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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 dates5,146Searchable applications
278Recorded as pending
85%Approval rate · 4,330 approved or refused records
667Refused applications
3,663 approved · 667 refused · 124 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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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- Awaiting decision26/01079/HHA
Single storey flat roof side and rear extension with flat roof, all materials to match existing
22 Stuart Road Grays Essex RM17 5HX
Received 16 Sept 2026 - Awaiting decision26/01080/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 3.00 metres
64 Fortin Close South Ockendon Essex RM15 5NH
Received 16 Sept 2026 - Awaiting decision26/01084/HHA
Proposed Loft Conversion with Rear Dormer.
52 St Chads Road Tilbury Essex RM18 8LA
Received 16 Sept 2026 - Awaiting decision26/01085/PHA
Rear extension with a depth of 7.00 metres from the original rear wall of the property, with a maximum height of 3.00 metres and eaves height of 2.90 metres.
151 Lodge Lane Grays Essex RM17 5PS
Received 17 Sept 2026 - Awaiting decision26/01086/CLOPUD
Loft conversion with hip to gable and rear dormer
151 Lodge Lane Grays Essex RM17 5PS
Received 17 Sept 2026 - Awaiting decision26/01087/HHA
Single-storey front extension, integral garage; front canopy with supporting pillars; single-storey rear extension; first-floor extension to the existing bungalow; alterations to the existing roof form and chimney; and associated internal and external alterations.
Chez Nous High Road Fobbing Essex SS17 9HN
Received 17 Sept 2026 - Awaiting decision26/01088/HHA
Removal of conservatory and erection of single-storey rear extension.
53 Bradleigh Avenue Grays Essex RM17 5RJ
Received 18 Sept 2026 - Awaiting decision26/01089/LDOPND
The erection of a 70,108 sqm B8 Warehouse, with incidental office space, transport hub, staff amenity space, gatehouses, sprinkler tanks and pump house, trailer parking bays, dock levellers, plot parking, site access, circulation roads, footpaths, service infrastructure, landscaping, lighting and drainage
Central 1 Atlantic Avenue Stanford Le Hope Essex SS17 9FE
Received 18 Sept 2026 - Awaiting decision26/01091/CLOPUD
Loft conversion with rear dormer including 2x roof lights, materials to match existing materials on main roof
41 Beechcroft Avenue Linford Essex SS17 0RE
Received 21 Sept 2026 - Awaiting decision26/01092/HHA
Construction of front porch and single storey rear extension.
39 Templer Avenue Chadwell St Mary Essex RM16 4EL
Received 21 Sept 2026 - Awaiting decision26/01093/TELENQ
Intention to upgrade existing telecommunications installation
Communications Mast And Equipment Cabinet Treacle Mine Roundabout Grays Essex
Received 21 Sept 2026 - Awaiting decision26/01097/CONDC
Application for the approval of details reserved by condition no. 15 (Sustainable Drainage) and condition no. 16 (Biodiversity Gain Plan) of planning permission ref. 26/00187/FUL (Demolition of existing house and construction of 3 houses)
80A Hogg Lane Grays Essex RM17 5QT
Received 21 Sept 2026 - Awaiting decision26/01095/HHA
Demolition of the existing porch; extension of the existing garage; erection of a single-storey front extension incorporating a replacement porch; and associated external alterations.
Riverview Orsett Road Horndon On The Hill Essex SS17 8NS
Received 22 Sept 2026 - Awaiting decision26/01098/CONDC
Application for the approval of details reserved by condition no. 10 (Surface Water Drainage) of planning permission ref. 18/01403/OUT (Outline application for the demolition of the existing buildings for residential development for 34 no. flats to include the determination matters of access, appearance, layout and scale (matters relating to landscaping are reserved).
Police Station Gordon Road Corringham Essex SS17 7RD
Received 22 Sept 2026 - Awaiting decision26/01099/HHA
Garage conversion to bedroom and level access shower room.
Croeso Church Road Corringham Essex SS17 9AW
Received 21 Sept 2026 - Awaiting decision26/01100/CLOPUD
Construction of loft conversion to facilitate a rear dormer
32 Annifer Way South Ockendon Essex RM15 5BT
Received 22 Sept 2026 - Awaiting decision26/01103/HHA
Removal of the existing driveway surface, removal of one palm tree, and installation of new block paving to the front of the property.
4 Francisco Close Chafford Hundred Grays Essex RM16 6YD
Received 23 Sept 2026 - Awaiting decision26/01105/SCO
Request for an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Scoping Opinion in respect of proposed development of a mixed-use development for up to 2000 homes with associated community and commercial uses
Land At Ford Place Mardyke Valley To Rear Of Buckles Lane Adjacent To Stifford Hill South Road South Ockendon Essex
Received 23 Sept 2026 - Awaiting decision26/01106/FUL
Retrospective application for a Change of Use to a Logistics Depot (sui generis), including HGV parking, offices, welfare provision, operational storage, and ancillary infrastructure.
ECS Haulage Yard Two Burrows Farm Brentwood Road Bulphan Essex RM14 3TL
Received 23 Sept 2026 - Awaiting decision26/01107/FUL
Change of use of land from hand car wash (sui generis) to storage (Use Class B8) in connection with Production House, demolition of existing car wash structures and erection of a single-storey ancillary storage building, together with associated site works.
Eddys Autos Production House Princess Margaret Road East Tilbury Essex RM18 8RJ
Received 23 Sept 2026 - Awaiting decision26/01108/CLEUD
The application seeks to formally establish that the planning permission granted under reference 23/01042/FUL on 18th October 2023 has been lawfully commenced within the statutory three year time limit and is, therefore, extant in perpetuity.Between 21st October 2025 and 24th October 2025, the following material operations were carried out on-site in direct accordance with the approved plans:Demolition of Existing Garages: The single-storey brick garages and concrete plinth on the site were fully demolished and cleared. Site Clearance and Ground Preparation: The overgrown scrub vegetation was cleared. A reduced dig excavation was carried out across the site to establish the approved layout levels.Laying of Geotextile Membrane & Crushed Concrete: A geotextile membrane was laid over the cleared area to prevent vegetation regrowth, and crushed concrete was imported and compacted over the site to form the sub-base for the approved access road and turning head (Section 56(4)(d)).Installation of Security Infrastructure: Permanent entrance gate posts were installed, and security gates were hung to secure the site entrance.
Land Rear Of 42 To 44 Fairview Avenue Stanford Le Hope Essex
Received 23 Sept 2026 - Awaiting decision26/01109/PHA
Rear extension with a depth of 3.49 metres from the original rear wall of the property, with a maximum height of 3.95 metres and eaves height of 2.53 metres.
Birch Tree Cottage 90 Drake Road Chafford Hundred Grays Essex RM16 6PP
Received 23 Sept 2026 - Awaiting decision26/01110/CLEUD
The application seeks to formally establish that the planning permission granted on appeal under reference APP/M1595/W/21/3284661 (original LPA ref: 21/00260/FUL) on 25th October 2022 has been lawfully commenced within the statutory three-year time limit and is, therefore, extant in perpetuity.Between 21st October 2025 and 24th October 2025, the following material operations were carried out on-site in direct accordance with the approved plans:Demolition of Existing Garages: The single-storey brick garages and concrete plinth on the site were fully demolished and cleared. Site Clearance and Ground Preparation: The overgrown scrub vegetation was cleared. A reduced dig excavation was carried out across the site to establish the approved layout levels.Laying of Geotextile Membrane & Crushed Concrete: A geotextile membrane was laid over the cleared area to prevent vegetation regrowth, and crushed concrete was imported and compacted over the site to form the sub-base for the approved access road and turning head (Section 56(4)(d)).Installation of Security Infrastructure: Permanent entrance gate posts were installed, and security gates were hung to secure the site entrance.
Land Rear Of 42 To 44 Fairview Avenue Stanford Le Hope Essex
Received 23 Sept 2026 - Awaiting decision26/01111/NMA
Non-material amendment to the front elevation and side elevation of planning permission 22/00089/FUL (Erection of a 4-bedroom dwelling house)
61 Cedar Road Chadwell St Mary Essex RM16 4SX
Received 23 Sept 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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