South Ockendon, Essex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near South Ockendon, Essex.
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Planning applications in South Ockendon are administered by Thurrock Council. View the full Thurrock Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About South Ockendon
South Ockendon is a town in Thurrock, Essex, situated near the Greater London border and just outside the M25 motorway. Once a parish, it was incorporated into Thurrock in 1936, and as of the 2021 census, it has a population of 22,440. This growing community offers various opportunities for planning applications, given its proximity to London and ongoing development potential.
Population: 22,442 (2021)
District: Thurrock
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £328,525 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Thurrock
- Parliamentary constituency: Thurrock
- LSOA: Thurrock 006C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near South Ockendon.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near South Ockendon.
- 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 South Ockendon based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
16 planning applications found near South Ockendon.
- - Land Adjacent Railway Line And Tamarisk Road South Ockendon Essex
Application for the approval of details reserved by condition no.7 (detailed surface water drainage scheme) of planning permission ref. 21/02190/FUL (Erection of five buildings to provide 38 residenti
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Thurrock | Date: 2026-07-07
View full details - 26/00788/CONDC · Received: Tue 07 Jul 2026 · Validated: Tue 07 Jul 2026 - Land Adjacent Railway Line And Tamarisk Road South Ockendon Essex
Application for the approval of details reserved by condition no.7 (detailed surface water drainage scheme) of planning permission ref. 21/02190/FUL (Erection of five buildings to provide 38 residenti
Status: Undecided | Council: Thurrock | Date: 2026-07-07 - 26/00757/HHA · Received: Wed 01 Jul 2026 · Validated: Thu 02 Jul 2026 - 45 Annalee Road South Ockendon Essex RM15 5BZ
Garage conversion and internal alterations to an existing outbuilding to create a home office, gym / storage area, wet room, and garden equipment storage.
Status: Undecided | Council: Thurrock | Date: 2026-07-02 - 26/00760/PANTC · Received: Thu 02 Jul 2026 · Validated: Thu 02 Jul 2026 - Telephone Exchange Darenth Lane South Ockendon Essex
The replacement of 17.5m monopole and the installation of a new 25m structure along with the installation of 3 No. antenna at 21.45m and 3 No. antenna at 23.5m as well as 12 No. RRU at 21.45m, with ad
Status: Undecided | Council: Thurrock | Date: 2026-07-02 - - Telephone Exchange Darenth Lane South Ockendon Essex
The replacement of 17.5m monopole and the installation of a new 25m structure along with the installation of 3 No. antenna at 21.45m and 3 No. antenna at 23.5m as well as 12 No. RRU at 21.45m, with ad
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Thurrock | Date: 2026-07-02
View full details - - 45 Annalee Road South Ockendon Essex RM15 5BZ
Garage conversion and internal alterations to an existing outbuilding to create a home office, gym / storage area, wet room, and garden equipment storage.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Thurrock | Date: 2026-07-01
View full details - 26/00502/FUL - Holy Cross Catholic Primary School Daiglen Drive South Ockendon Essex RM15 5RP
Two new powder coated metal canopies and multi-coloured polycarbonate roof sheets to existing playground area.
Status: Undecided | Council: Thurrock | Date: 2026-05-11 - - 5 Dawley Green South Ockendon Essex RM15 5LW
Rear extension with a depth of 5.00 metres from the original rear wall of the property, with a maximum height of 3.00 metres and eaves height of 2.85 metres
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Thurrock | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - 32 Elan Road South Ockendon Essex RM15 5EQ
Demolition of the existing front porch, external toilet and side store, and construction of a new single-storey flat-roof extension to the front, side, rear and internal alterations.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Thurrock | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - 136 Foyle Drive South Ockendon Essex RM15 5HH
Front Extension Including Porch and Single Storey Rear Extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Thurrock | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - 215 Danbury Crescent South Ockendon Essex RM15 5XB
Rear extension with a depth of 5.50 metres from the original rear wall of the property, with a maximum height of 3.50 metres and eaves height of 2.80 metres
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Thurrock | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - 165 Foyle Drive South Ockendon Essex RM15 5HH
Two storey side extension and erection of front porch.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Thurrock | Date: 2025-04-18
View full details - - 66 Araglen Avenue South Ockendon Essex RM15 5DD
Rear extension with a depth of 4 metres from the original rear wall of the property, with a maximum height of 3.8 metres and eaves height of 2.35 metres.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Thurrock | Date: 2024-05-24
View full details - - Telecommunications Mast And Equipment Cabinet Derry Avenue South Ockendon Essex
Prior Approval Cell reference THK17164 - Developers Notice in respect of proposed new 5G telecommunications mast on site located on DERRY AVENUE, SOUTH OCKENDON, THURROCK, ESSEX, RM15 5DX.
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Thurrock | Date: 2023-08-16
View full details - - Telecommunications Equipment Darenth Lane South Ockendon Essex
Proposed 5G telecoms installation: H3G 15m street pole and additional equipment cabinets.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Thurrock | Date: 2023-04-28
View full details - - Telecommunications Equipment Darenth Lane South Ockendon Essex
Proposed telecommunications installation: Proposed monopole and additional ancillary equipment cabinets and associated ancillary works. Proposed telecommunications installation: Proposed 15m high slim
Status: Undecided | Type: Telecoms | Council: Thurrock | Date: 2023-04-18
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A brief summary of South Ockendon in Essex
South Ockendon is a town in Thurrock, Essex, situated near the Greater London border and just outside the M25 motorway. Once a parish, it was incorporated into Thurrock in 1936, and as of the 2021 census, it has a population of 22,440. This growing community offers various opportunities for planning applications, given its proximity to London and ongoing development potential. The settlement has a population of approximately 22,442 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Thurrock district.
Property prices in South Ockendon show an average sale price of £328,525, 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 South Ockendon a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around South Ockendon includes 5 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 South Ockendon
In the last 24 months, 45 planning applications were submitted near South Ockendon. Of these, 85% were approved, with an average decision time of 48 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. South Ockendon maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 48 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near South Ockendon were outline applications (21), full planning applications (10), discharge of conditions (3).
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 33 smaller schemes were submitted.
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