45 Deerhurst Thundersley Benfleet Essex SS7 3TE

Registered 26/0223/FUL
Council
Date received
20 Apr 2026
Date validated
22 Apr 2026
Postcode
SS7 3TE

Description

Demolish conservatory and garage, construct single storey rear and side extension with external alterations

6.8/10
Planning Authority Score
#59 of 282

Castle Point is one of the fastest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #2 out of 282. Only 8% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 40% national average - the council usually decides on time. Castle Point is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 79% approved vs 90% nationally.

Castle Point decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
77%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #263 of 282
79%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #266 of 282
121%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #2 of 282
8%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #2 of 282
62%
Minor dwellings approved
45 decided (1-9 homes)
50%
Major dwellings approved
2 decided (10+ homes)
65%
Change of use approved
23 decided
429
Total decisions
98 refused in 2025