Hockley, Essex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Hockley, Essex.
Essex · England · settlement
Planning applications in Hockley are administered by Rochford District Council. View the full Rochford District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Hockley
Hockley is a prominent village and civil parish in the Rochford District of Essex, situated between Chelmsford and Southend-on-Sea, near Rayleigh and Rochford. Gaining significance with the arrival of the railway in the 1890s, Hockley now has a population of 9,639, while its urban area merges with the adjacent village of Hawkwell, collectively known as "Hockley and Hawkwell," which had a combined population of 15,425 in 2021. This growing area offers various opportunities for planning applications as it continues to develop.
Population: 9,639 (2021)
District: Rochford
Website: http://www.hockley-essex.gov.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £444,914 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Rochford
- Parliamentary constituency: Rayleigh and Wickford
- LSOA: Rochford 012B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Hockley.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hockley.
- 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 Hockley based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near Hockley.
- - 30 Plumberow Avenue, Hockley, Essex, SS5 5AB
Householder Prior Approval for Single Storey Rear Extension. Projection 5.0 from original rear wall, Eaves Height 2.3m Maximum Height 2.6m
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Rochford | Date: 2026-06-10
View full details - - 64 Victor Gardens, Hawkwell, Essex, SS5 4DS
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for proposed side extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Rochford | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - 17 Broadlands Road, Hockley, Essex, SS5 5DT
Householder Prior Approval for Single Storey Rear Extension. Projection 6.0m from Original Rear Wall, Eaves Height 3.0m, Maximum Height 3.6m.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Rochford | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - 59 Victor Gardens, Hawkwell, Essex, SS5 4DS
Discharge of condition No.3 (External Materials) No. 4 (Obscure Glazing) and No. 5 (Water consumption) of Planning Approval 23/00283/FUL; Allowed on Appeal, Decision dated 23 July 2024
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Rochford | Date: 2025-11-12
View full details - - 20 Heycroft Road, Hawkwell, Essex, SS5 4HN
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for proposed single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Rochford | Date: 2025-09-26
View full details - - 12 Plumberow Avenue, Hockley, Essex, SS5 5AB
Lawful Development Certificate for a proposed use - construction of hip to gable loft conversion with rear dormer
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Rochford | Date: 2025-02-12
View full details - - 5 Willow Walk, Hockley, Essex, SS5 5DQ
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for proposed hip to gable roof extension with flat roofed rear dormer
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Rochford | Date: 2024-12-02
View full details - - Land Rear Of 26 Great Eastern Road, Gladstone Road, Hockley, Essex,
Discharge of conditions no 6 (boundary treatment ), no 7 ( hard and soft landscaping), no 10 (surface treatment) of planning permission 24/00463/FUL dated 02/10/2024
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Rochford | Date: 2024-10-30
View full details - - 23 Eldon Way, Hockley, Essex, SS5 4AD
24/00369/Subdivision of unit into 3 separate units for use under use class B2/E(g), installation of mezzanines and external alterations to all units. Install cycle shelter.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Rochford | Date: 2024-05-15
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A brief summary of Hockley in Essex
Hockley is a prominent village and civil parish in the Rochford District of Essex, situated between Chelmsford and Southend-on-Sea, near Rayleigh and Rochford. Gaining significance with the arrival of the railway in the 1890s, Hockley now has a population of 9,639, while its urban area merges with the adjacent village of Hawkwell, collectively known as "Hockley and Hawkwell," which had a combined population of 15,425 in 2021. This growing area offers various opportunities for planning applications as it continues to develop. The settlement has a population of approximately 9,639 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Rochford district.
Property prices in Hockley show an average sale price of £444,914, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Hockley a particularly low-crime area.
Hockley has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Hockley includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Hockley Woods SSSI; 6 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Hockley planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.hockley-essex.gov.uk/. 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.
Planning Activity in Hockley
In the last 24 months, 22 planning applications were submitted near Hockley. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 67 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Hockley.
At 67 days on average, decisions near Hockley slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Hockley were amendments (11), full planning applications (4), tree works (3).
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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.