17 Westbury, Rochford, Essex, SS4 1UL

1. 28 Sep 2026

   Received by Rochford

2. 9 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 23 November 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 decided lawful development applications in a median of 74 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination that existing or proposed works do not need planning permission; the merits of the scheme are not considered. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 21 Westbury, Rochford, Essex, SS4 1UL

  06/01027/FUL Submitted 22 Nov 2006 50 yards away

  Single Storey Sloped Roofed Rear Extension

  Granted Full applications Extension 11 docs
  Small domestic

• Meadway , Wendon Close, Rochford, Essex, SS4 1UF

  02/00911/FUL Submitted 16 Oct 2002 50 yards away

  Pitched Roof To Rear

  Granted Full applications

• Land Adj Meadway , Wendon Close, Rochford, Essex

  05/00584/OUT Submitted 4 Jul 2005 50 yards away

  Erection of Two Semi-Detached Chalet Style Bungalows.

  Granted Outline 10 docs

• 29 Westbury, Rochford, Essex, SS4 1UL

  26/00358/DPDP1 Submitted 7 May 2026 50 yards away

  Householder Prior Approval for Single Storey Rear Extension. Projection 4.0m from Original Rear Wall, Eaves Height 2.946, Maximum Height 3.416m

  Granted Householder Extension 4 docs
  Small domestic

• 29 Westbury, Rochford, Essex, SS4 1UL

  05/00328/FUL Submitted 19 Apr 2005 50 yards away

  Retrospective Application For Timber Cabin Enclosing Pool.

  Granted Full applications 1 doc

• 3 Braxted Close, Rochford, Essex, SS4 1UN

  03/00810/FUL Submitted 15 Sep 2003 50 yards away

  Loft Conversion Including Alterations To The Roof Incorporating Front And Rear Dormers

  Granted Full applications Loft or dormer 1 doc

• 26/00576/LDC Granted

  37 Station Road, Hockley, Essex, SS5 4BZ

  Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for proposed hip to gable roof extension, loft conversion incorporating flat roofed rear dormer, rooflights to front and rear

  Received 10 Aug, published by the council 20 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• 26/00550/LDC Granted

  Little Buskins Farm , Canewdon Road, Ashingdon, Essex, SS4 3JN

  Claim for Lawful Development Certificate for the Proposed Continued Development of Commenced Planning Permission 22/00904/FUL

  Received 28 Jul, published by the council 14 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• 26/00554/LDC Granted

  34 Barling Road, Great Wakering, Essex, SS3 0QB

  Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for proposed loft conversion with side and rear dormers including internal alterations.

  Received 29 Jul, published by the council 8 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• 26/00502/LDC Granted

  7 Torquay Close, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 9PH

  Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for proposed extension of rear dormer

  Received 3 Jul, published by the council 23 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• 26/00291/LDC Granted

  Beech Croft, Burlington Gardens, Hullbridge, Essex, SS5 6BE

  Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for existing dwelling

  Received 2 Apr, published by the council 23 Jul 2026 Lawful development