La Vallee Farm Shop, Lower Road, Hockley, Essex,
Pending
26/00163/FUL
Description
Replacement of the former farm shop with a bungalow (in lieu of Prior Approval for one dwelling subject of application 25/00553/DPDPIA)
Historical activity at this location
20 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2025
Approved
Appledore , Wadham Park Avenue, Hockley, Essex, SS5 6AL
Proposed single storey side extension to form garage
2025
Approved
La Vallee Farm , Wadham Park Avenue, Hockley, Essex, SS5 6AL
Replacement of agricultural building with a bungalow (in lieu of Prior Approval for one d…
2025
Approved
La Vallee Farm , Wadham Park Avenue, Hockley, Essex, SS5 6AL
Application to determine if Prior Approval is required for the proposed change of use of…
2025
Approved
La Vallee Farm , Wadham Park Avenue, Hockley, Essex, SS5 6AL
External alterations in conjunction with prior notification for the change of use of a fo…
2024
Approved
La Vallee Farm , Wadham Park Avenue, Hockley, Essex, SS5 6AL
External alterations in conjunction with prior notification for the change of use of a fo…
2024
Approved
La Vallee Farm , Wadham Park Avenue, Hockley, Essex, SS5 6AL
External alterations in conjunction with prior notification for the change of use of a fo…
2024
Approved
La Vallee Farm , Wadham Park Avenue, Hockley, Essex, SS5 6AL
Application for determination as to whether Prior Approval is required for the proposed c…
2024
Approved
La Vallee Farm , Wadham Park Avenue, Hockley, Essex, SS5 6AL
Application for determination as to whether Prior Approval is required for the proposed c…
2024
Refused
Appledore , Wadham Park Avenue, Hockley, Essex, SS5 6AL
Proposed single storey side extension
2024
Refused
Appledore , Wadham Park Avenue, Hockley, Essex, SS5 6AL
Proposed single storey side extension
2024
With conditions
La Vallee Farm , Wadham Park Avenue, Hockley, Essex, SS5 6AL
Discharge of condition no 2 (Materials ) of planning permission 20/00988/FUL dated 02/11/…
2024
With conditions
La Vallee Farm , Wadham Park Avenue, Hockley, Essex, SS5 6AL
Discharge of condition no 2 (Materials ) of planning permission 20/00988/FUL dated 02/11/…
2024
Approved
La Vallee Farm , Wadham Park Avenue, Hockley, Essex, SS5 6AL
Application to vary condition 3 (approved plans) of planning consent ref. 20/00988/FUL (r…
2022
La Vallee Farm, Wadham Park Avenue, Hockley, Essex, SS5 6AL
Modification of a Legal Agreement - Restriction of disposal of estate in connection with…
2022
La Vallee Farm, Wadham Park Avenue, Hockley, Essex, SS5 6AL
Modification of a Legal Agreement - Restriction of disposal of estate in connection with…
2020
Approved
La Vallee Farm , Wadham Park Avenue, Hockley, SS5 6AL
Replacement of agricultural buildings with three bungalows (in lieu of Prior Approval for…
2020
Approved
La Vallee Farm , Wadham Park Avenue, Hockley, SS5 6AL
Replacement of agricultural buildings with three bungalows (in lieu of Prior Approval for…
2019
La Vallee Farm, Wadham Park Avenue, Hockley, Essex, SS5 6AL
Notification for prior approval for proposed change use of two agricultural buildings int…
2019
La Vallee Farm, Wadham Park Avenue, Hockley, Essex, SS5 6AL
Notification for prior approval for proposed change use of two agricultural buildings int…
2018
Approved
Appledore , Wadham Park Avenue, Hockley, SS5 6AL
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for Proposed Out Building (Demolish Exis…
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.
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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