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

Awaiting decision Rochford 26/00569/PNSOL Roof Mounted Solar PV on Non-Domestic Bu

Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.

Proposal

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 281.70kWp roof mounted PV solar array

As published by the council, reference 26/00569/PNSOL

Application record

Reference
26/00569/PNSOL
Type
Roof Mounted Solar PV on Non-Domestic Bu
Status
Pending Consideration
Received
6 Aug 2026
Validated
6 Aug 2026
Ward
Roche South
Parish
Rochford Parish Council
Postcode
SS4 1RB

Comment by 8 September 2026

The council is taking comments on this application until then. Comments go to Rochford through their own planning portal.

Site history

Applications at this address on the Rochford register

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

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  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 65 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

18 documents on file for this application

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What happens while it is decided

This application is with Rochford for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Rochford's median decision took 65 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

About this record

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Nearby applications

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

    26/00085/PNSOL Submitted 3 Feb 2026 0m 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

  • Rochford Hospital, Union Lane, Rochford, Essex,

    05/00665/FUL Submitted 5 Aug 2005 67m 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 67m 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 67m 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,

    02/01116/LBC Submitted 18 Dec 2002 67m away

    Conversion Of Chapel To Staff Dining Room, Together With Link To Connect Chapel To Neighbouring Rochford Building.

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings

  • Rochford Hospital, Union Lane, Rochford, Essex,

    02/01114/FUL Submitted 18 Dec 2002 67m away

    Reprovision Of Mental Health Services Comprising Erection Of Single, And Two Storey Buildings, Extension/ Conversion Of Existing Building, Together With Car Parking And Associated Facilities.

    Granted Full applications Extension