Planning application
1 Ambleside Drive Southend-on-sea Essex SS1 2UT
Works: New dwelling Extension Loft or dormer Small domestic
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Proposal
Change of use of two storey building from 3no. residential flats (Class C3) and 1no. commercial unit (Class E) to 11 bed HMO (Sui Generis), erect single storey rear extension, layout parking, bin and cycle storage to front, install rooflights to front and side, alter elevations (Part-Retrospective)
As published by the council, reference 26/00501/FUL
Application record
- Reference
- 26/00501/FUL
- Type
- Full Application
- Received
- 14 Apr 2026
- Validated
- 22 Apr 2026
- Ward
- Kursaal
- Decision by
- Delegated
- Postcode
- SS1 2UT
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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14 Apr 2026
Received by Southend-on-Sea
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22 Apr 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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23 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
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Allen Planning Ltd Agent, a planning consultancy registered in Salisbury
Active · incorporated 2011 · Salisbury
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