28 - 30 High Street Grays Essex RM17 6LU

1. 23 Jul 2024

   Received by Thurrock

2. 29 Jul 2024

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 25 Sep 2024

   Decision issued: Prior Approval Granted

4. 19 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.

Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.

This page mirrors an entry on the statutory planning register that Thurrock is required to keep. The published feed for this record does not state which type of application it is, which is common for older entries and for some council systems; the register entry on the council portal will say, alongside the case officer and any consultation dates.

Every planning application follows the same broad path: submission, validation, publicity, then a decision by officers or committee. Our guide to planning application types explains the common types and what each can approve.

• Feast Restaurant 18 High Street Grays Essex RM17 6LU

  24/00428/FUL Submitted 16 Apr 2024 30m away

  Retrospective 1st floor extension to house additional seating area/bar in association with the existing class E premises

  Granted Full applications Extension 16 docs

• Tasty African Food 38 High Street Grays Essex RM17 6NA

  26/00400/FUL Submitted 10 Apr 2026 36m away

  Two storey rear extension with relocation of existing external metal staircase and kitchen extractor duct

  Granted Full applications Extension 13 docs

• Old State Cinema George Street Grays Essex RM17 6LY

  26/00009/FUL Submitted 9 Jan 2026 40m away

  81% historically approved · decision due ~18 Jun

  Change of use of building from former cinema to hotel with banqueting services, spa and gym suite and works comprising two storey roof extension and associated amenity space and landscaping

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension 95 docs

• Old State Cinema George Street Grays Essex RM17 6LY

  26/00010/LBC Submitted 9 Jan 2026 40m away

  83% historically approved · decision due ~18 Jun

  Listed building consent for internal and external works to building to facilitate comprehensive reuse and redevelopment of building

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings 91 docs

• JD Wetherspoons PLC Old State Cinema George Street Grays Essex RM17 6LZ

  21/00729/LBC Submitted 5 May 2021 41m away

  Works to create public house and ancillary areas within existing building, including full internal refurbishment and redecoration scheme and external works including creation of beer garden

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 85 docs

• JD Wetherspoons PLC Old State Cinema George Street Grays Essex RM17 6LZ

  21/00728/FUL Submitted 30 Apr 2021 41m away

  Change of use of building from cinema to public house and associated internal and external works to facilitate use, including the creation of external beer garden on frontage to George Street and external repair works

  Granted Full applications 88 docs