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12 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Hockley · updated daily · Rochford District Council

Showing 1 to 5 of 12 · received or decided in the last 90 days

23 Leamington Road, Hockley, Essex, SS5 5HHAwaiting decisionProposed two storey rear extension and extend existing rear dormerFull ApplicationReceived 8 Oct 202626/00722/FUL
11 Oak Walk, Hockley, Essex, SS5 5ARApprovedProposed demolition of existing conservatory and replace with single storey rear extension with roof lights. Hip to Gable roof extension with loft conversion with flat roof rear dormerFull ApplicationReceived 7 Oct 2026Decided 11 Nov 202626/00692/FUL
21 Jubilee Close, Hawkwell, Essex, SS5 4PAApproved1 Oak (Quercus) Reduce by 3m all round and remove deadwood. Remove 2 lowest branches on east side over propertyTree Preservation OrderReceived 6 Oct 2026Decided 6 Oct 202626/00705/TPO
11 Uplands Road, Hawkwell, Essex, SS5 4DLAwaiting decisionApplication for a Lawful Development Certificate for proposed single storey rear extensionLawful Development CertificateReceived 5 Oct 202626/00716/LDC
54 Hawkwell Chase, Hawkwell, Essex, SS5 4NGAwaiting decisionDemolish extg Garage and erect single storey rear extension with replacement roof over dwelling, raising ridge height, to provide first floor habitable space inclusive of front and rear gables with side dormersFull ApplicationReceived 22 Sep 202626/00683/FUL

Planning in Hockley

Approved: 93%; 25 of 26 decided
Decision time: about 8 weeks; on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Hockley in the last 24 months, from Rochford District Council's planning register.

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Around Hockley

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SS5 70 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

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Planning authority: Rochford District Council

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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. 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.

The area around Hockley has 7 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Hockley 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.hockley-essex.gov.uk/.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Hockley, 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, 31 planning applications were submitted near Hockley. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 days.

The most common types were amendments (10), full planning applications (3), tree works (3).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Hockley?

In the last 24 months, 31 planning applications were submitted near Hockley. The approval rate is 93%.

How long do planning decisions take near Hockley?

The average planning decision time near Hockley is 54 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 Hockley?

The planning approval rate near Hockley is 93%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Hockley?

The most common type of planning application near Hockley is amendment applications, with 10 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Hockley?

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