20 Ulverston Purfleet-on-thames Essex RM19 1SW
Awaiting decision
26/00276/FUL
Description
Change of use from Residential Dwelling (Class C3) to Residential Care Home (Class C2)
6.2/10
Planning Authority Score
#90 of 282
Thurrock is one of the fastest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #9 out of 282. Thurrock is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 81% approved vs 90% nationally.
Thurrock decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
81%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #247 of 282
81%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #263 of 282
103%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #9 of 282
30%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #50 of 282
60%
Minor dwellings approved
82 decided (1-9 homes)
71%
Major dwellings approved
7 decided (10+ homes)
86%
Change of use approved
43 decided
711
Total decisions
132 refused in 2025