45 Woodgrange Drive Southend-on-sea Essex SS1 2SD Data via plota.co.uk

26/00290/FUL - Full Application Refused

Proposal

Change the use of dwellinghouse (Class C3) to a 7-bed HMO (Sui generis), remove chimney and install solar panels to outrigger roof, erect single storey rear extension, layout cycle and refuse storage Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
14 Feb 2026
Validated
10 Mar 2026
Refused
5 May 2026
Appeal
Not lodged

Refused on 5 May 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 6 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Southend
Application type
Full Application
Postcode
SS1 2SD
Received
14 Feb 2026
Validated
10 Mar 2026
Ward
Kursaal
Case officer
Show
Target decision
5 May 2026
Decision
Refuse Permission
Decision date
5 May 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Agent
Concept Planning

Consultation & key dates

Env. assessment
No
Southend
Planning Authority Score
3.8/10
Below average
#209 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Southend ranks #155 out of 296 councils for householder decision speed. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (88%) than the national average (90%).

These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Southend decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
80%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #261 of 296
88%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #224 of 296
64%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #155 of 296
43%
Extended time limit
Above avg (41%) #173 of 296
62%
Minor dwellings approved
109 decided (1-9 homes)
78%
Major dwellings approved
9 decided (10+ homes)
56%
Change of use approved
82 decided
904
Total decisions
177 refused in the year to March 2026