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149 in the last 90 days24 in the last 306 in the last 1489% approveddecisions typically take 52 days

Source: Rochford District Council planning register · updated daily

Showing 1 to 5 of 179 · received or decided in the last 90 days

Land Adjoining Friday Woods, Wellington Avenue, Hullbridge, Essex,
Sub-divide the plot and construct a 3 bedroom bungalow with attached garage and private parking.
PendingFull ApplicationReceived 22 Oct 202626/00687/FUL
72 Hockley Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 8EB
Discharge of Condition no. 25 (BNG) of Planning Consent Ref: 26/00111/FUL
PendingDischarge Of ConditionsReceived 22 Oct 202626/00704/DOC
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 dormer to accommodate 2 additional bedrooms & associated amenities.
PendingFull ApplicationReceived 21 Oct 202626/00525/FUL
Pheasants Way, Ulverston Road, Rochford, Essex, SS4 3JT
Single storey side conservatory extension (Retrospective)
PendingFull ApplicationReceived 14 Oct 202626/00732/FUL
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.
PendingDetermination Under Part 1( Householder)Received 13 Oct 202626/00731/DPDP1

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House prices in Rochford District Council: average £412,543, +2.9% over 12 months (UK House Price Index, July 2026)

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Rochford District Council received?

Rochford District Council received 427 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 89%.

How long does Rochford District Council take to decide applications?

Rochford District Council takes an average of 52 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate for Rochford District Council?

Rochford District Council approves 89% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.

How do I object to a planning application in Rochford District Council?

Submit your representation to Rochford District Council during the public consultation period, typically 21 days from when the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Rochford District Council planning portal.

Can I appeal a Rochford District Council planning decision?

Yes. If Rochford District Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 364 appeals were lodged against Rochford District Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 33% success rate.

Planning data sourced from Rochford District Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

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Track every planning application and planning permission decision in the Rochford District Council area. View live status, browse proposals by postcode, and get free email alerts for new developments. Updated daily from the council planning portal.

Rochford District Council, located in Essex, England, oversees a diverse area that includes the main settlement of Rochford, where the council is headquartered. The largest town in the district is Rayleigh, with other notable locations such as Hockley, Ashingdon, Great Wakering, Canewdon, and Hullbridge, making it a vibrant region for planning applications and development opportunities.

The council area encompasses 21 towns and villages, including Rayleigh. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Rochford District Council received 427 planning applications. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 days.

The most common types were amendments (86), discharge of conditions (59), full planning applications (31). 11 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

364 planning appeals were lodged against Rochford District Council decisions, of which 94 were allowed and 193 were dismissed (33% success rate).

Residents and developers can search all planning permission and permitted development applications for Rochford District Council above. To comment or object to a live application, visit the Rochford District Council planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original submission for every application listed.