar 2026

1. 6 Aug 2026

   Received by Rochford

2. 20 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 1 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.

This application is with Rochford for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Rochford's median decision took 64 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

The published feed does not state which type of application this is; the register entry on Rochford's portal will say. Our guide explains the common types.

• Rochford Hospital, Union Lane, Rochford, Essex, SS4 1RB

  26/00085/PNSOL Submitted 3 Feb 2026 50 yards away

  Application to determine whether prior approval is required as to the design or external appearance of the development (in particular the impact of glare on occupiers of neighbouring land) pursuant to the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) - Schedule 2, Part 14, Class J for the Installation of a 325.35kWp roof mounted PV solar array.

  Refused 17 docs

• Land West Of , Pollards Close, Rochford, Essex

  06/00718/FUL Submitted 25 Aug 2006 50 yards away

  Construct Two Storey Building to Provide 14 No. Special Needs Flats.

  Granted Full applications New dwelling 30 docs

• Rochford Hospital, Union Lane, Rochford, Essex,

  05/00665/FUL Submitted 5 Aug 2005 50 yards away

  Reprovision of Mental Health Services Comprising Single Storey and Two Storey Buildings and Extensions and Refurbishment of Existing Buildings, Car Parking and Landscaping

  Granted Full applications Extension 36 docs
  Small domestic

• Rochford Hospital, Union Lane, Rochford, Essex,

  05/00663/CON Submitted 5 Aug 2005 50 yards away

  Part Demolition of Wallasea and Rochford Buildings to Facilitate Proposed Extensions and Conversion of Chapel to Staff Dining Area.

  Withdrawn Heritage and listed buildings Extension Demolition 9 docs

• Rochford Hospital, Union Lane, Rochford, Essex,

  05/00664/LBC Submitted 5 Aug 2005 50 yards away

  Conversion of Former Chapel Building to Staff Dining Facility New Link to Connect Building to Neighbouring Rochford Building.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 24 docs

• Rochford Hospital, Union Lane, Rochford, Essex,

  06/01024/FUL Submitted 21 Nov 2006 50 yards away

  Part Demolition of Fire Damaged Building and Reconstruct With Pitched Roofed Rear Extension to Provide Study and Teaching Facilities for Medical Students

  Granted Full applications Extension Demolition 17 docs