9 Hever Close, Hockley, Essex, SS5 4XB Data via plota.co.uk

26/00492/FUL - Full Application Refused
Extensions & alterationsListed buildings

Proposal

Infill extension between existing extension and outbuilding - minor repair works to existing grade 2 listed dwelling Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
30 Jun 2026
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Refused
Appeal
Not lodged

Refused on · Last checked 9 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 4XB
Received
30 Jun 2026
Ward
Hockley Rochford District Council -
Parish
Hockley Parish Council
Case officer
Show
Decision
Refuse Planning Permission

Consultation & key dates

Planning Portal ref
PP-15048558

Historical activity at this location

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

Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2021 Approved
11 Barnwell Drive, Hockley, SS5 4UZ
Application for planning permission to retain single storey side extension and increased…
21/00816/FUL
2021 Approved
Outbuilding At 9, Hever Close, Hockley, Essex,
Replace existing UPVC window to outbuilding with timber framed window, proposed garden st…
21/00881/LBC
2021 Approved
Outbuilding At 9, Hever Close, Hockley, Essex,
Replace existing UPVC window to outbuilding with timber framed window, proposed garden st…
21/00880/FUL
2021 Approved
23 Barnwell Drive, Hockley, SS5 4UZ
Two storey side extension
21/00802/FUL
2020 Refused
9 Hever Close, Hockley, SS5 4XB
Retrospective application for a rear extension and insertion of fenestration to an outbui…
20/01125/LBC
2020 Refused
9 Hever Close, Hockley, SS5 4XB
Retrospective application for a rear extension and insertion of fenestration to an outbui…
20/01124/FUL
2020 Refused
9 Hever Close, Hockley, SS5 4XB
Retrospective application for a rear extension and insertion of fenestration to an outbui…
20/01125/LBC
2020 Refused
9 Hever Close, Hockley, SS5 4XB
Retrospective application for a rear extension and insertion of fenestration to an outbui…
20/01124/FUL
2019 Approved
48B Main Road, Hockley, Essex, SS5 4QS
Proposed side extension with car port beneath and first floor extension over, and extend…
19/00544/FUL
2019 Approved
25 Barnwell Drive, Hockley, SS5 4UZ
Proposed Two Storey Side Extension
19/00407/FUL
2019 Refused
48B Main Road, Hockley, Essex, SS5 4QS
Proposed side extension , front dormer window and extend existing rear dormer window
19/00133/FUL
2019 Refused
48B Main Road, Hockley, Essex, SS5 4QS
Proposed side extension , front dormer window and extend existing rear dormer window
19/00133/FUL
2018 Refused
25 Barnwell Drive, Hockley, SS5 4UZ
Proposed Two Storey Side Extension
18/01156/FUL
2018 Approved
25 Barnwell Drive, Hockley, SS5 4UZ
Single Storey Side extension
18/01147/FUL
2018 Approved
4 Gatscombe Close, Hockley, Essex, SS5 4XA
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2017 Approved
33 Barnwell Drive, Hockley, Essex, SS5 4UZ
Single Storey Rear Extension
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2017 Approved
1 Betts Cottages , Betts Lane, Hockley, SS5 4RE
Single Storey Rear Extension
17/00131/FUL
2016 Approved
50 Main Road, Hockley, SS5 4QS
Demolish conservatory and construct single storey pitched roofed rear extension
16/01041/LBC
2016 Approved
50 Main Road, Hockley, SS5 4QS
Demolish conservatory and construct single storey pitched roofed rear extension
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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