Chafford Hundred, Essex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Chafford Hundred, Essex.
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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.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Thurrock
- Parliamentary constituency: South Basildon and East Thurrock
- LSOA: Thurrock 012A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Chafford Hundred.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Chafford Hundred.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Chafford Hundred based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Chafford Hundred.
- - 15 Hatton Close Chafford Hundred Grays Essex RM16 6RP
Garage conversion into habitable room with new front window.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Thurrock | Date: 2026-04-15
View full details - - 1 Guardian Avenue North Stifford Grays Essex RM16 5UP
Single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Thurrock | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - 36 Edmund Road Chafford Hundred Grays Essex RM16 6HA
Proposed loft conversion to existing dwelling to create a new bedroom, including installation of 2 no. Velux roof windows (MK04) to the side roof slope and 1 no. new window to the gable wall elevation
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Thurrock | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - Bannatyne's Health Club And Spa Howard Road Chafford Hundred Grays Essex RM16 6YJ
Please refer to the covering letter for the full details of material to be submitted in support of the planning application.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Thurrock | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - 70 Gilbert Road Chafford Hundred Grays Essex RM16 6NR
Single storey rear extension and garage conversion
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Thurrock | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - 70 Gilbert Road Chafford Hundred Grays Essex RM16 6NR
Single Storey Rear Extension, Garage Conversion and First Floor Extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Thurrock | Date: 2025-05-05
View full details - - The KARA Meze Lounge Fleming Road Chafford Hundred Grays Essex RM16 6HH
Application for the approval of details reserved by condition no 3 (Details of lighting scheme), 4 (Details of Boundary Screening), 5 (Construction and drainage details) and 6 (Updated parking managem
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Thurrock | Date: 2024-11-11
View full details - - 6 Gabriel Close Chafford Hundred Grays Essex RM16 6NL
Single storey rear extension and new door within garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Thurrock | Date: 2023-12-27
View full details - - 34 Felipe Road Chafford Hundred Grays Essex RM16 6NE
Loft conversion with rear dormer and three roof lights to the front roof slope and a rear outhouse/garden room to utilise as an office.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Thurrock | Date: 2023-11-13
View full details - - 22 Gilbert Road Chafford Hundred Grays Essex RM16 6NR
Removal of garden wall and erect a fence on boundary.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Thurrock | Date: 2023-07-20
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A brief summary of Chafford Hundred in Essex
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 were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Chafford Hundred a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Chafford Hundred includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Lion Pit SSSI; 4 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Chafford Hundred
In the last 24 months, 25 planning applications were submitted near Chafford Hundred. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 71 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Chafford Hundred.
The average decision period of 71 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Chafford Hundred were full planning applications (17), discharge of conditions (4), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 68% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 24 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.