112 Rectory Grove Leigh-on-sea Essex SS9 2HL

Registered 26/00509/FUL
Council
Date received
27 Apr 2026
Date validated
27 Apr 2026
Postcode
SS9 2HL

Description

Change of use of existing parking garage (sui generis) at the rear of 112 Rectory Grove and erection of a single-storey extension to form a single-storey one-bedroom dwellinghouse (Class C3), alterations to the roof including rooflights and photovoltaic panels, formation of private amenity space and associated external alterations including bin and cycle storage, and alteration of vehicular access onto Leighville Grove

3.5/10
Planning Authority Score
#213 of 282

Southend ranks #135 out of 282 councils for householder decision speed. 46% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 40% national average. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (87%) than the national average (90%).

Southend decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
81%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #245 of 282
87%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #221 of 282
73%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #135 of 282
46%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #191 of 282
67%
Minor dwellings approved
120 decided (1-9 homes)
83%
Major dwellings approved
12 decided (10+ homes)
62%
Change of use approved
93 decided
901
Total decisions
168 refused in 2025