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See all 11,203 planning applications since 2016, 155 in the last 90 days, from Rochford District Council across 14 towns and areas and 7 postcode districts. Search and filter them by date, status, development type or number of homes, see the latest on the map, or get a free alert for new applications. In the year to March 2026, Rochford District Council decided 472 planning applications and approved 79%; 53% of householder decisions were made within eight weeks.

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2 days ago Pending Consideration 26/00757/LDC

9 Cotswold Avenue, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 8AW

Lawful Development Certificate for a proposed use - convert loft to habitable rooms with rear facing dormer & hip to gable alteration

Lawful Development Certificate Rochford
22 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration 26/00687/FUL

Land Adjoining Friday Woods, Wellington Avenue, Hullbridge, Essex,

Sub-divide the plot and construct a 3 bedroom bungalow with attached garage and private parking.

Full Application Rochford
22 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration 26/00704/DOC

72 Hockley Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 8EB

Discharge of Condition no. 25 (BNG) of Planning Consent Ref: 26/00111/FUL

Discharge Of Conditions Rochford
21 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration 26/00525/FUL

Glade House , Hall Road, Rochford, Essex, SS4 1NX

Loft extension to attic level above first floor, with enlarged pitched roof, dutch gable ends to match existing detail & additional flat roofed rear d...

Full Application Rochford
14 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration 26/00738/DOC

Rayleigh Main Sub Station, London Road, Rawreth, Essex,

Re-discharge condition 8 (flood risk / drainage design) of planning permission 23/00389/ful for an electrical substation on land adjacent to national ...

Discharge Of Conditions Rochford
14 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration 26/00736/FUL

43 Church Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 8PL

Hip to gable roof extension and extend existing ridge line. Rear flat roof dormer and roof lights

Full Application Rochford
14 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration 26/00732/FUL

Pheasants Way, Ulverston Road, Rochford, Essex, SS4 3JT

Single storey side conservatory extension (Retrospective)

Full Application Rochford
13 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration 26/00731/DPDP1

Lombard, Canewdon Road, Ashingdon, Essex, SS4 3JJ

Householder Prior Approval for Single Storey Rear/Side Extensions. Projection 8.0m from Original Rear Wall, Eaves Height 2.995m, Maximum Height 2.995m...

Determination Under Part 1( Householder) Rochford
12 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration 26/00727/DOC

The Milestone , Union Lane, Rochford, Essex, SS4 1AP

Discharge of Condition No. 3 (Details of materials/windows), No. 4 (Historic building recording), No. 6 (Landscaping) & No. 8 (Refuse & recycling stor...

Discharge Of Conditions Rochford
12 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration 26/00723/FUL

81 Victoria Avenue, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 9DB

Garage conversion

Full Application Rochford
12 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration 26/00725/DOC

Mill Hall , Bellingham Lane, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7ED

Discharge of Condition No.5 (External materials) of Planning Consent Ref. .25/00764/FUL

Discharge Of Conditions Rochford
8 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration 26/00721/FUL

16 Regent Close, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 9BU

Proposed two storey rear and side extension and single storey rear extension with roof lights

Full Application Rochford
8 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration 26/00722/FUL

23 Leamington Road, Hockley, Essex, SS5 5HH

Proposed two storey rear extension and extend existing rear dormer

Full Application Rochford
8 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration 26/00718/FUL

1 Potash Cottages, Barling Road, Barling Magna, Essex, SS3 0LY

Erect rear extension

Full Application Rochford
8 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration 26/00699/FUL

16 Cheapside East, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 9JU

Single storey rear and side extension, raise roof with first and second floor over with rear flat roof dormer and front rooflight

Full Application Rochford
7 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration 26/00692/FUL

11 Oak Walk, Hockley, Essex, SS5 5AR

Proposed demolition of existing conservatory and replace with single storey rear extension with roof lights. Hip to Gable roof extension with loft con...

Full Application Rochford
6 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration 26/00717/FUL

8 Padgetts Way, Hullbridge, Essex, SS5 6LR

Proposed single storey flat roof side extension with roof lantern

Full Application Rochford
6 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration 26/00695/FUL

Stambridge Meadows, Stambridge Road, Stambridge, Essex, SS4 2AR

Formation of 4.5m wide vehicle crossover on Layby in front of Ragstone Lodge

Full Application Rochford
6 Oct 2026 Approved 6 Oct 26/00705/TPO

21 Jubilee Close, Hawkwell, Essex, SS5 4PA

1 Oak (Quercus) Reduce by 3m all round and remove deadwood. Remove 2 lowest branches on east side over property

Tree Preservation Order Rochford
5 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration 26/00713/DOC

273 Plumberow Avenue, Hockley, Essex, SS5 5NT

Discharge of Condition No. 5 (Eco Management Plan) of Planning Consent Ref. 26/00534/FUL

Discharge Of Conditions Rochford
5 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration 26/00716/LDC

11 Uplands Road, Hawkwell, Essex, SS5 4DL

Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for proposed single storey rear extension

Lawful Development Certificate Rochford
5 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration 26/00714/DPDP1

330 Ashingdon Road, Ashingdon, Essex, SS4 3DA

Householder Prior Approval for Single Storey Rear Extension. Projection 5.0m from Original Rear Wall, Eaves Height 2.95m, Maximum Height 2.95m.

Determination Under Part 1( Householder) Rochford
1 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration 26/00617/OUT

Land Rear Of 387 To 411, Little Wakering Road, Barling Magna, Essex,

Outline application for up to 18 dwellings with all matters reserved except access to the site.

Outline Application Rochford
30 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 26/00702/FUL

28 London Hill, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7HP

Demolish existing lower ground floor extension. Construct part single part two storey rear extensions with balcony. New roof over with habitable loft ...

Full Application Rochford
30 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 26/00703/FUL

Riverside, Kingsmans Farm Road, Hullbridge, Essex, SS5 6QB

Side staircase ( retrospective)

Full Application Rochford
30 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 26/00605/ADV

Street Record, High Street, Rayleigh, Essex,

Installation of 1No. BT Street Hub Unit and associated illuminated advertisement panels on either side of the unit - Pavement outside 155 High Street

Advert Application Rochford
30 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 26/00604/FUL

Street Record, High Street, Rayleigh, Essex,

Proposed internally illuminated global street hub, including the associated display of advertisements on both sides of the unit - Pavement outside 155...

Full Application Rochford
29 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 26/00631/FUL

Ferndale, Stile Lane, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 8JA

Demolish existing outbuildings, sub-divide plot and erect 2No. semi-detached bungalows to the rear of the existing dwelling (Ferndale) with associated...

Full Application Rochford
28 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 26/00700/FUL

21 Durham Way, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 9RY

Part Garage Conversion for use as habitable room (office)

Full Application Rochford
28 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 26/00698/LDC

17 Westbury, Rochford, Essex, SS4 1UL

Lawful Development Certificate for a proposed use - extension of rear dormer to Bathroom and WC

Lawful Development Certificate Rochford
25 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 26/00696/FUL

21 Aldermans Hill, Hockley, Essex, SS5 4RP

Proposed single storey flat roof rear extension

Full Application Rochford
24 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 26/00693/NMA

Mill Hall , Bellingham Lane, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7ED

Application for a Non-material amendment following approval of application ref: 25/00764/FUL

Non material amendment Rochford
24 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 26/00673/FUL

21 The Walk, Hullbridge, Essex, SS5 6LW

Extend existing side flat roof dormer (Facing Birchdale)

Full Application Rochford
24 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 26/00664/FUL

42 Wyburns Avenue, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7QU

Single storey side and rear extension

Full Application Rochford
24 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 26/00682/FUL

3 Minke Mews, Hullbridge, Essex, SS5 6FR

Single storey rear extension with roof lantern

Full Application Rochford
24 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 26/00598/FUL

St Nicholas Primary School , Priory Chase, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 9NE

Proposed extensions to existing school building to accommodate additional class rooms and kitchen facilities (Class F).

Full Application Rochford
23 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 26/00690/FUL

The Haven , 30 Etheldore Avenue, Hockley, Essex, SS5 5PA

Demolish existing dwelling and garage and construct three detached dwellings, a carport and landscaping

Full Application Rochford
23 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 26/00674/FUL

35 Moat Rise, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7RP

Installation of an external, wall-mounted air source heat pump.

Full Application Rochford
23 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 26/00600/DOC

The King Edmund School , Vaughan Close, Rochford, Essex, SS4 1TL

Discharge of Condition No. 15 (Habitat Management and Monitoring Plan) of Planning Consent Ref.25/00809/FUL and discharge of the mandatory Biodiversit...

Discharge Of Conditions Rochford
23 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 26/00691/LDC

8 Langley Mews, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 9XL

Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for proposed single storey rear extension with roof light

Lawful Development Certificate Rochford
23 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 26/00688/OBS

The Basildon Centre, St Martins Square, Basildon, Essex, SS14 1DL

Tresco Way, East of Cranfield Park Road, South of Sappers Farm Road and east of the approved outline planning application 24/00424/OUT for Outline app...

observations on neighbouring authority Rochford
22 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 26/00683/FUL

54 Hawkwell Chase, Hawkwell, Essex, SS5 4NG

Demolish extg Garage and erect single storey rear extension with replacement roof over dwelling, raising ridge height, to provide first floor habitabl...

Full Application Rochford
22 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 26/00575/FUL

Woodhouse , Woodside Road, Hockley, Essex, SS5 4RU

Demolish existing buildings and construct 4no. 4 bedroom houses with private parking and access road.

Full Application Rochford
22 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 26/00246/LBC

K6 Telephone Box Fronting 84, High Street, Rayleigh, Essex,

Refurbish exterior, repaint original red, replacement of windows and fitting a lock to secure the door. Internal lighting to backlight printed or pain...

Listed Building Consent Rochford
22 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 26/00668/FUL

465 Ashingdon Road, Rochford, Essex, SS4 3EU

Garage conversion to maximise existing Annex.

Full Application Rochford
21 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 26/00681/DOC

Barn At East Hall, East Hall Road, Paglesham, Essex,

Discharge of Condition no. 3 (External Materials ), Condition No.5 (Details of windows/doors), Condition no. 7 (Rooflight spec), Condition no. 11 (Bat...

Discharge Of Conditions Rochford
21 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 26/00593/FUL

The King Edmund School , Vaughan Close, Rochford, Essex, SS4 1TL

Construction of a modular classroom building

Full Application Rochford
21 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 26/00558/OUT

Land North Of 1 To 55, Doggetts Close, Rochford, Essex,

Outline planning application for up to 94 residential dwellings, surface water drainage basin, swales, new vehicular and pedestrian access, public ope...

Outline Application Rochford
21 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 26/00678/FUL

33 Polstead Close, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 9TW

Single storey side extension

Full Application Rochford
21 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 26/00679/TPO

2 Hogarth Way, Rochford, Essex, SS4 3JY

T5 ? Hornbeam (Carpinus betulus) ? TPO 03/90Fell and remove T5 Hornbeam.The tree has increased substantially in height, canopy spread and density rela...

Tree Preservation Order Rochford
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Decisions in Rochford Full decision record →

57daysmedian to decide3 days slower than UK
49%decided within 8 weeks17 pts below UK
87%approved3 pts below UK
331of 388UK rank for speeddown 149 places on last year

565 decisions in the 12 months to September 2026. Days run from validation to decision, the clock councils report against; Plota live figures.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Rochford District Council take to decide a planning application?
Across the 565 applications Rochford District Council decided in the last 12 months, the median time from validation to decision was 57 days, and 49% were decided within 8 weeks. The UK median over the same period is 54 days.
What proportion of planning applications does Rochford District Council approve?
87% of the applications Rochford District Council decided in the last 12 months were approved. Withdrawn applications are not counted as decisions.
Where does this planning application data come from?
Every application on this page comes from Rochford District Council's public planning register (maps.rochford.gov.uk). Plota collects it, adds a map location and a category, and links each record back to the council's own entry, which is the authoritative version.
How often is this page updated?
Plota checks Rochford District Council's register every day and adds new applications, status changes and decisions as the council publishes them. The register was last checked on 28 Oct 2026.
Where can I see the plans and documents for an application?
Plans, drawings and officer reports are held on Rochford District Council's own website. Where the council publishes a document list, it appears on the application's page here with each item linking to the council's copy; otherwise the "View original council record" link on every application opens the council's entry.

About this data

Plota holds 11,203 planning applications from Rochford District Council since 2016, each counted once: 1,001 current records, received since 1 Jul 2025, and 10,202 earlier ones in the Plota archive, searchable by location and keyword. 155 were received in the last 90 days. Current records are collected from the council's public register at maps.rochford.gov.uk and checked every day; the last check was on 28 Oct 2026. Each record carries the council's reference, address, proposal, dates, status and decision, with a map location and Plota's classification by type and procedure added. The council's own record is the authoritative version; every entry here links to it.

Latest application from Rochford: 26 Oct 2026. We check the council's portal daily.