Rectory Lodge , Sutton Road, Rochford, Essex, SS4 1LQ

1. 13 Aug 2026

   Received by Rochford

2. 25 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 8 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.

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 lawful development certificate is a legal determination, not a planning judgement. It asks the council to confirm either that existing use or works are lawful, often through the passage of time, or that a proposal would not need planning permission at all. The applicant must prove the facts; the merits of the scheme are not considered.

More on lawful development applications in our guide

• Rectory Lodge , Sutton Road, Rochford, Essex, SS4 1LQ

  26/00486/DPDP1 Submitted 26 Jun 2026 0m away

  Householder Prior Approval for Single Storey Rear Extension. Projection 8.0m from Original Rear Wall, Eaves Height 2.8m, Maximum Height 4.0m

  Granted Householder Extension 19 docs
  Small domestic

• Ivy Cottage , Sutton Road, Rochford, Essex, SS4 1LQ

  02/00489/FUL Submitted 6 Jun 2002 46m away

  Construction of New Vehicular Crossover Existing Crossover to Remain)

  Granted Full applications

• Ivy Cottage , Sutton Road, Rochford, Essex, SS4 1LQ

  01/00778/FUL Submitted 3 Oct 2001 46m away

  Single Storey Side Extension (Replacing Existing Garage) First Floor Rear Extension with Pitched Roof Over Existing Flat Roof

  Granted Full applications Extension
  Small domestic

• Scotts Nursery , Sutton Road, Sutton, Essex, SS4 1LQ

  22/00727/FUL Submitted 28 Jul 2022 153m away

  Erection of horticultural polytunnels, glasshouse extension, extension to outdoor plant sales area, demolition of existing office and toilet buildings, retrospective extension to car park and erection of 2.4 metre high security fence

  Granted Full applications Extension Demolition 33 docs
  Small domestic

• Reads Nursery, Sutton Road, Rochford, Essex,

  00/00735/FUL Submitted 16 Oct 2000 153m away

  Erect Glasshouses, Lay Out Land with Access Roadways, Vehicle Parking and Turning Areas in Connection with Use of Land as a Nursery. (Resubmission with Amended Layout Following F/0397/96/ROC)

  Granted Full applications

• Reads Nursery, Sutton Road, Rochford, Essex,

  02/01149/FUL Submitted 24 Dec 2002 153m away

  Gatehouse, Office and Staff Amenity Buildings

  Granted Full applications

• 26/00438/LDC Granted

  Lodge Farm, Foulness Island, Essex, SS3 9XN

  Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for proposed siting of a mobile home for use ancillary to the main dwelling

  12 Jun 2026 Lawful development
• 26/00407/LDC Granted

  28 Nursery Close, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7QL

  Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a proposed rear extension and loft conversion.

  1 Jun 2026 Lawful development
• 26/00301/LDC Granted

  Rosemount , Anchor Lane, Canewdon, Essex, SS4 3PA

  Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for proposed single storey rear extension with flat rooflights and fenestration alterations. (Demolish existing extensions)

  10 Apr 2026 Lawful development
• 26/00556/LDC Granted

  3 Home Farm Close, Great Wakering, Essex, SS3 0DL

  Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for proposed garage conversion and new openings

  31 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• 26/00436/LDC Granted

  20 Poplar Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 8SL

  Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for proposed hip to gable loft conversion and rear dormer

  11 Jun 2026 Lawful development