3 Danesfield Benfleet Essex SS7 5EE Data via plota.co.uk

26/0197/FUL - Full Application Approved

Proposal

Demolish garage and construct double garage with solar panels Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
7 Apr 2026
Validated
21 Apr 2026
Approved
11 Jun 2026

Approved on 11 Jun 2026 · Delegated Planning Officer · Last checked 5 Jul 2026

Important details

Application type
Full Application
Postcode
SS7 5EE
Received
7 Apr 2026
Validated
21 Apr 2026
Ward
St. Mary's
Case officer
Track to view
Target decision
16 Jun 2026
Decision
Approval
Decision date
11 Jun 2026
Decision level
Delegated Planning Officer

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14828797
Env. assessment
No
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
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
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