Change of use applications in Southend

There were 158 change of use applications in Southend in the last 12 months. 45 involve HMOs. Of the 126 decided so far, 90 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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20 Oct 2026 Registered 26/01365/FUL

19 Alexandra Street Southend-on-sea Essex SS1 1BX

Change of use of first and second floors from ancillary commercial space (Class E) to 6-bed HMO (Use Class C4), form communal roof garden at second fl...

Full Application Southend
16 Oct 2026 Registered 26/01358/FUL

7 Kilworth Avenue Southend-on-sea Essex SS1 2DS

Convert existing dwellinghouse into 3no. self-contained flats with associated amenity space, bin and cycle storage

Full Application Southend
13 Oct 2026 Registered 26/01338/FUL

92 High Street Southend-on-sea Essex SS1 1JN

Change of use at first and second floor levels from commercial (Class E) to five person HMO (Class C4) with associated facilities including external b...

Full Application Southend
9 Oct 2026 Registered 26/01331/FUL

54 Vanguard Way Shoeburyness Southend-on-sea Essex SS3 9QY

Change of use from light industrial building to flexible use within Classes E(g), B2 and B8 and alter elevations

Full Application Southend
5 Oct 2026 Registered 26/01286/FUL

116 - 122 London Road Southend-on-sea Essex SS1 1PQ

Change of use to first floor from offices (Class E) to 7-bed HMO (Sui-Generis), install roof terrace, solar PV panels, alter fenestration, alter east ...

Full Application Southend
30 Sept 2026 Registered 26/01187/FUL

38 Shoebury Avenue Shoeburyness Southend-on-sea Essex SS3 9BH

Change of Use from storage and distribution (Class B8) to vintage car restoration business (Class B2)

Full Application Southend
29 Sept 2026 Registered 26/01277/CLP

24 Stromness Road Southend-on-sea Essex SS2 4JQ

Dormer to rear, rooflights to front to form habitable accommodation in the loft space, change of use from dwellinghouse (Class C3) to 6 person HMO (Cl...

Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) Southend
29 Sept 2026 Registered 26/01278/PA64

716 Southchurch Road Southend-on-sea Essex SS1 2PS

Change of use of first floor from commercial, business and service (Use Class E) to a single self-contained one-bedroom flat (Use Class C3) (Prior App...

PriorApp Southend
28 Sept 2026 Registered 26/01270/FUL

Land Adjacent 10 Terminal Close Shoeburyness Southend-on-sea Essex SS3 9BN

Part change of use of site from storage (Class B8) to siting of mobile home (Retrospective)

Full Application Southend
17 Sept 2026 Registered 26/01225/FUL

363 Westborough Road Westcliff-on-sea Essex SS0 9TS

Change of use of rear part of ground floor from takeaway storage area to self-contained flat with associated amenity space, refuse storage and cycle s...

Full Application Southend
14 Sept 2026 Registered 26/01156/FUL

179 Carlingford Drive Westcliff-on-sea Essex SS0 0SE

Raise ridge height and alter roof to form habitable accommodation at first floor, erect single-storey rear extension and convert dwellinghouse into a ...

Full Application Southend
8 Sept 2026 Registered 26/01192/PA64

1587 London Road Leigh-on-sea Essex SS9 2SG

Change of use of rear ground floor and first floor from commercial (Class E) to 2 self-contained flats (Class C3), with front ground floor commercial ...

PriorApp Southend
7 Sept 2026 Registered 26/01191/FUL

39 Marine Parade Southend-on-sea Essex SS1 2EN

Change of use of ground floor from public house to ancillary/secondary seating in connection with Neptunes Fish Bar at 40 Marine Parade

Full Application Southend
7 Sept 2026 Registered 26/01183/CLP

Bali Hai Residential Care Home 14 - 16 Southbourne Grove Westcliff-on-sea Essex SS0 9UR

Use dwelling as residential family centre (Use Class C2) for a maximum of up to 6 families (Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed)

Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) Southend
1 Sept 2026 Refused 26 Oct 26/01155/PA64

Clifftown Shore Western Esplanade Southend-on-sea Essex

Change of use of ground floor restaurant from Class E to 9 self-contained flats (Class C3) (Prior Approval)

PriorApp Southend
1 Sept 2026 Registered 26/01094/FUL

Unit A Templar House 8 Burdett Road Southend-on-sea Essex SS1 2TN

Change of use from commercial premises (Use Class E) to 2no. self-contained flats (Use Class C3), alter elevations, layout refuse and cycle storage (r...

Full Application Southend
28 Aug 2026 Registered 26/01122/FUL

200 Ambleside Drive Southend-on-sea Essex SS1 2UE

Change of use from workshop and storage (Sui Generis) to one-bed dwelling (Class C3), alter elevations and layout amenity space

Full Application Southend
26 Aug 2026 Registered 26/01136/FUL

196C Hamlet Court Road Westcliff-on-sea Essex SS0 7DE

Change of use from dwellinghouse to Airbnb guest house and alterations to elevations (Retrospective)

Full Application Southend
26 Aug 2026 Refused 12 Oct 26/00964/CLP

54 Brendon Way Westcliff-on-sea Essex SS0 0JF

Use existing summerhouse as a private laser hair removal treatment room (Certificate of Lawful Development - Proposed)

Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) Southend
26 Aug 2026 Approved 22 Oct 26/01135/CLP

45 Woodgrange Drive Southend-on-sea Essex SS1 2SD

Use dwelling (Use Class C3) to 6-person HMO (Use Class C4) and install bin and bike stores in rear garden (Certificate of Lawfulness - Proposed)

Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) Southend
21 Aug 2026 Registered 26/01033/FUL

The Pontoon High Street Leigh-on-sea Essex SS9 2ES

Change of use from residential house boat to short let rental (retrospective)

Full Application Southend
20 Aug 2026 Registered 26/01069/FUL

9 Belle Vue Road Southend-on-sea Essex SS2 4JE

Install dormer to rear to form habitable accommodation in the loftspace, change of use from a dwellinghouse (Class C3) to eight person/eight bed house...

Full Application Southend
18 Aug 2026 Refused 13 Oct 26/01104/FUL

136 Southchurch Avenue Southend-on-sea Essex SS1 2RP

Convert existing dwellinghouse into three self-contained flats, erect two storey rear extension, form new external staircase and roof terrace to rear,...

Full Application Southend
12 Aug 2026 Registered 26/01076/FUL

204 London Road Southend-on-sea Essex SS1 1PJ

Change of use from commercial unit (Class E (g)) to two storey dwellinghouse (Class C3), alterations to elevations, layout amenity space to rear

Full Application Southend
12 Aug 2026 Approved 19 Oct 26/01077/PA64

Rear Of 119 Leigh Road Leigh-on-sea Essex SS9 1JH

Change of use of rear ground floor from Commercial (Class E) to 1 self contained flat (Class C3) (Prior Approval) (Amended Proposal)

PriorApp Southend
6 Aug 2026 Approved 13 Oct 26/01049/FUL

511 Southchurch Road Southend-on-sea Essex SS1 2PH

Change of use of ground floor shop (Class E(a)) to office (Class E(g)(i)) and erect storage outbuilding to rear

Full Application Southend
6 Aug 2026 Approved 8 Oct 26/01050/FUL

Roots Hall Stadium Victoria Avenue Southend-on-sea Essex SS2 6EL

Change of use of vacant ticket office to club shop and first aid room and alter elevations

Full Application Southend
5 Aug 2026 Approved 30 Sep 26/01014/FUL

144 Station Road Westcliff-on-sea Essex SS0 7SB

Change of use of ground floor from shop (Class E) to dwelling (Class C3) alter front and rear elevations, layout amenity area to rear with bin and cyc...

Full Application Southend
3 Aug 2026 Registered 26/01030/FUL

73 Butterys Thorpe Bay Essex SS1 3DT

Change of use from dwelling (Class C3) to a children's home (Class C2)

Full Application Southend
3 Aug 2026 Approved 5 Oct 26/01025/CLP

44A Gravel Road Eastwood Essex SS9 5AS

Use dwellinghouse (Class C3) as accommodation for up to four people living together as a single household and receiving care (Class C3(b)) (Certificat...

Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) Southend
30 Jul 2026 Refused 24 Sep 26/00991/FUL

91 Prince Avenue Southend-on-sea Essex

Change of use of rear ground floor from Use Class E to 1 self-contained flat (Class C3), with front ground floor shop retained, install rooflight and ...

Full Application Southend
29 Jul 2026 Approved 18 Sep 26/01006/FUL

Former College Building Carnarvon Road Southend-on-sea Essex

Use existing site buildings as temporary charity soup kitchen and dining area, changing room/shower and toilet facilities, office and storage space an...

Full Application Southend
29 Jul 2026 Registered 26/00940/FUL

148 - 150 North Road Westcliff-on-sea Essex SS0 7AG

Change of use from dwellinghouse (Class C3) to residential care home (Class C2)

Full Application Southend
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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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