7 Marine Approach Canvey Island Essex SS8 0AL

Decided 26/0106/HPA
Council
Date received
23 Feb 2026
Date validated
24 Feb 2026
Postcode
SS8 0AL

Description

Construction of single storey rear extension projecting 3.32 metres from the rear of the original wall of the dwelling, with a maximum height of 2.78 metres and an eaves height of 2.78 metres

6.8/10
Planning Authority Score
#59 of 282

Castle Point is one of the fastest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #2 out of 282. Only 8% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 40% national average - the council usually decides on time. Castle Point is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 79% approved vs 90% nationally.

Castle Point decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
77%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #263 of 282
79%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #266 of 282
121%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #2 of 282
8%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #2 of 282
62%
Minor dwellings approved
45 decided (1-9 homes)
50%
Major dwellings approved
2 decided (10+ homes)
65%
Change of use approved
23 decided
429
Total decisions
98 refused in 2025