28 Folly Lane, Hockley, Essex, SS5 4SE Data via plota.co.uk

26/00172/FUL - Full Application Approved
Extensions & alterations

Proposal

Single storey rear extension to square off existing extension Data via plota.co.uk

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Received
3 Mar 2026
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Approved

Approved on · Last checked 11 Sept 2026

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Site constraints 2

Habitat network: Network Enhancement Zone 2
Where habitat is joined up enough to work as a network. Context, not a constraint on its own.
Also on the record
Inside the Hockley and Hawkwell built-up area.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No scheduled monument at the site

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Important details

Council
Rochford
Application type
Full Application
Postcode
SS5 4SE
Received
3 Mar 2026
Ward
Hockley Rochford District Council -
Parish
Hockley Parish Council
Case officer
Show
Decision
Application Permitted

Consultation & key dates

Planning Portal ref
PP-14747501

Historical activity at this location

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

Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2023 Refused
Land Rear Of 10, Aldermans Hill, Hockley, Essex,
Erection of a two storey, 1-bed detached dwelling with access via Aldermans Hill.
23/00919/FUL
2023
20 Folly Lane, Hockley, Essex, SS5 4SE
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23/00278/TPO
2022 Approved
12 Folly Lane, Hockley, Essex, SS5 4SE
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2022 Approved
1 Folly Lane, Hockley, Essex, SS5 4SE
Application for variation of condition no. 2 of planning application 22/00258/FUL
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2022 Approved
1 Folly Lane, Hockley, Essex, SS5 4SE
Application for variation of condition no. 2 of planning application 22/00258/FUL
22/00658/FUL
2022 Approved
20 Folly Lane, Hockley, SS5 4SE
Single storey rear extension with roof lantern , infilling of existing car port to create…
22/00426/FUL
2021 Approved
20 Folly Lane, Hockley, SS5 4SE
Discharge of condition 4 on application 21/00963/FUL
21/01249/DOC
2022 Approved
1 Folly Lane, Hockley, Essex, SS5 4SE
Demolish existing rear extension and construct and construct single storey rear extension
22/00258/FUL
2021 Approved
10 Laburnum Close, Hockley, Essex, SS5 4SH
First Floor Front Extension over Porch
21/00907/FUL
2021 Approved
20 Folly Lane, Hockley, SS5 4SE
Single storey rear extension with roof lanterns, infilling of existing car port to create…
21/00963/FUL
2021 Approved
37 Folly Lane, Hockley, Essex, SS5 4SE
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21/00781/LDC
2021 Approved
22A Folly Lane, Hockley, SS5 4SE
Application for a certificate of lawfulness for proposed single storey rear extension & p…
21/00512/LDC
2021 Approved
10 Laburnum Close, Hockley, SS5 4SH
First Floor Rear Extension
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2019 Approved
10 Laburnum Close, Hockley, Essex, SS5 4SH
Householder Prior Approval for Single Storey Rear Extension. Projection 6m from Original…
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2019 Approved
10 Laburnum Close, Hockley, Essex, SS5 4SH
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2018 Approved
8 Folly Lane, Hockley, SS5 4SE
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed formation of side roof do…
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2018 Approved
24 Folly Lane, Hockley, SS5 4SE
Demolish Existing Dwelling and Construct One No.5 Bedroomed Dwelling
18/00455/FUL
2018 Approved
8 Folly Lane, Hockley, SS5 4SE
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed use of a loft conversion…
18/00302/LDC
2017 Approved
4 Laburnum Close, Hockley, Essex, SS5 4SH
Householder Prior Approval for Single Storey Rear Extension. Projection 6m from Original…
17/00945/DPDP1
2017 Approved
4 Laburnum Close, Hockley, Essex, SS5 4SH
Householder Prior Approval for Single Storey Rear Extension. Projection 6m from Original…
17/00945/DPDP1
2017 Refused
4 Laburnum Close, Hockley, Essex, SS5 4SH
Householder Prior Approval for Single Storey Rear Extension. Projection 6m from Original…
17/00814/DPDP1
2017 Refused
4 Laburnum Close, Hockley, Essex, SS5 4SH
Householder Prior Approval for Single Storey Rear Extension. Projection 6m from Original…
17/00814/DPDP1
2016 Approved
8 Laburnum Close, Hockley, Essex, SS5 4SH
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16/00708/FUL
2016 Approved
18 Folly Lane, Hockley, SS5 4SE
Construct Single Storey Front and Side Extension
16/00460/FUL
2016 Approved
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Rochford
Planning Authority Score
3.2/10
Poor
#230 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Rochford is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #221 out of 296. 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 statistics
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
79%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #265 of 296
81%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #275 of 296
53%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (63%) #221 of 296
36%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #112 of 296
62%
Minor dwellings approved
66 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
3 decided (10+ homes)
86%
Change of use approved
14 decided
472
Total decisions
98 refused in the year to March 2026
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings