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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 dates5,071Searchable applications
278Recorded as pending
85%Approval rate · 4,269 approved or refused records
660Refused applications
3,609 approved · 660 refused · 120 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 9 Nov 2016 to 12 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 13 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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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- Permitted26/00426/HHA
[Retrospective] Two canopies to the existing rear extension and outbuilding.
26 Nethan Drive Aveley Essex RM15 4RH
Received 20 Apr 2026 - Refused26/00427/FUL
Extension to existing site to accomodate 9 no additional mobile home pitches, each with space for mobile home, touring caravan, two parking spacs and associated hard and soft landscaping
Land Adjoining Fobbing Acres And Mill Lane Fobbing Essex
Received 20 Apr 2026 - Permitted26/00428/NMA
Application for a Non-Material Amendment of planning permission ref: 16/01575/CV [Application for the removal or variation of a condition following grant of planning permission: Proposed variation of condition nos. 3 (approved plans), 12 (external materials), 14 (BREEAM) and 26 (noise mitigation) of planning permission ref. 15/01483/FUL (Full planning application for development of southern part of London Distribution Park (approved under outline planning permission 14/00487/CV) for new sortation and fulfilment centre comprising warehouse and distribution building (B8) with ancillary offices and yard areas, security and amenity buildings, staff car parking, circulation routes and landscaping, with access from existing roundabout on A1089 and formation of new access from Dock Road] to amend the external appearance of the approved cycle stores under Conditions 3 (Approved Plans), 12 (External Materials) and 18 (Cycle Storage).
Amazon Windrush Road Tilbury Essex RM18 7EE
Received 20 Apr 2026 - Permitted26/00429/FUL
The sub-division of a single dwelling to create one x 3 bed dwelling and one x 1 bed dwelling
2 Bredle Way Aveley Essex RM15 4ES
Received 20 Apr 2026 - Permitted26/00430/CONDC
Application for the approval of details reserved by condition no. 11 (New Internal Structures) of planning permission ref 24/00476/LBC (Listed building consent for the conversion of nave and south aisle of church to a self-contained dwelling and use of the Chancel & south chapel for purposes (not residential) ancillary to the main dwelling within the church (such as workshop or studio space) with a separate dwelling in the tower, with associated access to the building, internal and external works including new openings in North and South elevations).
St John The Baptist Church Mucking Wharf Road Stanford Le Hope Essex
Received 21 Apr 2026 - Permitted26/00431/PHNF
Applicaiton for Prior Approval for an additional storey to a detached bungalow
Ponds Farm Purfleet Road Aveley Essex RM15 4DU
Received 21 Apr 2026 - Permitted26/00434/HHA
Single storey side extension
10 Triumph Close Chafford Hundred Grays Essex RM16 6RQ
Received 22 Apr 2026 - Awaiting decision26/00435/ADV
(Retrospective) Display of two illuminated advertisement boards.
Stanford Le Hope Methodist Church Hall High Street Stanford Le Hope Essex SS17 0EY
Received 22 Apr 2026 - Refused26/00436/FUL
Change of use from church (Class F1) to mosque (Class F1), including loft conversion, infill of mezzanine to create additional floor space, first-floor side extension, basement conversion for funeral services (Use Class E(c)(iii)), installation of 8 rooflights, rear external staircase, and associated internal and external alterations.
Stanford Le Hope Methodist Church Hall High Street Stanford Le Hope Essex SS17 0EY
Received 23 Apr 2026 - Permitted26/00437/CONDC
Application for the approval of details reserved by condition nos. 4 (Materials) and 7 (CEMP) of planning permission ref. 25/01044/FUL (Demolition of existing bungalow and other structures and erection of replacement four bedroom dwelling, including amended parking layout.)
Blackbush Orsett Road Horndon On The Hill Essex SS17 8PN
Received 23 Apr 2026 - Permitted26/00438/CONDC
Application for the approval of details reserved by Condition 12 - (Mechanical, Electrical, Heating and Plumbing Services) & condition 13 ( External masonary and stonework) of planning permission ref.24/00476/LBC (Listed building consent for the conversion of nave and south aisle of church to a self-contained dwelling and use of the Chancel & south chapel for purposes (not residential) ancillary to the main dwelling within the church (such as workshop or studio space) with a separate dwelling in the tower, with associated access to the building, internal and external works including new openings in North and South elevations)
St John The Baptist Church Mucking Wharf Road Stanford Le Hope Essex
Received 23 Apr 2026 - Refused26/00439/HHA
Raising of existing ridge height to facilitate a loft conversion to habitable space. Addition of three rear and one front dormer windows, two skylights to the front roof. First floor front extension.
1 Camden Road Chafford Hundred Grays Essex RM16 6PY
Received 23 Apr 2026 - Permitted26/00440/HHA
Front porch extension. Part single, part two storey side extension. Single storey rear extension.
120 Rectory Road Grays Essex RM17 6AG
Received 22 Apr 2026 - Permitted26/00441/CONDC
Application for the approval of details reserved by condition no. 3 (Construction Management Plan) of planning permission ref. 23/00913/TBC (Redevelopment of garage blocks to provide 6 two-storey houses with associated amenity space, landscaping, and parking.)
Garage Site Lyndhurst Road Corringham Essex
Received 23 Apr 2026 - Permitted26/00442/HHA
First floor side extension.
2 Kennet Green South Ockendon Essex RM15 5RB
Received 23 Apr 2026 - Permitted26/00443/HHA
Loft conversion to habitable space with two front dormer windows, one rear dormer window and two rear roof skylights. Single storey rear extension.
40 Poplar Close South Ockendon Essex RM15 6TU
Received 23 Apr 2026 - Permitted26/00444/FUL
Installation of 9no. new external lighting columns and refurbishment of 3no. existing external lighting columns to the existing overflow car park area.
Nestware House Purfleet Bypass Purfleet-on-thames Essex RM19 1TT
Received 23 Apr 2026 - Permitted26/00445/PHA
Rear extension with a depth of 6.00 metres from the original rear wall of the property, with a maximum height of 3.00 metres and eaves height of 2.80 metres
38 Second Avenue West Thurrock Essex RM20 3JL
Received 24 Apr 2026 - Refused26/00446/HHA
Loft conversion with rear roof extension, side dormers, a roof light to the front roof, and internal alterations to form a 4/5-bedroom dwelling.
10 Third Avenue Stanford Le Hope Essex SS17 8EW
Received 24 Apr 2026 - Permitted26/00447/HHA
Construction of a rear conservatory.
75 Lancaster Road Chafford Hundred Grays Essex RM16 6EA
Received 24 Apr 2026 - Refused26/00448/CLOPUD
Single storey rear extension maximum 3 metres depth. Front porch with decorative front canopy.
46 Cherwell Grove South Ockendon Essex RM15 6AX
Received 24 Apr 2026 - Permitted26/00449/PHA
Rear extension with a depth of 6.00 metres from the original rear wall of the property, with a maximum height of 3.00 metres and eaves height of 2.85 metres
5 Dawley Green South Ockendon Essex RM15 5LW
Received 27 Apr 2026 - Permitted26/00450/CONDC
Application for the approval of details reserved by condition no. 15 (Roofs and Doors) and 17 (Doors) of planning permission ref. 24/00476/LBC (Listed building consent for the conversion of nave and south aisle of church to a self-contained dwelling and use of the Chancel & south chapel for purposes (not residential) ancillary to the main dwelling within the church (such as workshop or studio space) with a separate dwelling in the tower, with associated access to the building, internal and external works including new openings in North and South elevations)
St John The Baptist Church Mucking Wharf Road Stanford Le Hope Essex
Received 27 Apr 2026 - Permitted26/00451/PHA
Rear extension with a depth of 4.50 metres from the original rear wall of the property, with a maximum height of 3.27 metres and eaves height of 3.00 metres.
41 Joslin Road Purfleet-on-thames Essex RM19 1RX
Received 27 Apr 2026
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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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