Rayleigh, Essex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Rayleigh, Essex.
Essex · England · Town
About Rayleigh
Rayleigh is a market town and civil parish located in the Rochford District of Essex, England, situated 32 miles east of central London between Chelmsford and Southend-on-Sea. As of the 2021 census, the parish had a population of 32,248, with the built-up area slightly higher at 32,380. This vibrant town offers a mix of residential and commercial opportunities, making it a significant area for planning applications and development within the region.
Population: 32,248 (2021)
District: Rochford
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £440,745 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Rochford
- Parliamentary constituency: Rayleigh and Wickford
- LSOA: Rochford 009D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Rayleigh.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Rayleigh.
- 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 Rayleigh based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
83 planning applications found near Rayleigh.
- - 49 Warwick Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 8PQ
Lawful Development Certificate for a proposed hip to gable roof extension and loft conversion with rear dormer
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Rochford | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - 51 Helena Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 8LQ
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for proposed single storey rear extension, pitch roof to existing front porch and increase in depth of existing rear dormer
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Rochford | Date: 2025-07-11
View full details - - 18 Grove Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 8PX
Proposed two storey rear extension and convert garage to games room
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Rochford | Date: 2025-05-23
View full details - - 46 Grove Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 8PX
Lawful development certificate for a proposed use - single storey rear extension with rooflights
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Rochford | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - Barn At 154, Eastwood Road, Rayleigh, Essex,
Conversion of existing barn into annex
Status: Rejected | Type: Heritage | Council: Rochford | Date: 2025-01-27
View full details - - 25 Warwick Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 8PQ
Householder Prior Approval for Single Storey Rear Extension. Projection 7.9m from Original Rear Wall, Eaves Height 2.9m, Maximum Height 4.0m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Rochford | Date: 2025-01-15
View full details - - 144 Eastwood Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7JR
Householder Prior Approval for Single Storey Rear Extension. Projection 5.0m from Original Rear Wall, Eaves Height 3.00m, Maximum Height 3.0m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Rochford | Date: 2024-12-04
View full details - - 25 Warwick Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 8PQ
Householder Prior Approval for Single Storey Rear Extension. Projection 5.0m from Original Rear Wall, Eaves Height 2.9m, Maximum Height 4.0m.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Rochford | Date: 2024-11-04
View full details - - 39 Queens Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 8JY
Householder Prior Approval for Single Storey Rear Extension. Projection 7.16m from Original Rear Wall, Eaves Height 2.97m, Maximum Height 3.95m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Rochford | Date: 2024-10-30
View full details - - 154 Eastwood Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7LZ
Discharge of condition 5 (Arboricultural Impact Assessment) of planning permission 24/00346/FUL 4th July 2024
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Rochford | Date: 2024-08-28
View full details - - 154 Eastwood Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7LZ
Erection of timber framed enclosed cart shed with black painted timber cladding
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Rochford | Date: 2024-06-19
View full details - - 154 Eastwood Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7LZ
Erection of timber framed enclosed cart shed with black painted timber cladding.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: Rochford | Date: 2024-06-19
View full details - - Site Of 6, Trinity Road, Rayleigh, Essex,
Discharge of conditions no 3 (facing or roofing materials ) no 5 (obscure glass ) no 9 (surface water drainage scheme ) of planning permission 23/00550/FUL dated 06/09/2023
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Rochford | Date: 2024-06-13
View full details - - 54 Helena Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 8LQ
Lawful Development Certificate for a proposed two storey rear extension with relocation of garage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Rochford | Date: 2024-06-13
View full details - - Barn At 154, Eastwood Road, Rayleigh, Essex,
Conversion of existing barn into annex
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Rochford | Date: 2024-05-20
View full details - - Barn At 154, Eastwood Road, Rayleigh, Essex,
Conversion of existing barn into annex
Status: Rejected | Type: Heritage | Council: Rochford | Date: 2024-05-20
View full details - - 20 Picton Close, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7LD
T1 & T2 English Oak - Both trees seem to have succumb to acute oak decline and require felling to ground level. The replanting of 2 native species specified by the council will also be planted within
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Rochford | Date: 2024-05-13
View full details - - 154 Eastwood Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7LZ
Erection of garden room
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Rochford | Date: 2024-05-09
View full details - - 154 Eastwood Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7LZ
Erection of garden room
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Rochford | Date: 2024-05-09
View full details - - 167A Eastwood Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7LE
Hip to gable roof alterations including raising of ridge, conversion of loft space into habitable space with flat roofed rear dormer. Installation of rooflights to front elevation and associated inter
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Rochford | Date: 2024-02-28
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A brief summary of Rayleigh in Essex
Rayleigh is a market town and civil parish located in the Rochford District of Essex, England, situated 32 miles east of central London between Chelmsford and Southend-on-Sea. As of the 2021 census, the parish had a population of 32,248, with the built-up area slightly higher at 32,380. This vibrant town offers a mix of residential and commercial opportunities, making it a significant area for planning applications and development within the region. The Town has a population of approximately 32,248 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Rochford district.
Property prices in Rayleigh show an average sale price of £440,745, 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 Rayleigh a particularly low-crime area.
Rayleigh 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 Rayleigh includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Garrold's Meadow 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 Rayleigh
In the last 24 months, 70 planning applications were submitted near Rayleigh. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 77 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 Rayleigh.
The average decision period of 77 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 Rayleigh were full planning applications (31), amendments (11), tree works (10). 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, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 1 medium-scale application, 67 smaller schemes were submitted.
60 planning appeals were lodged, of which 18 were allowed and 40 were dismissed (31% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 33 applications
- Refused: 10 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 26 applications
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