Skip to content

Planning in Chafford Hundred

Approved
86%
44 of 50 decided
Decision time
about 10 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Chafford Hundred in the last 24 months, from Thurrock Council's planning register.

Decided by Thurrock CouncilCouncil page

Around Chafford Hundred

Postcode districts

RM16 241 applications in the last 12 monthsRM20 73 applications in the last 12 monthsRM15 115 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Thurrock Council

For home projects and trades

About Chafford Hundred

Chafford Hundred is a suburban housing development located in the town of Grays, within the borough of Thurrock, Essex. Positioned to the north-west of Grays Town Centre, this area is of interest for planning applications, given its ongoing residential growth and community development potential.

There are currently no active flood warnings for the Chafford Hundred area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Chafford Hundred a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Chafford Hundred has 5 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Chafford Hundred planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Chafford Hundred, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 68 planning applications were submitted near Chafford Hundred. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 67 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (22), discharge of conditions (5), advertising consent (3). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Chafford Hundred?
In the last 24 months, 68 planning applications were submitted near Chafford Hundred. The approval rate is 86%.
How long do planning decisions take near Chafford Hundred?
The average planning decision time near Chafford Hundred is 67 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Chafford Hundred?
The planning approval rate near Chafford Hundred is 86%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Chafford Hundred?
The most common type of planning application near Chafford Hundred is full planning applications, with 22 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Chafford Hundred?
You can search and track planning applications near Chafford Hundred on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.