Change of use applications in Thurrock

There were 35 change of use applications in Thurrock in the last 12 months. 6 involve HMOs. Of the 19 decided so far, 16 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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26/00765/FUL 2 Jul 2026 Awaiting decision

133 Dock Road Tilbury Essex RM18 7BT

Change of use from a 6 occupant HMO (use class C4) to a house of multiple occupancy for 7 occupants (HMO - Sui Generis).

Full Planning Permission Application Thurrock 2 Jul 2026
26/00758/FUL 1 Jul 2026 Awaiting decision

149 Prince Philip Avenue Stifford Clays Grays Essex RM16 2DJ

Change of use from a single dwellinghouse (Use Class C3(a)) to a children's care home (Use Class C2) providing accommodation and 24-hour care for up t...

Full Planning Permission Application Thurrock 1 Jul 2026
26/00676/CLEUD 17 Jun 2026 Awaiting decision

Heath Farm Farm Lane Grays Essex

Use as a commercial storage facility (Class B8)

Certificate Lawful Exisiting Use Devel't Thurrock 17 Jun 2026
26/00640/FUL 8 Jun 2026 Awaiting decision

Orsett Hall Prince Charles Avenue Orsett Essex RM16 3HS

Erection of extensions to existing hotel buildings to create additional indoor spa facilities and dining spaces along with improved back of house faci...

Full Planning Permission Application Thurrock 8 Jun 2026
26/00623/CLOPUD 4 Jun 2026 Awaiting decision

68 Dunlop Road Tilbury Essex RM18 7AU

Change of use from Use Class C3(a) to C3(b) to accommodate up to three individuals receiving care within a single household.

Certificate Lawful Proposed Use Dev't Thurrock 4 Jun 2026
26/00622/LBC 3 Jun 2026 Awaiting decision

A G Young & Son Curtis Farm High Road Fobbing Essex SS17 9JJ

Conversion of grade II listed building to office use and demolition of 1 no. existing commercial building with 1 no. replacement commercial building

Listed Building Consent Thurrock 3 Jun 2026
26/00621/FUL 3 Jun 2026 Awaiting decision

A G Young & Son Curtis Farm High Road Fobbing Essex SS17 9JJ

External alteration to and change of use of grade II listed building from agricultural storage use to Class E(g)(i) office use, including the demoliti...

Full Planning Permission Application Thurrock 3 Jun 2026
26/00601/FUL 1 Jun 2026 Awaiting decision

74 Grovelands Way Grays Essex RM17 5YG

Change of use of Residential Dwelling (Class C3) to Residential Care Home (Class C2)

Full Planning Permission Application Thurrock 1 Jun 2026
26/00588/FUL 27 May 2026 Awaiting decision

Unit 610 The Quay Lakeside Shopping Centre West Thurrock Way West Thurrock Essex RM20 2AD

Change of use from Public House (Sui-Generis) to flexible Use Class E / Drinking Establishment (Sui-Generis) use.

Full Planning Permission Application Thurrock 27 May 2026
26/00574/CLEUD 22 May 2026 Awaiting decision

Rainbow Acres Stifford Clays Road Stifford Clays Grays Essex RM16 3NP

The use of land and building (Building B as marked in the evidence) for the storage and export of vehicles

Certificate Lawful Exisiting Use Devel't Thurrock 22 May 2026
26/00536/FUL 18 May 2026 Awaiting decision

Mandrake 135 Branksome Avenue Stanford Le Hope Essex SS17 8BN

Retrospective change of use of a domestic garage associated with a dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a hairdressing salon (Use Class E(c)(iii).

Full Planning Permission Application Thurrock 18 May 2026
26/00521/CLOPUD 13 May 2026 Permitted

20 Benson Road Grays Essex RM17 6DL

Change of use from single residential dwelling (C3) to 6 bedroom HMO (C4) and extension of the existing outbuilding to create a communal garden room.

Certificate Lawful Proposed Use Dev't Thurrock 13 May 2026
26/00504/FUL 11 May 2026 Awaiting decision

13 Gardner Avenue Corringham Essex SS17 7SE

(Proposed) is sought for change of use from an existing dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a supported living accommodation and care (Use Class C2 - for ...

Full Planning Permission Application Thurrock 11 May 2026
26/00507/CLOPUD 11 May 2026 Permitted

Unit 7B Thurrock Shopping Park Weston Avenue West Thurrock Essex RM20 3LP

Proposed change of use from E(a) Display or retail sale of goods, other than hot food to E(b) Sale of food and drink for consumption (mostly) on the p...

Certificate Lawful Proposed Use Dev't Thurrock 11 May 2026
26/00492/PAPNDM 7 May 2026 Decided

Bridge View Industrial Estate London Road West Thurrock Essex

Demolition of industrial units (forming one block) to rear of 799 London Road, shown hatched on application drawings

Application for prior notification of Thurrock 7 May 2026
26/00478/FUL 4 May 2026 Permitted

52 High View Avenue Grays Essex RM17 6RU

Change of use from Supported Living (Use Class C3(b)) to Children's Home (Use Class C2) for 2 looked after young people (aged 11 to 17 years).

Full Planning Permission Application Thurrock 4 May 2026
26/00469/PAGF 30 Apr 2026 Decided

Brewers Farm Brentwood Road Orsett Essex

Prior Approval of a change of use from agricultural use to flexible use including storage and distribution use (B8) under Schedule 2, Part 3, Class R ...

Prior Apprvl from Agric to Flexible Uses Thurrock 30 Apr 2026
26/00463/CONDC 29 Apr 2026 Permitted

St John The Baptist Church Mucking Wharf Road Stanford Le Hope Essex

Application for the approval of details reserved by condition No. 18 (Insulation) and 19 (Large Scale Details) of planning permission ref: 24/00476/LB...

Condition Clearance Thurrock 29 Apr 2026
26/00450/CONDC 27 Apr 2026 Permitted

St John The Baptist Church Mucking Wharf Road Stanford Le Hope Essex

Application for the approval of details reserved by condition no. 15 (Roofs and Doors) and 17 (Doors) of planning permission ref. 24/00476/LBC (Listed...

Condition Clearance Thurrock 27 Apr 2026
26/00452/FUL 27 Apr 2026 Permitted

91A Clarence Road Grays Essex RM17 6RA

Subdivision of the existing single dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) into 3 flats comprising 1 x 2-bedroom / 3-person unit, 1 x 1-bedroom / 2-person unit a...

Full Planning Permission Application Thurrock 27 Apr 2026
26/00436/FUL 23 Apr 2026 Awaiting decision

Stanford Le Hope Methodist Church Hall High Street Stanford Le Hope Essex SS17 0EY

Change of use from church (Class F1) to mosque (Class F1), including loft conversion, infill of mezzanine to create additional floor space, first-floo...

Full Planning Permission Application Thurrock 23 Apr 2026
26/00416/FUL 15 Apr 2026 Permitted

Lounge Bar Unit 4 Lakeside Business Village Fleming Road Chafford Hundred Grays Essex RM16 6EW

Change of use from bar drinking establishment (sui generis use) to Pilates studio (E(d) Indoor sport, recreation or fitness)

Full Planning Permission Application Thurrock 15 Apr 2026
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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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