Tasty African Food 38 High Street Grays Essex RM17 6NA

1. 10 Apr 2026

   Received by Thurrock

2. 1 Jun 2026

   Decision issued: Approved

3. 19 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Thurrock granted permission on 1 June 2026, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

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• Ismah Hair & Cosmetics Ground Floor 40 - 42 High Street Grays Essex RM17 6NA

  21/01074/FUL Submitted 21 Jun 2021 50 yards away

  Alterations to the Shop Front, including the insertion of a new door and installation of roller shutters, in association with the subdivision of the former shop (Use Class E) into a barbers and a shop (Both Use Class E)

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 13 docs

• Halifax 48 - 50 High Street Grays Essex RM17 6NA

  24/00916/FUL Submitted 29 Aug 2024 50 yards away

  Proposed removal of ATM & Installation of new roller shutters to shopfront.

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 12 docs

• Halifax 48 - 50 High Street Grays Essex RM17 6NA

  24/00917/ADV Submitted 29 Aug 2024 50 yards away

  Proposed X1 fascia sign and X1 projecting sign

  Granted Advertising 11 docs

• Santander 28 - 30 High Street Grays Essex RM17 6LU

  21/01323/FUL Submitted 27 Jul 2021 50 yards away

  Front elevation changes to subdivide existing commercial building into two units.

  Granted Full applications 6 docs
  Several homes

• 28 - 30 High Street Grays Essex RM17 6LU

  24/00787/PAOFFR Submitted 23 Jul 2024 50 yards away

  Prior Approval under Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 (as amended) Schedule 2, Part 3, Class MA for the change of use of first and second floors from Use Class E (c) (ii) to Use Class C3 (Residential) to create 7 no. flats (2 no. one bed; 5 no. studios).

  Granted New dwelling 13 docs
  Several homes

• 21 - 25 High Street Grays Essex

  26/00269/FUL Submitted 9 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  Proposed erection rear extensions and additional two floors, including external and internal alterations and part change of use from shops and ancillary space (Use Class E) to hotel (Use Class C1) with 35 bedrooms.

  Refused Full applications Extension 19 docs

• 26/01219/FUL Awaiting decision

  70 Argent Street Grays Essex RM17 6PG

  Change of use from C3 to C4 HMO

  Received 16 Oct, published by the council 20 Oct 2026 Full applications
• 26/01217/FUL Awaiting decision

  1 Wilsman Road South Ockendon Essex RM15 6QB

  Application for the change of use of a dwelling (Use Class C3a) to a children's home for up to two children (Use Class C2), involving the conversion of a garage to an office.

  Received 15 Oct, published by the council 19 Oct 2026 Full applications
• 26/01203/FUL Awaiting decision

  Oozedam High Road Fobbing Essex SS17 9HT

  Part demolition and alterations to the existing dwelling to provide a three-bedroom retained home; demolition of the pool enclosure and ancillary outbuildings; and erection of four detached dwellings, comprising one three-bedroom, two four-bedroom and one five-bedroom home, with access, parking, cycle and refuse storage, landscaping, biodiversity enhancement, drainage and associated works. The existing basement and electric entrance gates are retained.

  Received 13 Oct, published by the council 14 Oct 2026 Full applications
• 26/01202/FUL Awaiting decision

  39 Woodmanhurst Road Corringham Essex SS17 7RX

  Chnage of use from Dwellinghouse (C3A) to Childrens Home (C2)

  Received 13 Oct, published by the council 20 Oct 2026 Full applications
• 26/01199/FUL Awaiting decision

  38 Clarence Road Grays Essex RM17 6QJ

  Change of use from residential dwellinghouse (Use Class C3(a)) to children's residential care home (Use Class C2) for up to three children aged 6 -17.

  Received 13 Oct, published by the council 15 Oct 2026 Full applications