35 Elmway Stifford Clays Grays Essex RM16 2HS

1. 24 Aug 2026

   Received by Thurrock

2. 25 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 19 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

• 37 Elmway Stifford Clays Grays Essex RM16 2HS

  26/00919/FUL Submitted 6 Aug 2026 0m away

  81% historically approved · decision due ~1 Oct

  Erection of a new semi-detached 3-bedroom, dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) on land to the side of No. 37 Elmway, Grays, together with a single-storey rear extension to the existing host dwelling and associated minor external alterations.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension 19 docs
  Small domestic

• 31 Elmway Stifford Clays Grays Essex RM16 2HS

  23/00014/FUL Submitted 6 Jan 2023 43m 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 43m 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 80m 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.

  Decided Prior approval Extension 10 docs

• 179 Blackshots Lane Grays Essex RM16 2LL

  26/00747/TELENQ Submitted 22 Jun 2026 108m 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

  23/00344/PHA Submitted 21 Mar 2023 112m away

  Rear extension with a depth of 5.00 metres from the original rear wall of the property, with a maximum height of 2.90 metres and eaves height of 2.70 metres

  Decided Prior approval Extension 11 docs

• 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