56 Common Approach Thundersley Benfleet Essex SS7 3RX Data via plota.co.uk

26/0204/FUL - Full Application Approved
Extensions & alterations

Proposal

Construct new roof to conservatory, front and rear dormers, and external alterations including relocating front door Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
10 Apr 2026
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Validated
16 Apr 2026
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Approved
21 May 2026

Approved on 21 May 2026 · Delegated Planning Officer · Last checked 5 Jul 2026

Documents 6

Decision & officer reports 2

PDF OFFICER REPORT Report · 21 May 2026 View ↗ PDF APPROVAL FUL DECISION NOTICE Decision · 21 May 2026 View ↗

Plans & drawings 2

PDF PROPOSED COMPOSITE Drawing · 16 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF LOCATION AND EXISTING COMPOSITE Drawing · 16 Apr 2026 View ↗

Application forms 2

PDF 56 COMMON APPROACH, BENFLEET Application Form · 16 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF CIL FORM 1: ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CIL Document · 10 Apr 2026 View ↗

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Important details

Council
Castle Point
Application type
Full Application
Postcode
SS7 3RX
Received
10 Apr 2026
Validated
16 Apr 2026
Ward
Cedar Hall
Case officer
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Target decision
11 Jun 2026
Decision
Approval
Decision date
21 May 2026
Decision level
Delegated Planning Officer
Applicant
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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
26/0011/FUL
Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

22 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025
28 Cedar Park Close Thundersley Benfleet Essex SS7 3RU
Construct single storey rear extension, side/front extension and loft conversion includin…
25/0849/FUL
2025 Approved
33 Cedar Park Close Thundersley Benfleet Essex SS7 3RU
Demolish garage and construct single storey rear/side extension and front porch
25/0654/FUL
2023 Approved
29 Cedar Park Close Thundersley Essex SS7 3RU
Erect single storey rear extension and front porch, alter fenestration and lay out additi…
23/0682/FUL
2023 Approved
29 Cedar Park Close Thundersley Essex SS7 3RU
Erect single storey rear extension and front porch, alter fenestration and lay out additi…
23/0682/FUL
2022 Refused
34 Common Approach Thundersley Benfleet Essex SS7 3LA
Hip to gable loft conversion including raising of roof and first floor rear extension
22/0400/FUL
2022 Refused
34 Common Approach Thundersley Benfleet Essex SS7 3LA
Hip to gable loft conversion including raising of roof and first floor rear extension
22/0400/FUL
2020 Approved
44 Common Approach Thundersley Benfleet Essex SS7 3LA
Demolish existing garage and construct new attached garage to side elevation and first fl…
20/0165/FUL
2020 Approved
44 Common Approach Thundersley Benfleet Essex SS7 3LA
Demolish existing garage and construct new attached garage to side elevation and first fl…
20/0165/FUL
2020 Approved
48 Common Approach Thundersley Benfleet Essex SS7 3RX
Demolish existing garage, erect single storey side extension to form double garage, raise…
20/0101/FUL
2020 Approved
48 Common Approach Thundersley Benfleet Essex SS7 3RX
Demolish existing garage, erect single storey side extension to form double garage, raise…
20/0101/FUL
2019 Refused
48 Common Approach Thundersley Benfleet Essex SS7 3RX
Demolish existing garage, erect single storey side extension to form double garage, raise…
19/0898/FUL
2019 Refused
48 Common Approach Thundersley Benfleet Essex SS7 3RX
Demolish existing garage, erect single storey side extension to form double garage, raise…
19/0898/FUL
2019 Approved
32 Common Approach Thundersley Benfleet Essex SS7 3LA
Single storey rear extension
19/0751/CLP
2019 Approved
32 Common Approach Thundersley Benfleet Essex SS7 3LA
Single storey rear extension
19/0751/CLP
2019 Refused
48 Common Approach Thundersley Benfleet Essex SS7 3RX
Demolish existing garage and raise existing roof to include first floor accommodation and…
19/0745/FUL
2019 Refused
48 Common Approach Thundersley Benfleet Essex SS7 3RX
Demolish existing garage and raise existing roof to include first floor accommodation and…
19/0745/FUL
2019 Approved
10 Sayers Thundersley Benfleet Essex SS7 3RT
Demolish existing garage and construct single storey rear extension
19/0162/FUL
2019 Approved
10 Sayers Thundersley Benfleet Essex SS7 3RT
Demolish existing garage and construct single storey rear extension
19/0162/FUL
2017 Approved
25 Cedar Park Close Thundersley Benfleet Essex SS7 3RU
Hip to gable roof extension, a rear dormer and front rooflights
17/0019/CLP
2017 Approved
25 Cedar Park Close Thundersley Benfleet Essex SS7 3RU
Hip to gable roof extension, a rear dormer and front rooflights
17/0019/CLP
2017 Approved
25 Cedar Park Close Thundersley Benfleet Essex SS7 3RU
Construction of a single storey rear extension projecting 4 metres from the rear of the o…
17/0020/HPA
2017 Approved
25 Cedar Park Close Thundersley Benfleet Essex SS7 3RU
Construction of a single storey rear extension projecting 4 metres from the rear of the o…
17/0020/HPA
Castle Point
Planning Authority Score
6.8/10
Good
#64 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Castle Point is one of the fastest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #3 out of 292. 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.

Among the fastest councils in England
for householder decisions
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Castle Point decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
77%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #272 of 292
79%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #276 of 292
96%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #3 of 292
8%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #2 of 292
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
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings