Little Thurrock, Essex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Little Thurrock, Essex.
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About Little Thurrock
Little Thurrock, located to the north-east of Grays in Essex, is a suburb that was once an independent village and parish. It became part of the Thurrock Urban District in 1936 and was incorporated into the borough of Thurrock in 1974. Today, Little Thurrock is classified as part of the Grays built-up area, making it relevant for planning applications within this urban context.
District: Thurrock
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £358,530 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Thurrock
- Parliamentary constituency: South Basildon and East Thurrock
- LSOA: Thurrock 004A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Little Thurrock.
- 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 Little Thurrock based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
17 planning applications found near Little Thurrock.
- - 51 Heath View Road Grays Essex RM16 2RS
Rear extension with a depth of 7.80 metres from the original rear wall of the property, with a maximum height of 3.00 metres and eaves height of 3.00 metres
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Thurrock | Date: 2026-04-09
View full details - - 51 Heath View Road Grays Essex RM16 2RS
Alteration of roof from from hip to gable to provide a loft conversion.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Thurrock | Date: 2026-04-09
View full details - - 39 Blackshots Lane Grays Essex RM16 2JT
Rear extension with a depth of 6.00 metres from the original rear wall of the property, with a maximum height of 3.00 metres and eaves height of 3.00 metres
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Thurrock | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - 176 Long Lane Stifford Clays Grays Essex RM16 2PU
Replacement of existing garage with an outbuilding (garden room/ gym/offcie)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Thurrock | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 104 Victoria Avenue Grays Essex RM16 2RW
Rear extension with a depth of 4.25 metres from the original rear wall of the property, with a maximum height of 3.06 metres and eaves height of 2.89 metres
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Thurrock | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - 16 Connaught Avenue Grays Essex RM16 2XX
Loft conversion with rear dormer tied into existing roof, hip-to-gable roof alteration, and rooflights to the front elevation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Thurrock | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - 43 Premier Avenue Grays Essex RM16 2SB
Erection of rear out building.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Thurrock | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - Thurrock Lawn Tennis Club Montgomery Close Grays Essex RM16 2RL
Application for the approval of details reserved by condition No.5 (Scheme of Lighting) of planning permission Ref. 25/00860/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Thurrock | Date: 2026-01-06
View full details - - 14 Lenmore Avenue Grays Essex RM17 5NZ
Single storey rear extension, hip to gable loft conversion with rear dormer and rooflights and introduction of new windows to the flank elevation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Thurrock | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - 65 Premier Avenue Grays Essex RM16 2SJ
First floor rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Thurrock | Date: 2025-05-28
View full details - - 108 Heath View Road Grays Essex RM16 2RT
Formation of new vehicular crossover to access the highway.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Thurrock | Date: 2025-04-25
View full details - - 15 Culford Road Grays Essex RM16 2SS
Single storey flat roof rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Thurrock | Date: 2025-04-25
View full details - - 44 Blackshots Lane Grays Essex RM16 2JU
Loft conversion creating a rear dormer
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Thurrock | Date: 2024-12-10
View full details - - 13 Albert Close Grays Essex RM16 2RB
Conversion of garage into a habitable room and construction of a single storey side extension and front porch.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Thurrock | Date: 2024-10-04
View full details - - 7 Culford Road Grays Essex RM16 2SS
Erection of a single storey front porch with a flat roof.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Thurrock | Date: 2023-12-29
View full details - - 7 Culford Road Grays Essex RM16 2SS
Single storey rear extension and hip to gable loft conversion with rear dormer.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Thurrock | Date: 2023-04-28
View full details - - 111 Southend Road Grays Essex RM17 5NW
Hip to gable end loft conversion with a flat roof rear dormer and three skylights to the front.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Thurrock | Date: 2023-03-24
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A brief summary of Little Thurrock in Essex
Little Thurrock, located to the north-east of Grays in Essex, is a suburb that was once an independent village and parish. It became part of the Thurrock Urban District in 1936 and was incorporated into the borough of Thurrock in 1974. Today, Little Thurrock is classified as part of the Grays built-up area, making it relevant for planning applications within this urban context. It sits within the Thurrock district.
Property prices in Little Thurrock show an average sale price of £358,530, 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 Little Thurrock a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Little Thurrock includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Hangman's Wood & Deneholes SSSI, Globe Pit SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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, Little Thurrock 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.
Planning Activity in Little Thurrock
In the last 24 months, 55 planning applications were submitted near Little Thurrock. Of these, 81% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 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 Little Thurrock.
The average decision time of 51 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Little Thurrock were full planning applications (24), outline applications (24), discharge of conditions (4). Full planning applications account for 44% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 54 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 26 applications
- Refused: 6 applications
- Awaiting decision: 23 applications
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Related Planning Guides
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- 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.