Stewards Elm Farm , Stewards Elm Farm Lane, Stambridge, Essex, SS4 2BB

Pending 26/00316/FUL
Council
Date received
20 Apr 2026
Postcode
SS4 2BB

Description

Variation of Condition Number 9 of Application Reference Number: 24/00383/FUL; Date of Decision: 02/10/2024Revised condition to read: Foul water to discharge to treatment plant and overflow pipe to discharge into ditch as per Marks Heeley drawing H18108-D01 Rev A, and in accordance with confirmation letter from EA.

Rochford
Planning Authority Score
2.5/10
Poor
#250 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Rochford is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #244 out of 292. Rochford is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 81% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils
only 81% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Rochford decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
78%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #271 of 292
81%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #272 of 292
47%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #244 of 292
39%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #142 of 292
61%
Minor dwellings approved
77 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
3 decided (10+ homes)
79%
Change of use approved
14 decided
477
Total decisions
107 refused in 2025