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Southend-on-Sea Borough Council
Planning applications.

Explore collected planning applications and decisions for Southend-on-Sea Borough Council. Search an address, application reference or proposal to find a record.

Collected application statistics

Collected records · All available dates

663Searchable applications

0Recorded as pending

87%Approval rate · 405 approved or refused records

53Refused applications

352 approved · 53 refused · 4 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 20 Dec 2023 to 16 Sept 2026. Most recent record check: 27 Sept 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

Local planning information

Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026

Planning information Planning and building Local plan Planning Policy Consultations Conservation areas Conservation areas Article 4 directions Undercliff Gardens Article 4 Directions

Council contacts

Planning enquiriesPlanningPolicy@southend.gov.uk Council source

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Conservation areas and Article 4 directions

Explore published planning boundaries and follow their source records for designation details. Coverage varies: an empty map does not mean there are no restrictions. Check the council’s current maps and documents before relying on a boundary.

Conservation areas15 mapped area records

Article 4 direction areasNo boundary records available in this collection

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Data downloaded 14 Sept 2026. Display boundaries are simplified and indicative. Map record counts are not a complete count of designations or directions.

Sources: Planning Data conservation areas and Article 4 direction areas. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

More application records

Not published26/01084/CLP
Dormers to side and rear to form habitable accommodation in roofspace, gable window to front, 1 no. rooflight to front and 2 no. rooflights to side (Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed)
80 Crowstone Road Westcliff-on-sea Essex SS0 8BD
Received 13 Aug 2026
Not published26/01085/CLP
Install self-service bakery cupboard in existing garden flower bed to side (certificate of lawful develoopment - proposed)
14 Bishopsteignton Shoeburyness Essex SS3 8AF
Received 14 Aug 2026
Not published26/01087/FULH
Install dormers to front and rear to form habitable accommodation in the loftspace
2 Willow Close Eastwood Essex SS9 5XG
Received 14 Aug 2026
Not published26/01088/FULH
Erect single storey rear/side extension, install new door to side
19 North Street Leigh-on-sea Essex SS9 1QE
Received 14 Aug 2026
Not published26/01089/TCA
Fell two medium sized multi stemmed Acer pseudoplatanus (sycamore) trees on the border line of the property (Application for works to trees in a Conservation Area)
15 The Gardens Leigh-on-sea Essex SS9 2DW
Received 14 Aug 2026
Not published26/01091/FULH
Raise ridge height to form first floor to bungalow and alter elevations
203 Westborough Road Westcliff-on-sea Essex SS0 9JE
Received 15 Aug 2026
Not published26/01092/CLP
Single storey rear extension (certificate of lawful development - proposed)
33 Treecot Drive Leigh-on-sea Essex SS9 4AG
Received 15 Aug 2026
Not published26/01093/FULH
Demolish conservatory and erect single storey rear/side extension
83 Flemming Crescent Leigh-on-sea Essex SS9 4HR
Received 15 Aug 2026
Not published26/01094/FUL
Change of use from commercial premises (Use Class E) to 2no. self-contained flats (Use Class C3), alter elevations, layout refuse and cycle storage (retrospective)
Unit A Templar House 8 Burdett Road Southend-on-sea Essex SS1 2TN
Received 16 Aug 2026
Not published26/01095/AD
Application for approval of details pursuant to conditions 06 (privacy screens) and 07 (crown roof profile cross sections) of planning permission 26/00260/FULH dated 28.05.2026
75 Eastwood Road Leigh-on-sea Essex SS9 3AH
Received 16 Aug 2026
Not published26/01096/FUL
Demolish existing buildings, erect 4no. semi-detached dwellings, form new crossovers onto Western Road
19 - 21 Western Road Leigh-on-sea Essex
Received 17 Aug 2026
Not published26/01097/AMDT
Application to vary condition 01 (Approved Plans) - drawing numbers 169157-MMD-CHW-XXX-DRG-EAR-000231 Rev B01, 169157-MMD-CHW-XXX-DRG-EAR-000321 Rev B01, 169157 MMD-CHW-XXX-DRG-EAR-000322 Rev B01, 169157-MMD-CHW-XXX-DRG EAR-000323 Rev B01, 169157-MMD-CHW-XXX DRG-EAR-000421 Rev B01, 169157-MMD-CHW-XXX-DRG-EAR-000422 Rev B01, 169157-MMD-CHW-XXX-DRG-EAR-000521 Rev B01, 169157-MMD CHW-XXX-DRG-EAR-000522 Rev B01, 169157-MMD-CHW-XXX-DRG-EAR 000523 Rev B01 to be replaced with Proposed Site Plan 169157-MMD-CHW-XXX-DRG-EAR-000231 Rev C02, Proposed Plan Platform 169157-MMD-CHW-XXX-DRG-EAR-000321 Rev C02, Proposed Plan Footbridge 169157-MMD-CHW-XXX-DRG-EAR-000322 Rev C02, Proposed Plan Roof 169157-MMD-CHW-XXX-DRG-EAR-000323 Rev C02, Proposed Elevations 1 169157-MMD-CHW-XXX-DRG-EAR-000421 Rev C03, Proposed Elevations 2 169157-MMD-CHW-XXX-DRG-EAR-000422 Rev C03, Proposed Long Footbridge Section 169157-MMD-CHW-XXX-DRG-EAR-000521 Rev C03, Proposed Platform 2 GA Sections 169157-MMD-CHW-XXX-DRG-EAR-000522 Rev C03, Proposed Platform 1 GA Sections 169157-MMD-CHW-XXX-DRG-EAR-000523 Rev C02 (Material Amendment to planning permission 25/00172/PAR dated 06/05/2025)
Chalkwell Railway Station The Ridgeway Westcliff-on-sea Essex SS0 8PX
Received 17 Aug 2026
Not published26/01098/AMDT
Application to vary condition 01 (Approved Plans) - drawing numbers 169157-MMD-SOE-XXX-DRG-EAR 000421 Revision B01, 169157-MMD-SOE-XXX-DRG-EAR-000422 Revision B01, 169157-MMD-SOE XXX-DRG-EAR-000521 Revision B01, 169157-MMD-SOE-XXX-DRG-EAR-000522 Revision B01, 169157-MMD-SOE-XXX-DRG-EAR 000523 Revision B01 to be replaced with Proposed Elevations 1 169157-MMD-SOE-XXX-DRG-EAR-000421 Revision C03, Proposed Elevations 2 169157-MMD-SOE-XXX-DRG-EAR-000421 Revision C03, Proposed Platform Cross Section 169157-MMD-SOE-XXX-DRG-EAR-000521 Revision C03, Proposed Platform 1 GA Sections 169157-MMD-SOE-XXX-DRG-EAR-000522 Revision C03, Proposed Platform 2 GA Sections 169157-MMD-SOE-XXX-DRG-EAR-000523 Revision C03 (Material Amendment to planning permission 25/00174/PAR dated 28/03/2025)
Southend East Railway Station Ambleside Drive Southend-on-sea Essex SS1 2UP
Received 17 Aug 2026
Not published26/01100/FULH
Hip to gable roof extension to rear with juliette balcony to form habitable accommodation in the loftspace, erect single storey side and rear extensions, extend existing garage to side to attach it to main dwelling and convert into habitable room, form bay window to front and alter elevations
31 St James Avenue Thorpe Bay Essex SS1 3LH
Received 17 Aug 2026
Not published26/01101/AMDT
Application to vary condition 02 (approved plans) - add bay window to side of rear extension (Material amendment of planning permission 25/01120/FULH dated 07/10/2025)
5 The Crossways Westcliff-on-sea Essex SS0 8PU
Received 18 Aug 2026
Not published26/01102/FULH
Erect single storey sun room to rear
16 Butterys Thorpe Bay Essex SS1 3DU
Received 18 Aug 2026
Not published26/01103/AD
Application for Approval of Details pursuant to condition 02 (Noise Mitigation Measures and Compliance) of planning permission 26/00688/AMDT dated 15.07.26 (Retrospective)
127 The Broadway Thorpe Bay Southend-on-sea Essex SS1 3EX
Received 18 Aug 2026
Not published26/01104/FUL
Convert existing dwellinghouse into three self-contained flats, erect two storey rear extension, form new external staircase and roof terrace to rear, layout parking and secure cycle and bin store (Amended Proposal)
136 Southchurch Avenue Southend-on-sea Essex SS1 2RP
Received 18 Aug 2026
Not published26/01105/GPDE
Erect single storey rear extension projecting 6m beyond the existing rear wall of the dwelling, 3m high to eaves and with a maximum height of 3.3m
60 Salisbury Avenue Westcliff-on-sea Essex SS0 7AX
Received 18 Aug 2026
Not published26/01106/FULH
Erect single storey rear extension
593 Prince Avenue Westcliff-on-sea Essex SS0 0JQ
Received 19 Aug 2026
Not published26/01109/AMDT
Application to vary condition 02 (approved plans) to replace plan number 25.212.02 Rev A to plan number 25.212.02 Rev B to change the two rear dormers to one rear dormer (Material amendment of planning permission 26/00624/FUL dated 28/07/2026)
2 - 2A Marine Parade Leigh-on-sea Essex SS9 2NA
Received 19 Aug 2026
Not published26/01110/CLE
Use dwellinghouse as 5-bed HMO (Certificate of Lawful Development - Existing)
96 Milton Street Southend-on-sea Essex SS2 5BU
Received 20 Aug 2026
Not published26/01112/AMDT
Application to vary condition 03 (windows) - vary wording to allow for Anthracite Grey (RAL 7016 Matt) powder-coated aluminium to be permitted solely on the communal stairwell / circulation core windows (Material amendment of planning permission 26/00622/FUL dated 02.07.2026)
Grand Court West Grand Drive Leigh-on-sea Essex
Received 19 Aug 2026
Not published26/01113/FULH
Install dormers to front and rear to form habitable accommodation in the loftspace, relocate main entrance door to front and alter elevations
12 Ringwood Drive Eastwood Essex SS9 5HG
Received 20 Aug 2026

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What these statistics cover

These figures describe applications collected by PlanningTrack for Southend-on-Sea Borough Council, across all dates currently available. They are a partial dataset, rather than an authority-wide performance measure. The date range does not establish continuous historical coverage.

The approval percentage is approved records divided by approved plus refused records. Pending, withdrawn and unknown outcomes are excluded. No percentage is shown until there is an approved or refused record.

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