Rumsey House , Locks Hill, Rochford, Essex, SS4 1BB Data via plota.co.uk
Pending
26/00416/FUL
Description
Change of use of Units 3 & 4 Rumsey House from office accommodation (Class E(g)) to a day opportunities centre for children and adults with learning disabilities (Class E). Data via plota.co.uk
Nearby new applications
Historical activity at this location
25 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2025
Approved
49 South Street, Rochford, Essex, SS4 1BL
Permission to undertaken a 4-5 m canopy reduction on the horse chestnut tree within the g…
2025
Dolphin House , Back Lane, Rochford, Essex, SS4 1AY
Tree Species - Giant Redwood, Wellingtonia Sequoiadendron Giganteum The Tree location is…
2024
Approved
28 South Street, Rochford, Essex, SS4 1BQ
Replace cement render with lime render. Refurbish existing sash windows, front door and f…
2024
Approved
28 South Street, Rochford, Essex, SS4 1BQ
Replace cement render with lime render. Refurbish existing sash windows, front door and f…
2024
Approved
28 South Street, Rochford, Essex, SS4 1BQ
Replace cement render with lime render. Refurbish existing sash windows, front door and f…
2024
Approved
28 South Street, Rochford, Essex, SS4 1BQ
Replace cement render with lime render. Refurbish existing sash windows, front door and f…
2025
Approved
Suite 3A Ground Floor, The Maltings, Locks Hill, Rochford, Essex,
T1 London Plane - Repollard to previous pruning points.
2024
Refused
24 South Street, Rochford, Essex, SS4 1BQ
Application for Variation of Condition 2 (approved plans) pursuant to planning consent re…
2024
Refused
24 South Street, Rochford, Essex, SS4 1BQ
Application for Variation of Condition 2 (approved plans) pursuant to planning consent re…
2024
Approved
Bradley House , Locks Hill, Rochford, Essex, SS4 1BB
T25 London Plane - Dismantle and remove tree along with stump due to damage to curb stone…
2024
Approved
Bradley House , Locks Hill, Rochford, Essex, SS4 1BB
T25 London Plane - Dismantle and remove tree along with stump due to damage to curb stone…
2023
Approved
24 South Street, Rochford, Essex, SS4 1BQ
Re-building of existing first floor rear extension with a pitched slate roof.
2023
Approved
24 South Street, Rochford, Essex, SS4 1BQ
Re-building of existing first floor rear extension with a pitched slate roof
2023
Approved
24 South Street, Rochford, Essex, SS4 1BQ
Re-building of existing first floor rear extension with a pitched slate roof
2023
Bradley House , Locks Hill, Rochford, Essex, SS4 1BB
Please see H&S survey attached describing works we require consent for.
2023
Bradley House , Locks Hill, Rochford, Essex, SS4 1BB
Please see H&S survey attached describing works we require consent for.
2022
Approved
27 South Street, Rochford, Essex, SS4 1BL
Secure and repair chimney stack
2022
Approved
27 South Street, Rochford, Essex, SS4 1BL
Secure and repair chimney stack
2022
Approved
27 South Street, Rochford, Essex, SS4 1BL
Secure and repair chimney stack
2019
Approved
43-45 , South Street, Rochford, SS4 1BL
Conversion and alteration of existing buildings : Blocks A and B to a residential use com…
2017
Withdrawn
19 South Street, Rochford, Essex,
Change of use of no. 19 South Street and alterations to provide 8 no one bedroomed flats…
2017
Withdrawn
19 South Street, Rochford, Essex,
Change of use of no. 19 South Street to provide 8 no one bedroomed flats. Demolish wall a…
2017
Withdrawn
19 South Street, Rochford, Essex,
Change of use of no. 19 South Street and alterations to provide 8 no one bedroomed flats…
2017
Approved
Land Junction Of South Street And, Bradley Way, Rochford, Essex,
Provide Illuminated metal " Merry Christmas" sign and pvc occasional event banner sign, m…
2017
Approved
Land Junction Of South Street And, Bradley Way, Rochford, Essex,
Provide Illuminated metal " Merry Christmas" sign and pvc occasional event banner sign, m…
Rochford
Planning Authority Score
3.2/10
Poor
#230 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use
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.
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Rochford decision performance
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