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Planning in Rochford

Approved
80%
16 of 20 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

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

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About Rochford

Rochford, a town and civil parish in Essex, England, is situated 3 miles north of Southend-on-Sea and 21 miles from Chelmsford. As of the 2021 census, it boasts a population of 9,889 within the parish and 12,615 in the built-up area. Rochford serves as the namesake for the larger Rochford District, which encompasses a diverse surrounding area, making it a key location for planning applications in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 9,889 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Rochford district.

Property prices in Rochford show an average sale price of £357,641, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Rochford has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Rochford 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 Rochford, 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, 29 planning applications were submitted near Rochford. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 days.

The most common types were amendments (5), listed building and heritage (2), full planning applications (1). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Rochford?
In the last 24 months, 29 planning applications were submitted near Rochford. The approval rate is 80%.
How long do planning decisions take near Rochford?
The average planning decision time near Rochford 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 Rochford?
The planning approval rate near Rochford is 80%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Rochford?
The most common type of planning application near Rochford is amendment applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Rochford?
You can search and track planning applications near Rochford on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.