37 Elmway Stifford Clays Grays Essex RM16 2HS

1. 6 Aug 2026

   Received by Thurrock

2. 11 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. 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 57 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

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• 35 Elmway Stifford Clays Grays Essex RM16 2HS

  26/00984/CLOPUD Submitted 24 Aug 2026 50 yards away

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

  Granted Lawful development Loft or dormer 8 docs

• 31 Elmway Stifford Clays Grays Essex RM16 2HS

  23/00014/FUL Submitted 6 Jan 2023 50 yards away

  Erection of 1 three bedroom dwelling including associated refuse and cycle store

  Granted Full applications 10 docs
  Domestic

• 31 Elmway Stifford Clays Grays Essex RM16 2HS

  26/00399/CV Submitted 9 Apr 2026 50 yards away

  Application for the variation of condition no. 2 (Plans) of planning permission ref. 23/00014/FUL - Erection of 1 three bedroom dwelling including associated refuse and cycle store

  Granted Conditions 13 docs
  Domestic

• 8 Oakway Stifford Clays Grays Essex RM16 2HP

  21/01313/PHA Submitted 26 Jul 2021 100 yards away

  Rear extension with a depth of 6 metres from the original rear wall of the property, with a maximum height of 2.8 metres and eaves height of 2.6 metres.

  Granted Prior approval Extension 10 docs

• 179 Blackshots Lane Grays Essex RM16 2LL

  26/00747/TELENQ Submitted 22 Jun 2026 100 yards away

  Virgin Medias intention to install above-ground cabinets at: JNC Blackshots Lane & Fairfield Avenue, Grays RM16 2LL.

  Decided Telecoms

• 196 Blackshots Lane Grays Essex RM16 2LL

  23/00329/HHA Submitted 21 Mar 2023 100 yards away

  Hip to gable loft conversion with front dormer

  Granted Householder Loft or dormer 22 docs
  Domestic

• 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