72 Clarence Road Benfleet Essex SS7 1DB Data via plota.co.uk

26/0238/FUL - Full Application Refused

Proposal

Demolish conservatory and construct single storey rear extension, first floor front extension, roof extensions and alterations and other external alterations Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
28 Apr 2026
Validated
5 May 2026
Refused
22 Jun 2026
Appeal
Not lodged

Refused on 22 Jun 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 5 Jul 2026

Important details

Application type
Full Application
Postcode
SS7 1DB
Received
28 Apr 2026
Validated
5 May 2026
Ward
Appleton
Case officer
Show
Target decision
30 Jun 2026
Decision
Refusal
Decision date
22 Jun 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
DSB Property Designs Ltd

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14883470
Env. assessment
No
Castle Point
Planning Authority Score
7.1/10
Good
#56 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Castle Point is one of the fastest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #4 out of 296. Only 10% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 41% 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 84% 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, the year to March 2026
78%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #270 of 296
84%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #254 of 296
96%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #4 of 296
10%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #2 of 296
56%
Minor dwellings approved
39 decided (1-9 homes)
50%
Major dwellings approved
4 decided (10+ homes)
58%
Change of use approved
24 decided
385
Total decisions
83 refused in the year to March 2026