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Thurrock Council
Planning applications.
Explore collected planning applications and decisions for Thurrock Council. Search an address, application reference or proposal to find a record.
Collected application statistics
Collected records · All available dates4,834Searchable applications
279Recorded as pending
85%Approval rate · 4,054 approved or refused records
625Refused applications
3,429 approved · 625 refused · 110 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 9 Nov 2016 to 7 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 12 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.
Local planning information
Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026Planning information Planning and growthLocal plan Local Plan and Planning policyPre-application advice Planning pre-application adviceConservation areas Conservation areas
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 areas7 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
- Permitted24/01159/ADV
Erection of (3 x) illuminated fascia sign, (5 x) fascia panel, (7 x) vinyl, (2 x) totem vinyl's.
American Golf Units 20 And 21 The Junction Thurrock Shopping Park Weston Avenue West Thurrock Essex RM20 3LP
Received 31 Oct 2024 - Unknown24/01160/CLEUD
Change of use from 24-hour live-in security building to residential-use.
The Gatehouse Kemps Farm Mews Dennises Lane South Ockendon Essex RM15 5SD
Received 1 Nov 2024 - Refused24/01161/FUL
Proposed change of use of existing mission building into one bedroom dwelling and creation of a new vehicle access.
Mission Hall Bells Hill Road Vange Essex SS16 5JY
Received 1 Nov 2024 - Permitted24/01162/HHA
Two storey side extension.
15 Salix Road Grays Essex RM17 6UH
Received 1 Nov 2024 - Refused24/01163/CLOPUD
Loft conversion with rear dormer extension and front velux windows
19 Church Hollow Purfleet-on-thames Essex RM19 1QJ
Received 1 Nov 2024 - Permitted24/01164/HHA
Two storey side extension
35A Lampits Hill Corringham Essex SS17 9AA
Received 1 Nov 2024 - Permitted24/01165/CONDC
Application for the approval of details reserved by condition no 9 (surface water drainage scheme for full part only) of planning permission ref. 23/01249/FUL (Hybrid application for redevelopment of the site, including: 1. Outline application (all matters reserved, except for means of access) for construction of commercial buildings (use Classes B2, B8, use of Plot 1A for a liquid waste treatment plant and 1C for battery storage) of up to 3,306 square metres with associated infrastructure (including structural landscape buffering and car parking). 2. Full planning application for the erection of a commercial building (use Class B2) and infrastructure on Plot 5A (including landscaping and car parking).).
Kerneos Site South Of London Road West Thurrock Essex
Received 1 Nov 2024 - Permitted24/01166/FUL
Reconfiguring of the existing bay line painting, installation of two additional rapid electric vehicle charging stations and upgrade of existing equipment within the car park. This includes one fully accessible EV charging bay.
McDonald's Cygnet View West Thurrock Essex RM20 1WN
Received 1 Nov 2024 - Permitted24/01167/CV
Application for the variation of Condition No. 2 (Approved Plans) of planning permission ref 24/00340/FUL.
40 First Avenue West Thurrock Essex RM20 3JR
Received 4 Nov 2024 - Permitted24/01168/FUL
Replacement Dwelling and outbuilding in the rear garden.
Cosy Church Road Bulphan Essex RM14 3RU
Received 4 Nov 2024 - Permitted24/01169/NMA
Application for a Non-Material Amendment to fascia and window colour of planning permission ref 21/00770/CV (Application for the variation of conditions no. 2 and 3. of planning permission ref 18/00551/FUL [Revised proposals seeking the development of 8 no. new two bedroom semi-detached low carbon dwellings with associated access, car parking and amenity areas] to revise the footprint and layout of the dwellings to increase the private amenity space and provide access at ground floor level, and to amend the external materials) to amend the agreed colour of the window frames from grey to white.
Land Adjacent Curling Lane Helleborine And Meesons Lane Grays Essex
Received 4 Nov 2024 - Withdrawn24/01170/FUL
Erection of Four Detached Four-bedroomed Houses In Lieu of Existing Annex Building and Extant Planning Permission (18/00192/CV) for Domestic Barn and Extensive Stable Courtyard (13 Stalls plus Tack, Hay Store and Kennels)
The Manor House Brentwood Road Bulphan Essex RM14 3TJ
Received 4 Nov 2024 - Permitted24/01171/HHA
Single story rear and side extension.
1 Buckingham Hill Road Linford Essex SS17 0PR
Received 4 Nov 2024 - Permitted24/01172/CLEUD
Land for parking of heavy goods vehicles/haulage operations (sui generis use) and tyre fitting/car repairs (b2 use)
Bretts Farm Marshfoot Road Grays Essex RM17 6HH
Received 4 Nov 2024 - Permitted24/01173/FUL
Proposal for conversion of single-family dwelling into two, one-bed flats.
56 Hathaway Road Grays Essex RM17 5LA
Received 4 Nov 2024 - Permitted24/01174/TBC
Refurbishment of building including: installation of new mechanical ventilation system including inlet and extraction pipes and external condenser unit; installation of kitchen extraction unit; installation of underpressings to underside of balconies above entrance; and replacement security roller shutter.
Centenary House Brennan Road Tilbury Essex
Received 4 Nov 2024 - Permitted24/01175/ADV
Provision of one non-illuminated external sign located adjacent to the main entrance.
Centenary House Brennan Road Tilbury Essex
Received 4 Nov 2024 - Permitted24/01176/FUL
Installation of 17 external air source heat pumps on the side and rear of the building
The Beehive Voluntary And Community Resource Centre West Street Grays Essex RM17 6XP
Received 5 Nov 2024 - Permitted24/01177/CLOPUD
2x single storey side extensions; single storey rear extension; and 2x two storey rear extensions.
Orchard House Peartree Lane Bulphan Essex RM14 3SP
Received 5 Nov 2024 - Unknown24/01178/SCO
Request for an EIA Scoping Opinion for the redevelopment of Land to Rear of Gobions Park, Princess Margaret Road
Gobions Park And Land Part Of EDL Operations Mucking Wharf Road Stanford Le Hope Essex
Received 6 Nov 2024 - Unknown24/01179/TELENQ
Regulation 5 Notice for erecting 2 x wooden poles at Brooklyn Farm, North Hill, Stanford-Le-Hope. SS17 8QA.
Brooklyn Farm North Hill Horndon On The Hill Essex SS17 8QA
Received 5 Nov 2024 - Permitted24/01182/FUL
Change of use from residential dwelling (C3) to a children home (C2)
13 Gunning Road Grays Essex RM17 6UQ
Received 7 Nov 2024 - Permitted24/01183/CONDC
Application for discharge of the protective provisions set out within Schedule 6 Clause 18 of the London Gateway Port Harbour Empowerment Order requiring the approval of a scheme for the sustainable handling and transport of construction materials and dredged materials into and out of the area of jurisdiction.
London Gateway Port Ltd The Administration Building London Gateway 1 London Gateway Drive Stanford Le Hope Essex SS17 9DY
Received 7 Nov 2024 - Refused24/01184/FUL
Erection of end of terrace 3 bedroom dwelling, including off street parking and creation of private amenity space.
6 May Court Grays Essex RM17 6UB
Received 8 Nov 2024
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What these statistics cover
These figures describe applications collected by PlanningTrack for Thurrock 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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