56 Rushdon Close Grays Essex RM17 5QW

1. 13 Jul 2026

   Received by Thurrock

2. 6 Aug 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 11 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 1 October 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Thurrock took a median of 58 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Thurrock 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

• 29 Rushdon Close Grays Essex RM17 5QN

  24/01011/FUL Submitted 20 Sep 2024 30m away

  Construction of 2 bedroom end of terrace dwelling with new vehicular access for the new dwelling.

  Granted Full applications New dwelling 12 docs
  Domestic

• 147 Wallace Road Grays Essex RM17 5BB

  26/00935/HHA Submitted 11 Aug 2026 113m away

  83% historically approved · decision due ~27 Oct

  Part two-storey, part single-storey side extension, single-storey rear extension and front porch.

  Awaiting decision Extension
  Small domestic

• 38 Grays End Close Grays Essex RM17 5QR

  21/00689/CLOPUD Submitted 26 Apr 2021 114m away

  Construction of summerhouse to rear of site

  Granted Lawful development 5 docs

• 43 Lenthall Avenue Grays Essex RM17 5AT

  24/01107/PHA Submitted 16 Oct 2024 137m away

  Rear extension with a depth of 6 metres from the original rear wall of the property, with a maximum height of 3 metres and eaves height of 2.77 metres.

  Decided Prior approval Extension 10 docs

• 93 Lenthall Avenue Grays Essex RM17 5AL

  21/00398/CLEUD Submitted 11 Mar 2021 166m away

  Single storey rear extension

  Refused Lawful development Extension 7 docs
  Small domestic

• 49 Lenthall Avenue Grays Essex RM17 5AT

  26/00675/CLOPUD Submitted 17 Jun 2026 167m away

  81% historically approved · decision due ~12 Aug

  Single-storey rear extension with a pitched roof and three skylights.

  Decided Lawful development Extension
  Small domestic

• 26/01031/CLEUD Awaiting decision

  27 Digby Road Corringham Essex SS17 9BS

  Loft conversion incorporating rear dormer extensions to the main roof and the roof of the rear outrigger.

  2 Sep 2026 Lawful development
• 26/01024/CLOPUD Awaiting decision

  41 Joslin Road Purfleet-on-thames Essex RM19 1RX

  Loft conversion with rear dormer and front roof lights.

  1 Sep 2026 Lawful development
• 26/01003/CLOPUD Awaiting decision

  212 Southend Road Stanford Le Hope Essex SS17 7AQ

  Loft conversion with hip to gable and rear box dormer including 2x roof lights.

  27 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• 26/00992/CLOPUD Awaiting decision

  5 Second Avenue Stanford Le Hope Essex SS17 8DP

  Loft conversion with hip to gable and rear box dormer including 2x roof lights, materials to match existing materials on main roof

  26 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• 26/00991/CLOPUD Awaiting decision

  13 Dorset Gardens Linford Essex SS17 0QB

  Porch extension.

  25 Aug 2026 Lawful development