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

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

Glade House, Hall Road, Rochford, Essex, SS4 1NXAwaiting decisionLoft extension to attic level above first floor, with enlarged pitched roof, dutch gable ends to match existing detail & additional flat roofed rear dormer to accommodate 2 additional bedrooms & associated amenities.Full ApplicationReceived 21 Oct 202626/00525/FUL
The Milestone, Union Lane, Rochford, Essex, SS4 1APAwaiting decisionDischarge of Condition No. 3 (Details of materials/windows), No. 4 (Historic building recording), No. 6 (Landscaping) & No. 8 (Refuse & recycling storage) of Planning Consent Ref 26/00231/FULDischarge Of ConditionsReceived 12 Oct 202626/00727/DOC
Land North Of 1 To 55, Doggetts Close, Rochford, EssexAwaiting decisionOutline planning application for up to 94 residential dwellings, surface water drainage basin, swales, new vehicular and pedestrian access, public open space, landscaping enhancements and associated infrastructure works; all matters reserved except for means of access (to the site only).Outline ApplicationReceived 21 Sep 202626/00558/OUT
Waterman Primary School, The Boulevard, Rochford, Essex, SS4 1QFApprovedApplication for a certificate of lawfulness for proposed development consisting of the erection of a new standalone single-storey educational building connected to the existing teaching block via a covered walkway and the installation of associated mechanical and electrical plant, including a single external condenser unit and roof-mounted photovoltaic (PV) array.Lawful Development CertificateReceived 8 Sep 202626/00655/LDC
19 South Street, Rochford, EssexAwaiting decisionChange of use of the existing building and its curtilage from Use Class E (Offices and Professional Services) to Use Class C3 (Dwellinghouses); internal alterations to facilitate the creation of 8 residential units; conversion of the existing ancillary building to provide cycle and refuse storage; provision of allocated vehicular parking, including a size 5 turning area; and associated landscaping works.Listed Building ConsentReceived 8 Sep 202626/00657/LBC

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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Around Rochford

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SS4 72 applications in the last 12 months

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Planning authority: Rochford District Council

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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?

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