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Planning appeals in Southend-on-Sea City Council, 2025

86 appeals decided in 2025, 33% of them allowed. Each links to its own page and to the Inspector’s letter. The authority’s record has the whole run since 2016.

  1. Dismissed8 December 2025· minor3373130
    52 Honiton Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2RY

    to change the use of a dwellinghouse (C3) to an 8-bed Sui generis HMO, erection of a flat roof rear dormer, insertion of two front roof lights, changes to the fenestration, removal of chimney and the provision of cycle and refuse storage on site

  2. Allowed8 December 2025· minor3372069
    199 York Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2RU

    a change of use from dwellinghouse (Class C3) to 7-bed HMO (Sui Generis), remove chimneys, install solar panels, alter rear elevation and bin and cycle store to rear

  3. Dismissed5 December 2025· ldc3353237
    76 Park Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 7PQ

    Use of dwellinghouse as 7 no. self-contained residential units

  4. Allowed28 November 2025· ldc3352063
    43 Warrior Square North, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2JN

    Change of use from 2 flats (C3) into a 6 bedroom HMO (C4)

  5. Allowed27 November 2025· ldc3340970
    39 Hainault Avenue, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 9HA

    described as ‘House converted into two flats in 1984, used since 2007 as one house. Application under 4 -year rule as there is sufficient evidence to prove this.’

  6. Notice varied and upheld21 November 2025· enforcement3357147
    151 Hamlet Court Road, Westcliff-On-Sea, Essex, SS0 7EW

    a. Installation of uPVC windows to east and north elevations at first and second floor of building. b. Installation of uPVC fascia on east and north elevations

  7. Notice varied and upheld21 November 2025· enforcement3357092
    Craftsman, 151 Hamlet Court Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 7EW

    a. Installation of uPVC windows to east and north elevations at first and second floor of building. b. Installation of uPVC fascia on east and north elevations

  8. Allowed12 November 2025· minor3371237
    90 Oakleigh Park Drive, Leigh On Sea,, Essex, SS9 1RS

    to extend the existing dropped kerb at 90 Oakleigh Park Drive (Flat) by an additional 2.44 metres

  9. Split Decision5 November 2025· householder3372547
    7 Leigh Park Road, Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 2DU

    attic accommodation including new glazing to front bay gable & relocate rooflight. Form new rear dormer. Replacement front door-set

  10. Allowed28 October 2025· householder3369809
    29 Marine Close, Leigh-on-sea, Southend-on-sea, SS9 2RE

    a single storey rear extension

  11. Allowed27 October 2025· minor3370723
    Garons Park Golf Complex , Garons Park, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS2 4FA

    extension of existing single storey golf driving range building to incorporate enlarged all weather and nighttime driving bay with new "Toptracer" golf driving simulator machine together with new cafeteria incorporating new golfers / visitors toilets together with kitchen, bar, servery and associated staff facilities and toilet

  12. Allowed14 October 2025· minor3370348
    11 Honiton Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2RT

    change of use from 4-bed dwellinghouse (Class C3) to 7-bed House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) (Sui Generis) and alterations to elevations

  13. Dismissed13 October 2025· minor3369669
    290 Prince Avenue, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 0NF

    ‘external roller shutters (retrospective)’

  14. Allowed13 October 2025· minor3367952
    71-73 Southchurch Road, Southend on Sea, Essex, SS1 2NL

    part conversion of rear ground floor to form new self-contained apartment, and extension to first floor rear apartment to form new 3-Bedroom HMO

  15. Dismissed13 October 2025· minor3367674
    16 The Leas, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 8EB

    ‘Replace existing wooden sash windows with uPVC double glazed sash windows at 16 and 16a The Leas (retrospective)’

  16. Allowed30 September 2025· householder3368440
    55 First Avenue, Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 8HP

    for a revised drop kerb and a two-storey front replacement extension

  17. Dismissed22 September 2025· minor3367705
    1 Glebe Close, Thorpe Bay, Essex, SS1 3DS

    ‘erect one dwellinghouse on land adjacent to 1 Glebe Close with associated amenity space and bin store, layout parking to front and form new vehicle crossover onto Butterys’

  18. Split Decision19 September 2025· minor3367510
    101, 97-99 Shaftesbury Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 3AN
  19. Split Decision19 September 2025· minor3367509
    101, 97-99 Shaftesbury Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 3AN

    the erection of a single storey building and part change of use of domestic garden at 101 Shaftesbury Avenue for use as a tea/coffee shop (C lass E (previously Class A3)) and ancillary refuse and cycle storage, and external seating area with boundary treatments (amended proposal) without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref 22/01367/FUL, dated 19 January 2023

  20. Unknown18 September 2025· advert3366228
    Footpath Outside 2-8 Marine Parade, Southend on Sea
  21. Dismissed18 September 2025· minor3366225
    Footpath Outside 2-8 Marine Parade, Southend on Sea, SS1 2EJ

    install 1No. BT Street Hub Unit

  22. Allowed21 August 2025· minor3352482
    Land Between 32 and 36 Sandleigh Road, Leigh On Sea, Essex, SS9 1JU

    the demolition of existing garages (demolished to date) and erect new single family dwelling

  23. Dismissed13 August 2025· householder3368060
    30 Belfairs Park Drive, Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 4TP

    half hipped to gable roof extension and replace existing front and rear dormers, erect part single/part two storey rear extension, erect porch to front

  24. Dismissed13 August 2025· minor3362998
    161 Pall Mall, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 1RE
  25. Dismissed13 August 2025· minor3360412
    161 Pall Mall, Leigh on Sea, Essex, SS9 1RE

    ‘demolition of redundant garages and structures and the erection of a two storey, two bed house, with associated parking space, garden, cycle parking and refuse’

  26. Dismissed31 July 2025· householder3366597
    56 Woodfield Road, Leigh on Sea, Essex, SS9 1ER

    a first floor rear extension with mezzanine level. Installation of 2 rooflights to rear

  27. Dismissed30 July 2025· householder3342252
    11A Beach Avenue, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 1HP

    the replacement of existing garden access stairs and enlargement of terrace area

  28. Dismissed17 July 2025· minor3349922
    Elmtree Lodge, 66 Cranleigh Drive, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 1SY

    additional 1No 2 bedroom and 2No 1bedroom flats at fourth floor and additional mobility scooter parking

  29. Dismissed27 June 2025· minor3356343
    146 York Road, Southend-on-sea, United Kingdom, SS1 2EA

    Convert existing dwellinghouse into two self-contained flats (two-bedroom flat at ground floor with basement access, four-bedroom flat on upper floors with rear dormer window)

  30. Allowed26 June 2025· householder3364525
    14 Leigh Park Road, Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 2DU

    a single storey side extension

  31. Allowed26 June 2025· minor3341587
    29 Parkanaur Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS1 3HX

    A new dwelling erected within the garden of 29 Parkanaur Avenue

  32. Dismissed17 June 2025· minor3363552
    51a Broadway, Leigh on Sea, Essex, SS9 1PA

    change of use of first floor office (Class E (A)) to self-contained residential unit (Class C3), erect first floor rear extension, install cycle storage to rear

  33. Dismissed10 June 2025· householder3361553
    181 Westbourne Grove, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 9TX

    to install vehicle crossover onto Westbourne Grove

  34. Dismissed10 June 2025· minor3357479
    69 Hamlet Court Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 7EU

    change of use from commercial floorspace (Class E) to 1 x self-contained flat (Class C3)

  35. Allowed10 June 2025· minor3353542
    69 Hamlet Court Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 7EU

    change of use from commercial floorspace (Class E) to 1 x self-contained flat (Class C3)

  36. Allowed9 June 2025· minor3360759
    19 Blatches Chase, Eastwood, Southend-on-Sea, SS9 5SY

    the change of use of existing ancillary outbuilding of residential dwelling (Use Class C3) to hair salon (Use Class E)

  37. Allowed4 June 2025· minor3352206
    Land At 444 - 456 Southchurch Road, Southend-on-Sea , Essex, SS1 2QA

    Erection of four storey building comprising commercial units on ground floor and 8 self-contained flats to first, second and third floors, with associated amenity space, landscaping, bike and refuse store and car parking, with vehicle access from Chase Road; elevation changes to shopfront of existing separate two storey commercial building

  38. Dismissed21 May 2025· minor3355704
    38 Kilworth Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2DT

    a change of use from 6-person HMO (class C4) to 8- bedroom HMO (sui generis), infill window at ground floor level on side elevation and provide associated bin and cycle stores at rear without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref 24/00441/FUL, dated 29 May 2024

  39. Dismissed20 May 2025· minor3344203
    King Of Green, 18-24 St. Helens Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 7LB

    the construction of new mansard roof to form 3-bedroom HMO (Class C4)

  40. Dismissed16 May 2025· minor3355870
    17 Leamington Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2SN

    change of use of the property from a 6-bedroom house (Use Class C3) to an 8-bedroom HMO (Sui Generis)

  41. Planning permission granted16 May 2025· enforcement3347242
    43 Imperial Avenue, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 8NQ

    erection of fences, sheds, stores and laying out of a hardstanding within the front garden

  42. Allowed16 May 2025· minor3336412
    Day Nursery 43 Imperial Avenue, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 8NQ
  43. Dismissed15 May 2025· minor3304020
    366, Rayleigh Road, Eastwood, SS9 5PT
  44. Unknown15 May 2025· enforcement3301424
    364-366 Rayleigh Road, Leigh-on-Sea , Essex, SS9 5PT
  45. Notice varied and upheld15 May 2025· enforcement3301423
    364-366 Rayleigh Road, Leigh-on-Sea , Essex, SS9 5PT

    A Without planning permission, the change of use from storage/distribution (Class B8) to tyre sales and fitting (Sui Generis). B Without planning permission, the erection of a brick wall and installation of corrugated sheeting and industrial door

  46. Notice varied and upheld15 May 2025· enforcement3300968
    364-366 Rayleigh Road, Leigh-on-Sea , Essex, SS9 5PT

    A Without planning permission, the change of use from storage/distribution (Class B8) to tyre sales and fitting (Sui Generis). B Without planning permission, the erection of a brick wall and installation of corrugated sheeting and industrial door

  47. Dismissed13 May 2025· householder3360689
    7 Leigh Hill, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2DR

    ‘hipped to gable roof extension to form habitable accommodation in the loft space, erect part single/part two storey side/rear extension and alter elevations’

  48. Dismissed9 May 2025· minor3357514
    67 West Road, Shoeburyness, Southend-on-Sea, SS3 9DT

    change of use from shop/office (Use Class E) to dwellinghouse (Use Class C3)

  49. Dismissed9 May 2025· minor3331464
    7 - 9 Landsdown Avenue, Leigh on Sea, Essex, SS9 1LJ

    Application under Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to allow development without complying with a condition subject to which planning permission had been granted; two dwellings with modified front elevations

  50. Allowed8 May 2025· householder3360209
    9 Redstock Road, Southend On Sea, Essex, SS2 5DJ

    Rear extension to dwellinghouse

  51. Dismissed7 May 2025· householder3360281
    241 Westbourne Grove, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 0PS

    form new vehicle crossover onto Westbourne Grove

  52. Dismissed7 May 2025· householder3358125
    22 Glenwood Avenue, Eastwood, Essex, SS9 5EB

    hip to gable roof extension with dormers to front and rear to form habitable accommodation in the loft space, erect single storey rear extension

  53. Dismissed7 May 2025· householder3357020
    40 Hadleigh Road, Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 2DY

    demolish part of front boundary wall, replace and extend front boundary wall, rebuild and extend retaining walls and replace and extend hard surfaced area (Retrospective)

  54. Allowed7 May 2025· minor3355393
    170 High Street, Southend, SS1 1JX

    ‘change of use of 170 High Street, Southend from a vacant Class E unit to an Adult Gaming Centre (AGC) (Sui Generis) (SG) use to allow Merkur Slots Ltd (UK) to occupy the unit’

  55. Dismissed6 May 2025· householder3360889
    396 Westbourne Grove, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 0PY

    ‘demolish garage and store to side, erect two storey side extension, single storey rear extension with roof lights, raise ridge height and form first floor extension with dormer to front and alterations to front and side elevation.’

  56. Dismissed6 May 2025· minor3358928
    Rear of 363A Westborough Road, Westcliffe-on-sea, Southend on Sea, SS0 9TS

    convert existing coach house into a dwellinghouse

  57. Dismissed6 May 2025· minor3357343
    9 - 11 Elmer Approach, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 1NE

    ‘Change of use from Commercial to Residential via Permitted Development’

  58. Dismissed6 May 2025· minor3351390
    9 Elmer Approach, Southend on Sea, Essex, SS1 1NE

    change of use of existing offices (Class B1) to 119 self contained flats (Class C3) without complying with a condition attached to prior approval Ref 18/01873/PA3COU dated 4 December 2018

  59. Allowed6 May 2025· major3343715
    Empire Theatre, Alexandra Street, SouthendonSea, Essex, SS1 1BU
  60. Dismissed1 May 2025· minor3342069
    164 London Road, Southend on Sea, SS1 1PH

    a change of use from ground floor commercial shop to residential flat

  61. Dismissed23 April 2025· householder3347459
    203 Westborough Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 9JE
  62. Notice varied and upheld23 April 2025· enforcement3347163
    203 Westborough Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 9JE

    single storey rear extension (reduced scheme). Summary

  63. Dismissed16 April 2025· householder3354082
    6 Greenways, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 3BS

    erection of single storey rear extension

  64. Dismissed4 April 2025· other3352484
    Land Between, 32 and 36 Sandleigh Road, Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 1JU
  65. Dismissed3 April 2025· minor3348774
    Land Between 32 and 36 Sandleigh Rd, Leigh On Sea, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 1JU
  66. Planning permission granted28 March 2025· enforcement3322037
    8 Somerville Gardens, Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 1DD
  67. Planning permission granted28 March 2025· enforcement3322036
    8 Somerville Gardens, Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 1DD

    Erect dormer to rear with Juliet balcony, rooflights to front and convert loft into habitable accommodation (retrospective)

  68. Allowed28 March 2025· householder3322034
    8 Somerville Gardens, Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 1DD
  69. Notice varied and upheld28 March 2025· enforcement3319503
    96-98 West Road, Shoeburyness, Essex, SS0 8NU

    without planning permission, the installation of an extraction flue to the rear

  70. Notice varied and upheld28 March 2025· enforcement3319459
    84 - 90 The Ridgeway, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 8NU

    without planning permission, the erection of first floor rear extensions to the property

  71. Dismissed19 March 2025· householder3359095
    1 St. Vincents Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 7PP

    single storey side and rear wrap around extension

  72. Dismissed19 March 2025· householder3348531
    9 North Street, Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 1QE

    erect single storey rear extension, projecting 5.2m beyond the existing rear wall of the dwelling, with a maximum height of 3.0m

  73. Allowed14 March 2025· other3351538
    9 Eastbourne Grove, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 0QE

    Twin unit caravan (mobile home) with screw pile foundation system

  74. Dismissed11 March 2025· minor3344761
    4 Redcliff Drive, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 1AY

    to demolish the existing building. Erect three storey building with roof accommodation and basement level. Comprising four self-contained flats and associated car parking

  75. Dismissed28 February 2025· minor3348683
    13 Cobham Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 8EG

    change of use from hotel (Class C1) to 15-bedroom HMO (Sui Generis)

  76. Allowed28 January 2025· minor3340358
    37 Broadway, Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 1PA

    to demolish existing building and rebuild in line with 21/00930/FUL approval to form 3 self-contained dwellings and commercial unit, veranda to side first-floor level, rooflights to side elevations, separate commercial/residential bin store areas, cycle and parking to rear

  77. Dismissed23 January 2025· major3350117
    48 Alexandra Street, Southend on Sea, Essex, SS1 1BJ

    a part 4 and part 5 storey building comprising of 20 residential dwellings (Class C3) and 2 commercial units (Class E), layout bike and bin stores and associated landscaping

  78. Dismissed23 January 2025· householder3342277
    14 St Helen's Road, Westcliff on Sea, Essex, SS0 7LB

    upper storey extension to studio flat and alterations to fenestration

  79. Dismissed22 January 2025· householder3350260
    72 Woodside, Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 4RB

    extension to the front, side and rear of existing bungalow and extend to first floor and with second floor accommodation in the roof

  80. Dismissed21 January 2025· householder3348787
    26 Bellevue Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 4JF

    single storey extension and first floor rear extension

  81. Allowed20 January 2025· householder3350728
    6 The Gables, Leigh on Sea, Essex, SS9 4DU

    Single storey rear extension

  82. Allowed17 January 2025· householder3351820
    7 Orchard Grove, Eastwood,, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 5TP

    the erection of a single storey rear extension without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref 23/01623/FULH, dated 8 December 2023

  83. Allowed17 January 2025· householder3349654
    69 Parkanaur Avenue, Thorpe Bay, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 3JA

    a rear extension, front extension, new roof with dormers

  84. Dismissed17 January 2025· householder3348646
    20 Oakwood Avenue, Leigh-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea, SS9 4JU

    erection of a rear extension

  85. Dismissed17 January 2025· minor3343129
    The Bay Guest House, 187 Eastern Esplanade, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 3AA

    change of use from Guest House (Use Class C1) to single residential dwelling (Use Class C3) and erection of second floor balcony to front dormer

  86. Dismissed10 January 2025· minor3343566
    12A Alexandra Street, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 1BU

    ‘Proposed roof extension to dwelling into 1 bedroom, 1 person flat of 39sqm’

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