Change of use applications in Rochford

There were 37 change of use applications in Rochford in the last 12 months. Of the 24 decided so far, 17 were approved. Change of use covers conversions between planning use classes: shops to flats, offices to homes, houses to HMOs or care homes.

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19 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 26/00676/LDC

2 Hillside Road, Hockley, Essex, SS5 4RT

Lawful Development Certificate for a proposed use - conversion of existing garage into office and utility room, creation of doorway from existing kitc...

Lawful Development Certificate Rochford
8 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 26/00657/LBC

19 South Street, Rochford, Essex,

Change of use of the existing building and its curtilage from Use Class E (Offices and Professional Services) to Use Class C3 (Dwellinghouses); intern...

Listed Building Consent Rochford
31 Aug 2026 Pending Consideration 26/00641/FUL

Land At West Side Of Junction At Greensward Lane And, Lower Road, Ashingdon, Essex,

Full planning permission in respect of the change of use of land from vacant scrubland (Agricultural land) to a residential use comprising a 15 pitch ...

Full Application Rochford
24 Aug 2026 Pending Consideration 26/00602/FUL

Carpenters Lodge , Vanderbilt Avenue, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 9QT

Change of use and extension of existing stables into 1-Bed residential dwelling inclusive of amenity space and parking

Full Application Rochford
19 Aug 2026 Pending Consideration 26/00592/FUL

3 Hooley Drive, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 9RA

Change of use of existing residential pool building to residential annex, ancillary to the main dwelling

Full Application Rochford
17 Aug 2026 Pending Consideration 26/00607/DPDP3J

2 West Street, Rochford, Essex, SS4 1AJ

Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed change of use of Class E First floor offices and part of storage of shop to C3 d...

Determination Under Class J(COUbuilding) Rochford
4 Aug 2026 Approved 30 Sep 26/00566/FUL

140 High Street, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7BU

Proposed Change of Use from Hot Food Takeaway (Sui Generis) to Restaurant (Class E(b)) with Ancillary Hot Food Takeaway

Full Application Rochford
31 Jul 2026 Pending Consideration 26/00557/FUL

Stambridge Mills, Mill Lane, Stambridge, Essex,

Change of use from a vacant, former mill site to a flexible B8 use for open storage and associated ancillary works including siting of 1 No. office/we...

Full Application Rochford
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Frequently asked questions

Do you need planning permission to run an HMO?
A small HMO (3-6 unrelated tenants, Class C4) usually doesn't need planning permission unless the area has an Article 4 direction. Larger HMOs (7+ tenants, 'sui generis') almost always need a full planning application.
What is Class E in planning?
Class E is the flexible commercial use class introduced in September 2020. It covers shops, offices, cafes, restaurants, gyms, clinics, nurseries and light industry. You can change uses freely within Class E without planning permission.
Can you convert offices to flats without planning permission?
Class MA permitted development rights let you convert Class E premises (including offices) to residential (Class C3) via a prior-approval application rather than full planning permission. Limits apply: max 1,500m², not in conservation areas or AONBs without additional consent.
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