Planning applications in SS4
We hold 75 planning applications for the SS4 postcode area, 29 of them submitted in the past year. 85% of decided applications here were approved. A decision typically takes 62 days. The area is covered by Rochford.
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Recent applications in SS4
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for proposed vehicular crossover
Discharge of condition no 20 (construction phase drainage and pollution control scheme) and no 21 (maintenance plan) of planning permission reference 25/00809/FUL, dated 7th of May 2026
Discharge of condition no 6 (construction management plan) of planning permission reference 25/00809/FUL dated 7th of May 2026
Discharge of condition 11 (written scheme of investigation) of planning permission reference 25/00809/FUL dated 7th of May 2026
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate to Demolish existing outbuilding and plant room and replace with pool house, wellbeing and changing facilities along with outdoor entertainment area, enclosed alfresco kitchen and dining area. (Amended)
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for proposed single storey rear extension
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for proposed single storey rear extension with flat rooflights and fenestration alterations. (Demolish existing extensions)
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for proposed outbuilding for use as studio and outdoor kitchen
Householder Prior Approval for Single Storey Rear Extension. Projection 8m from Original Rear Wall, Eaves Height 2.9, Maximum Height 4.0m.
Householder Prior Approval for Single Storey Rear Extension. Projection 5.0m from Original Rear Wall, Eaves Height 2.56m, Maximum Height 4.0m.
Non-Material Amendment to application reference 25/00781/FUL - Create slightly larger enclosed porch to front, remove pitched roofs from proposed front bay windows and alter the rear doors.
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for proposed single storey rear extension
T1 Oak in centre of garden requires maintenance. Request permission for 3m whole crown reduction.
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for proposed single Storey flat roof side extension
Application to determine whether prior approval is required as to the design or external appearance of the development (in particular the impact of glare on occupiers of neighbouring land) pursuant to the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) - Schedule 2, Part 14, Class J for the Installation of a 325.35kWp roof mounted PV solar array.
Householder Prior Approval for Single Storey Rear Extension. Projection 8.0m from Original Rear Wall, Eaves Height 2.8m, Maximum Height 4.0m
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for proposed side extensions and rear extension
Non-Material Amendment Following a Grant of Planning Permission 23/01033/FUL to introduce air intake and extraction ventilation
Renovation of the existing buildings including upgrading with internal insulation and secondary glazing. Sub-division of the building to form two class C3 residential houses and retention of the main part of the Village Stores for commercial, business and service (class E). Rear extensions to be added to the residential and commercial parts. Re-siting of existing granary building. New shopfront under the pentice roof. Demolition of the rear existing outbuildings with parking shelters to be built in their place. Construct cycle and bin stores.
Householder Prior Approval for Single Storey Rear Extension. Projection 3.50m from Original Rear Wall, Eaves Height 3m, Maximum Height 3.5m.
Discharge of Conditions 3 (External Materials), Condition 6 (Tree protection), Condition 11 (Biodiversity Enhancement), Condition 12 (Lighting Design for bats) of Planning Consent Ref. 25/00187/FUL
Application to determine if prior approval is required as to the siting, design and external appearance of a proposed overnight store, fertiliser store, generator room under Schedule 2, Part 6, Class A of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 as amended.
G1 - 2x Whitebeam (Sorbus aria)Reduce by up to 1.5 to 2 metres and shape a wholeT2 - Dead Cherry (Prunus avium)Fell as near to ground level as possible (exempt)T3 - Norway Maple (Acer platanoides) shown in GreenCrown reduce by 1 metre and shapeG4 - 30x Horse Chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum) shown in BlueCrown reduce by 2.5m, re-shape and crown lift by 3m.T5 - Horse Chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum) shown in PurpleCrown lift by 3m
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a proposed out-building to rear garden
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a proposed rear extension
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for Existing use of a building for B2, B8 uses
Screening Opinion request pursuant to the Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2017 (Regulation 6) (as updated) to confirm if Environmental Impact Assessment ('EIA') is required for residential development comprising up to 300 residential dwellings, along with a care home and associated landscaping, public open space, parking, means of access, drainage, utilities and infrastructure works.
Discharge of conditions no 5 (boundary treatment), no 6 (scheme of landscaping) of planning permission 24/00207/FUL dated 05/06/2024
Application for prior approval relating to a proposed new dwellinghouse on a detached building in use as dwellinghouse under Schedule 2, Part 20, Class AD of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended).
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for proposed removal of existing conservatory UPVC pitched roof frame and associated glazing and replacement with traditional insulated cut roof to the same proportions. North West Elevation :Removal of white UPVC glazed doors and replace with white UPVC bi-fold glazed doors. South East elevation: Removal of white UPVC glazing and replace with solid masonry construction with render finish to match existing house and conservatory to existing roof plate level.
Householder Prior Approval for Single Storey Rear Extension. Projection 7.0m from Original Rear Wall, Eaves Height 3.13m, Maximum Height 3.13m.
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for proposed conversion of garage to habitable room with window to front
Householder Prior Approval for Single Storey Rear Extension. Projection 4.5m from Original Rear Wall, Eaves Height 2.9m, Maximum Height 2.9m.
Application to determine if Prior Approval is required for Change of Use from a Use within Class E (Commercial, Business, Service) to a mixed use within Class E and up to 2 no. flats.
Householder Prior Approval for Single Storey Rear Extension. Projection 4.0m from Original Rear Wall, Eaves Height 2.7m, Maximum Height 3.0m.
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Discharge of condition 3 (all external facing materials), condition 4 (hard and soft landscaping) and condition 12 (surface water drainage) of planning permission 23/00674/FUL dated 11/10/2023
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for proposed Garden room/Games room outbuilding.
Application for prior approval relating to a proposed new dwellinghouse on a detached building in use as dwellinghouse under Schedule 2, Part 20, Class AD of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended).
Renovate/ repair existing grade II listed house, replace ancillary accommodation and construct a new single-storey building and the installation of a swimming pool, hot tub, and associated landscaping and change the use of the site from use as a dwellinghouse (Class C3) to use within Use Class C1 (hotel) for use as rental accommodation and a yoga retreat.
Application to determine if Prior Approval is required for the proposed change of use of three agricultural buildings to, in combination, create 10 no. new residential dwellings (C3) under Schedule 2, Part 3, Class Q of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 (as amended).
Plan 1, 2, 3:Reduce height of 120+ large (approx 21m current height) laylandi conifers along side and rear boundary by 50% in height, to approximately 10m. See below excerpt from planning_conservation_pagelsham_churchend_final from Paglesham Church End Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan October 2007 publication point 7.9, this is works to significantly reduce the impact of these trees."but the use of continuous planting of tall Leylandii or other conifer hedging, as seen behind the churchyard to screen the gardens of Church Hall Farm Cottages, is less sympathetic." - https://www.rochford.gov.uk/sites/default/files/2022-11/planning_conservation_pagelsham_churchend_final.pdfPlan 4:Removal of palm trees situated at the front of the property, within 0.2m of existing wall of Grade II listed property.Plan 5:Removal of bay tree at the driveway entrance. There is a prominent yew tree next to this, annotated 9.Plan 6:Ignore this annotationPlan 7:Ignore this annotationPlan 8:Crown reduction of tree, unknown species to the south east of the property, overhanging drive and close to property.Current height and spread (respectively): 15m x 12mIntended height and spread (respectively): 12m x 10mPlan 9:Crown reduction of yew tree at driveway entrance.Current height and spread (respectively): 7m x 7mIntended height and spread (respectively): 5m x 5mPlan 10Crown reduction of magnolia tree in centre of turning circle on driveway,Current height and spread (respectively): 6m x 6mIntended height and spread (respectively): 4m x 4m
Lawful Development Certificate for a proposed use - Demolish existing rear extension and construction new rear extension under permitted development rights.
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a proposed detached garage
Replace cement render with lime render. Refurbish existing sash windows, front door and fixed light. Demolish existing conservatory. Internal works involving repair of floor joists to first floor bathroom, removal of block work wall in kitchen. Block up stud wall to first floor toilet and form new entrance for new en-suite from existing bedroom.
Discharge of Condition No. 3 (Materials) No. 4 (Electric Vehicle Infrastructure) No.5 (Boundary Treatments) No.6 (Landscaping) No.7 (Building material storage) No.8 (Flood resilience) and No.9 (Flood hydraulic pressure calculations) of Planning Consent Ref. 24/00207/FUL
Householder Prior Approval for Single Storey Rear Extension. Projection 6.75m from Original Rear Wall, Eaves Height 3.00m, Maximum Height 4.0m.
Discharge of Condition 6 (protection plan and arboricultural method statement) of planning permission 24/00383/FUL dated 02/10/2024
Proposed change of use from use as ground floor shop with first floor flat over to use as a single dwellinghouse within the C3 Use Class. Erect ground floor rear extension with screened balcony on roof over accessed via French doors. Demolish lean-to to enlarge rear patio garden. Replace shopfront including new first floor sash window. Widen rear ground floor wall opening. Refurbish & repair internal fireplace(s). Remove part of first floor partition and internal widen access opening.
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for proposed loft conversion incorporating flat roofed rear dormer