South Stifford, Essex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near South Stifford, Essex.
Essex · England · settlement
Planning applications in South Stifford are administered by Thurrock Council. View the full Thurrock Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About South Stifford
South Stifford is a predominantly residential area located south of the A13 dual carriageway and to the west of Grays town centre in Thurrock, Essex. Historically part of a parish that was abolished in 1936, South Stifford now complements the original village, known as North Stifford, which lies to the north of the A13. The area also includes the Stifford Clays housing estate, which is situated to the north of Grays.
District: Thurrock
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £382,650 (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 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near South Stifford.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near South Stifford.
- 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 Stifford based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
20 planning applications found near South Stifford.
- 26/00766/HHA · Received: Thu 02 Jul 2026 · Validated: Thu 02 Jul 2026 - 6 Kershaw Close Chafford Hundred Grays Essex RM16 6RN
Gym front extension. First floor side extension with continuation of the main existing roof. Single storey rear extension with flat roof and roof lantern.
Status: Undecided | Council: Thurrock | Date: 2026-07-02 - - 6 Kershaw Close Chafford Hundred Grays Essex RM16 6RN
Gym front extension. First floor side extension with continuation of the main existing roof. Single storey rear extension with flat roof and roof lantern.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Thurrock | Date: 2026-07-02
View full details - 26/00722/CLEUD · Received: Thu 25 Jun 2026 · Validated: Thu 25 Jun 2026 - 16 Victory Close Chafford Hundred Grays Essex RM16 6RT
Single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Council: Thurrock | Date: 2026-06-25 - 26/00584/TPO · Received: Tue 26 May 2026 · Validated: Tue 09 Jun 2026 - 8 Chichester Close Chafford Hundred Grays Essex RM16 6DJ
T9 Prune English Oak to reduce the overall crown by approximately 2 metres, thereby limiting encroachment into the neighbouring property
Status: Undecided | Council: Thurrock | Date: 2026-06-09 - 26/00638/CLOPUD · Received: Mon 08 Jun 2026 · Validated: Mon 08 Jun 2026 - 161 Palmerston Road South Stifford Grays Essex RM20 4YL
Erection of rear out building
Status: Undecided | Council: Thurrock | Date: 2026-06-08 - 26/00604/HHA · Received: Mon 01 Jun 2026 · Validated: Mon 08 Jun 2026 - 7 Hepburn Close Chafford Hundred Grays Essex RM16 6LZ
Garage conversion
Status: Undecided | Council: Thurrock | Date: 2026-06-08 - 26/00600/HHA · Received: Mon 01 Jun 2026 · Validated: Tue 02 Jun 2026 - 33 Saffron Road Chafford Hundred Grays Essex RM16 6NA
Two storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Council: Thurrock | Date: 2026-06-02 - 26/00600/HHA - 33 Saffron Road Chafford Hundred Grays Essex RM16 6NA
Two storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Council: Thurrock | Date: 2026-06-02 - 26/00516/HHA - 39 Triumph Close Chafford Hundred Grays Essex RM16 6RQ
Single-storey side extension with pitched roof and disability access. Installation of 27 PV solar panels on the roof.
Status: Undecided | Council: Thurrock | Date: 2026-05-13 - - 75 Lancaster Road Chafford Hundred Grays Essex RM16 6EA
5m by 3m Conservatory
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Thurrock | Date: 2026-04-24
View full details - - 15 Palmerston Gardens South Stifford Grays Essex RM20 4YJ
Loft conversion
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Thurrock | Date: 2026-04-08
View full details - - 6 Parr Close Chafford Hundred Grays Essex RM16 6RU
Single Storey Rear Extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Thurrock | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - 37 Triumph Close Chafford Hundred Grays Essex RM16 6RQ
Two-storey rear extension, and proposed rear dormers.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Thurrock | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - 10 Hatfield Road Chafford Hundred Grays Essex RM16 6LR
Retrospective application for single-storey rear extension following demolition of pre-existing conservatory
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Thurrock | Date: 2026-01-13
View full details - - 5 Hodges Close Chafford Hundred Grays Essex RM16 6EN
Loft conversion with two front dormers and single rear dormer
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Thurrock | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - 37 Triumph Close Chafford Hundred Grays Essex RM16 6RQ
Erection of a two-storey rear extension, loft conversion including a rear dormer window, installation of two rooflights to the front roof slope, and addition of two windows to the flank elevation of t
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Thurrock | Date: 2025-05-28
View full details - - 25 Saffron Road Chafford Hundred Grays Essex RM16 6NA
Loft conversion with rear dormer and juliet balcony and three front roof lights
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Thurrock | Date: 2024-08-26
View full details - - 1 San Luis Drive Chafford Hundred Grays Essex RM16 6LP
Part garage conversion into living accommodation and erection of front and rear extensions to form annex for disabled family member
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Thurrock | Date: 2024-05-20
View full details - - 59 Lennox Close Chafford Hundred Grays Essex RM16 6AP
(Retrospective) Outbuilding
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Thurrock | Date: 2024-03-29
View full details - - 139 Palmerston Road South Stifford Grays Essex RM20 4YL
Single storey front extension with new roof form.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Thurrock | Date: 2024-03-29
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A brief summary of South Stifford in Essex
South Stifford is a predominantly residential area located south of the A13 dual carriageway and to the west of Grays town centre in Thurrock, Essex. Historically part of a parish that was abolished in 1936, South Stifford now complements the original village, known as North Stifford, which lies to the north of the A13. The area also includes the Stifford Clays housing estate, which is situated to the north of Grays. It sits within the Thurrock district.
Property prices in South Stifford show an average sale price of £382,650, 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 Stifford a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around South Stifford includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Lion Pit SSSI, Swanscombe Peninsula SSSI, West Thurrock Lagoon & Marshes SSSI; 2 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 Stifford
In the last 24 months, 63 planning applications were submitted near South Stifford. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 88 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 South Stifford.
The average decision period of 88 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near South Stifford were full planning applications (16), discharge of conditions (11), outline applications (10). Full planning applications account for 25% 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, 39 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: 18 applications
- Refused: 2 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 41 applications
Nearby Towns
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- West Thurrock planning applications
- Chafford Hundred planning applications
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- Grays planning applications
- North Stifford planning applications
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- South Ockendon planning applications
- Greenhithe planning applications
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