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Planning in Thurrock

Applications
1,196
received, last 2 years
Approved
85%
706 of 816 decided, last 2 years
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average, last 2 years

House prices in Thurrock Council: average £321,941, -0.9% over 12 months (UK House Price Index, July 2026)

Data: HM Land Registry · details

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National infrastructure projects in Thurrock Council

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Decisions are made by Thurrock CouncilComment on an application

From Thurrock Council's planning register. Figures cover the last 2 years; newest application received 11 Nov 2026.

Around Thurrock

Main towns

Little Thurrock 80 applications in the last 12 monthsGrays 78 applications in the last 12 monthsStanford-le-Hope 77 applications in the last 12 monthsTilbury 59 applications in the last 12 monthsWest Thurrock 57 applications in the last 12 monthsSouth Ockendon 49 applications in the last 12 monthsCorringham 38 applications in the last 12 monthsNorth Stifford 34 applications in the last 12 monthsAveley 23 applications in the last 12 monthsLinford 22 applications in the last 12 monthsOrsett 19 applications in the last 12 monthsHorndon on the Hill 18 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in the last 12 months.

Postcode districts

RM16 241 applications in the last 12 monthsSS17 208 applications in the last 12 monthsRM17 177 applications in the last 12 monthsRM15 114 applications in the last 12 monthsRM18 98 applications in the last 12 monthsRM20 72 applications in the last 12 monthsRM19 31 applications in the last 12 monthsRM14 27 applications in the last 12 months

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About Thurrock

Thurrock Council serves as the local authority for the borough of Thurrock in Essex, England. Established as a unitary authority in 1998, it combines the responsibilities of both a district and county council. Located in Grays, the council is also a member of the East of England Local Government Association, making it a key player in regional governance and planning matters. The council is currently led by Lynn Worrall (Labour), who has held the position since 21 May 2025. The council comprises 49 councillors serving Four years terms, with the most recent election held on 2 May 2024.

To comment on or object to a live application, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline. You can also search Thurrock Council's planning register directly.

The council area covers 28 towns and villages, including Grays and Tilbury.

The most common types were outline applications (234), full planning applications (174), discharge of conditions (120). 12 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

79 planning appeals were lodged against Thurrock Council decisions, of which 18 were allowed and 59 were dismissed (23% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications has Thurrock Council received?
Thurrock Council received 1,196 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 85%.
How long does Thurrock Council take to decide applications?
Thurrock Council takes an average of 65 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 Thurrock Council?
Thurrock Council approves 85% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.
How do I object to a planning application in Thurrock Council?
Submit your representation to Thurrock 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 Thurrock Council planning portal.
Can I appeal a Thurrock Council planning decision?
Yes. If Thurrock Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 79 appeals were lodged against Thurrock Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 23% success rate.