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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3,429 approved · 625 refused · 110 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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
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Conservation areas7 mapped area records
Article 4 direction areasNo boundary records available in this collection
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More application records
- Permitted24/01212/CV
Application for the variation of condition no.s 2 (plans list), 5 (contaminated land), 6 (ecological mitigation) and 7 (surface water drainage) of planning permission ref 24/00802/FUL (Part demolition of the existing single storey workshop unit and construction of a substation with gas insulated busbars (GIB) and associated works) to amend the scale and footprint of the proposed GIB building, along with the associated removal of the existing drainage pond, reduction of the size of the existing single storey workshop unit and additional fencing
Coryton Energy Co Ltd Coryton Power Station The Manorway Coryton Essex SS17 9GN
Received 15 Nov 2024 - Permitted24/01213/CONDC
Application for the approval of details reserved by condition 4 (Means of Enclosure) and condition 5 (Details of external landscaping) of planning permission ref: 15/00766/FUL (Demolition of Hillcrest and Thames View Farm and buildings to the rear, and erection of 9 dwellings on these sites and land to the rear of Thames View Farm and Hillcrest)
Land At Thames View Farm And Hillcrest High Road Fobbing Essex
Received 15 Nov 2024 - Permitted24/01214/HHA
Louvred pergola to rear elevation
Will O Wisp 241 Branksome Avenue Stanford Le Hope Essex SS17 8DF
Received 15 Nov 2024 - Permitted24/01215/HHA
First floor rear extension.
The Bays 29 Branksome Avenue Stanford Le Hope Essex SS17 8AZ
Received 15 Nov 2024 - Permitted24/01216/CONDC
Application for the approval of details reserved by condition no.29 (flood bund management plan) of planning permission ref: 20/00242/FUL (Hybrid planning application: Detailed approval sought for the demolition and site clearance of the existing Tilbury FC Stadium (Chadfields) and the erection of a new stadium (clubhouse, stands, lighting, car park etc.) on the site of existing training pitches located to the north-east of the existing stadium. Outline approval sought for the erection of up to 112 new dwellings on the site of the existing stadium, with all matters reserved except for access)
Tilbury Football Club St Chads Road Tilbury Essex RM18 8NG
Received 15 Nov 2024 - Withdrawn24/01217/NMA
Non-material amendment to Planning Permission Number 23/00554/FUL for alterations to plant and ancillary equipment locations as approved under the associated permission - please see accompanying letter.
Berth 40A Port Of Tilbury Tilbury Freeport Tilbury Essex RM18 7EH
Received 15 Nov 2024 - Permitted24/01218/HHA
Wrap around ground floor extension and first floor side and front extension, garage conversion, porch extension, loss of side access, gates, and chimney and erection of one central gable
Tykes Grosvenor Road Orsett Essex RM16 3BT
Received 18 Nov 2024 - Permitted24/01219/NMA
Application for a proposed non-material amendment to gable front on roof of planning permission ref 24/00844/HHA (Single storey rear extension.).
1 Courtway Cottages High Road Fobbing Essex SS17 9JB
Received 18 Nov 2024 - Permitted24/01220/HHA
(Part Retrospective) Demolition of the existing garage for the erection of a two-storey side extension and single storey rear extension and retrospective outbuilding erected in the garden.
10 Henry De Grey Close Grays Essex RM17 5GH
Received 19 Nov 2024 - Unknown24/01221/TELENQ
I hereby give you notice under Regulation 5 informing you of our intention to install a 1 new pole O/S 109 Bellmaine Avenue,Corringham,Stanford-Le-Hope, Essex,Stanford-Le-Hope,SS17 7SZ
Telecommunications Mast Bellmaine Avenue Corringham Essex
Received 19 Nov 2024 - Permitted24/01222/FUL
Retrospective change of use from Sui Generis (public house) to Use Class E(f) (Day Nursery) including the refurbishment of the front bar area to be used for day nursery purposes. Internal changes to staff room creating a 'Baby Room' and fenestration amendments to the South-West elevation.
The Crooked Billet Billet Lane Stanford Le Hope Essex SS17 0AR
Received 19 Nov 2024 - Permitted24/01223/HHA
Single-storey front extension to create extended garage area
38 Elmdon Road South Ockendon Essex RM15 5BF
Received 19 Nov 2024 - Permitted24/01224/PHA
Rear extension with a depth of 4.50 metres from the original rear wall of the property, with a maximum height of 3.45 metres and eaves height of 3.00 metres.
10 Lowlands Road Aveley Essex RM15 4ED
Received 19 Nov 2024 - Permitted24/01225/TPO
T1 Yew: Reduce western crown spread back to road edge by 1.5m lateral spread and up to a height of 5m above existing ground level to clear for construction access. T2 Yew: Reduce western crown spread back to road edge by 2m lateral spread and up to a height of 5m above existing ground level to clear for construction access (already pruned back up to a height of 3m above ground level)T3 Yew: Reduce western crown spread back to road edge by 3.4m lateral spread and up to a height of 5m above existing ground level to clear for construction access (already pruned back up to a height of 3m above ground level) T4 Yew: Reduce eastern crown spread back to road edge (by 2m lateral spread and up to a height of 5m above existing ground level to clear for construction access (already pruned back up to a height of 3.5m above ground level) T10 Willow: Lift lower pendulous branches over roof to give 1m clearance and reduce lateral branches to give 1.5m clearance around the building for scaffold erection, pruning back to suitable branch forks (target pruning) T1-T4 Pruning works are to facilitate construction vehicle access to avoid damage to tree crowns and branches, and to facilitate demolition works around the crown of T10.
Land At Former Pumping Station Lower Crescent Linford Essex
Received 19 Nov 2024 - Refused24/01226/HHA
Single storey side and rear, wraparound extension
38 Cedar Road Chadwell St Mary Essex RM16 4SX
Received 19 Nov 2024 - Permitted24/01228/CV
Application for variation of condition 2 of approved application 23/01366/FUL (Demolition of existing building and erection of new office building together with ancillary parking) for the addition of a mezzanine floor to provide additional office accommodation.
Land And Buildings Collingwood Farm Brentwood Road Orsett Essex
Received 20 Nov 2024 - Permitted24/01230/FUL
Change of use from a Church to: a two bedroom home within the Tower and a four bedroom home within the Nave/Aisle with a linked artisans studio within the Chancel/Chapel. Formation of parking to the north west of the building and changes to the window and door pattern of the building to facilitate the use
St John The Baptist Church Mucking Wharf Road Stanford Le Hope Essex
Received 20 Nov 2024 - Refused24/01231/HHA
Replace and raise existing boundary wall for double skinned brick wall and aluminium slats and add matching electric sliding security gate to drive entrance
1 Rookery Close Stanford Le Hope Essex SS17 0LS
Received 21 Nov 2024 - Permitted24/01232/HHA
Enlargement of existing porch.
18 Marlow Avenue Purfleet-on-thames Essex RM19 1GD
Received 21 Nov 2024 - Permitted24/01233/HHA
Single storey side extension to serve use as a garage.
21 Harrington Crescent North Stifford Grays Essex RM16 5UY
Received 21 Nov 2024 - Permitted24/01234/HHA
(Part retrospective) Single storey rear extension, and repositioning of main entrance door to align with front elevation.
21 Cecil Avenue Chafford Hundred Grays Essex RM16 6QA
Received 22 Nov 2024 - Refused24/01235/FUL
Construction of a self contained new build bungalow
130 St Chads Road Tilbury Essex RM18 8LH
Received 22 Nov 2024 - Permitted24/01236/FUL
Sub-divide the plot of 24 Broadhope Avenue into 2 to allow for the construction of a new build containing 2no. 1 bedroom flats with private parking.
Land Adjacent 24 Broadhope Avenue Stanford Le Hope Essex
Received 22 Nov 2024 - Permitted24/01237/CLOPUD
Proposed change of use of the existing dwellinghouse (Use Class C3(a)) to a dwellinghouse for up to 3 children living together as a single household and receiving care (use Class C3(b)).
107 Sabina Road Chadwell St Mary Essex RM16 4PN
Received 22 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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