Search Grays planning applications
50 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Grays · updated daily · Thurrock Council
- Morrisons London Road Grays Essex RM17 5XZAwaiting decisionApplication for the approval of details reserved by condition no. 4 (FLOOD WARNING AND EVACUATION PLAN) of planning permission ref. 26/00789/FUL (Erection of jet wash bays, plant room, valet bay, and associated forecourt works.).Received 10 Nov 202626/01313/CONDC
- Telecommunications Equipment Adjacent 48 Lucas Road Grays EssexAwaiting decisionIntention to install fixed line broadband electronic communications apparatus under Regulation 5, detailed as 9m light poleTelecomsReceived 22 Oct 202626/01238/TELENQ
- Avora Lounge Kings Walk Grays Essex RM17 6HRAwaiting decisionThe erection of a single-storey lean-to pergola structure, enclosed with full-height glazed panels set within slim black aluminium frames, with retractable roof within the rear garden.Received 19 Oct 202626/01225/FUL
- 70 Argent Street Grays Essex RM17 6PGAwaiting decisionChange of use from C3 to C4 HMOReceived 16 Oct 202626/01219/FUL
- 38 Clarence Road Grays Essex RM17 6QJAwaiting decisionChange of use from residential dwellinghouse (Use Class C3(a)) to children's residential care home (Use Class C2) for up to three children aged 6 -17.Received 15 Oct 202626/01199/FUL
Planning in Grays
- Approved
- 72%
- 60 of 80 decided
- Decision time
- about 10 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Grays in the last 24 months, from Thurrock Council's planning register.
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Around Grays
Postcode districts
RM17 177 applications in the last 12 monthsRM18 99 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: Thurrock Council
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About Grays
Grays, or Grays Thurrock, is the largest town and administrative centre of the borough of Thurrock in Essex, situated on the north bank of the River Thames, about 20 miles east of central London and 2 miles from the M25 motorway. The town boasts a diverse economy tied to Port of London industries, local offices, and the nearby Lakeside Shopping Centre. As of the 2021 census, Grays had a population of 44,345, making it a significant area for planning applications and development opportunities. The town has a population of approximately 44,341 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Thurrock district.
Grays sits at an elevation of 8 metres above sea level. The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Grays show an average sale price of £382,650, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Grays 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 (May 2026). This makes Grays a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Grays has 3 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Grays 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.
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To comment on or object to a planning application near Grays, 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, 110 planning applications were submitted near Grays. Of these, 72% were approved, with an average decision time of 67 days.
The most common types were outline applications (17), full planning applications (15), discharge of conditions (11). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate).