St John The Baptist Church Mucking Wharf Road Stanford Le Hope Essex Data via plota.co.uk

26/00438/CONDC - Condition Clearance Approved

Proposal

Application for the approval of details reserved by Condition 12 - (Mechanical, Electrical, Heating and Plumbing Services) & condition 13 ( External masonary and stonework) of planning permission ref.24/00476/LBC (Listed building consent for the conversion of nave and south aisle of church to a self-contained dwelling and use of the Chancel & south chapel for purposes (not residential) ancillary to the main dwelling within the church (such as workshop or studio space) with a separate dwelling in the tower, with associated access to the building, internal and external works including new openings in North and South elevations) Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
23 Apr 2026
Approved
18 May 2026

Approved on 18 May 2026 · Chief Planning Officer Decision · Last checked 5 Jul 2026

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Important details

Council
Thurrock
Application type
Condition Clearance
Postcode
SS17 0RN
Received
23 Apr 2026
Validated
23 Apr 2026
Ward
OLD Stanford Le Hope West
Case officer
Track to view
Target decision
18 Jun 2026
Decision
Approved
Decision date
18 May 2026
Decision level
Chief Planning Officer Decision
Agent
Engineroom

Consultation & key dates

Env. assessment
No
Thurrock
Planning Authority Score
6/10
Average
#101 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Thurrock is one of the fastest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #27 out of 292. Thurrock is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 81% approved vs 90% nationally.

Among the fastest councils in England
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Thurrock decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
81%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #255 of 292
81%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #273 of 292
84%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #27 of 292
30%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #52 of 292
60%
Minor dwellings approved
82 decided (1-9 homes)
71%
Major dwellings approved
7 decided (10+ homes)
86%
Change of use approved
43 decided
711
Total decisions
132 refused in 2025