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Planning appeals in Southend-on-Sea City Council, 2026

46 appeals decided in 2026, 40% 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. Dismissed29 October 2026· minor6013127
    3 Cobham Road,, Westcliff-on-Sea,, SS0 8EG

    extend/alter property to rear to provide two additional flats, alter property internally, and all associated works

  2. Dismissed27 October 2026· minor6011259
    20 Tattersall Gardens, Leigh on Sea, Southend on Sea, SS92QT

    remove detached chalet house and outbuildings, construct two link- detached chalet houses with garages, form new kerbs and vehicle crossovers

  3. Dismissed2 October 20266009318
    128 Monometer House Rectory Grove, Leigh-on-sea, Southend-on-sea, SS9 2HN

    Erection of ancillary storage building for associated commercial storage

  4. Dismissed2 October 20266009119
    456 Southchurch Rd, Southend, SS1 2QA

    to use the existing corner plot as a hand car wash and install a new acoustic screened area for car valeting. Retention of existing demountable cabins

  5. Dismissed30 September 2026· minor6008855
    Shorefield Cottage 7A, Shorefield Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS07RH

    the demolition of existing dwelling to create new dwelling house

  6. Allowed25 September 20266007335
    Lawn Cottage, Wakering Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS3 0PY
  7. Dismissed25 September 2026· commercial6004873
    37 Eastern Esplanade, Southend-On-Sea, SS1 2ES
  8. Allowed24 September 2026· minor6010908
    43 Woodgrange Drive, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2SD
  9. Allowed17 September 2026· minor6011040
    26 Stirling Avenue, Leigh on Sea, SS9 3PP

    Construction of new build 3 bedroom 5 person dwelling house

  10. Allowed16 September 20266012017
    290 Prince Avenue, Westcliff-on-sea Essex, SS0 0NF

    Change of use from sui generis (motorcycles sales shop) to class E(a) convenience store (part retrospective) with external roller shutters and amended opening hours

  11. Allowed15 September 2026· minor6008643
    19 Southbourne Grove, Southend-on-Sea, SS0 9UW

    Change of use of a dwellinghouse C3 to a 7-bed sui generis HMO, provision of cycle and refuse storage on site and minor external alterations to fenestration pattern

  12. Notice upheld7 September 20263344480
    54-56 Arterial Road, Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 4DA
  13. Notice varied and upheld4 September 20263349864
    192 Manchester Drive, Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 3EX
  14. Dismissed4 September 20263346233
    33 Green Lane, Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 5AP
  15. Dismissed1 September 2026· minor6006985
    39 Chalkwell Esplanade, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 8JQ

    Erection of a 3-storey building to form 3 self-contained flats and layout parking to the rear, amenity areas and landscaping

  16. Dismissed26 August 2026· householder6008366
    11 Lonsdale Road, Southend-on-sea, SS2 4LZ

    Creation of hardstanding to front of property and formation of a vehicle crossover onto Lonsdale Road

  17. Allowed25 August 20263371980
    29 Leigh Park Road, Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 2DU
  18. Dismissed20 July 20266005510
    101 Shaftesbury Ave, Southend on Sea, SS1 3AN

    erect single storey building and part change of use of domestic garden at 101 Shaftesbury Avenue for use as tea/coffee shop (class 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

  19. Dismissed15 July 20266005263
    18 Leigham Court Drive, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 1PS

    the change of use of vets at ground floor level to flat, alterations to elevations, erect detached two-storey dwelling house to rear of property, layout parking, cycle and bin storage to rear

  20. Allowed8 July 20266003182
    344 Fairfax Drive, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 9LU

    change of use from dwelling house use Class C3 to Use Class C2 children's home for 2 children under the age of 18 under supervision of adult carers

  21. Quashed On Legal Grounds25 June 2026· enforcement3344618
    148-150 Hamlet Court Road, Westcliff on Sea, Essex, SS0 7LN

    Unauthorised uPVC windows to west (front), east (rear) and north (flank) elevations at first and second floor of building

  22. Dismissed22 June 2026· householder6008266
    24 Stuart Road, Southend On Sea, SS2 5JT

    erect single storey rear extension with roof lantern

  23. Allowed12 June 2026· minor6005402
    117 - 117A Hamlet Court Road, Westcliffe -on-Sea, SS0 7ES

    change of use of Class E space to form 1 apartment

  24. Allowed10 June 20266003047
    54 Parkanaur Ave Southend, Southend, SS1 3HY

    Install balcony to second floor rear (retrospective)

  25. Allowed2 June 2026· householder6005796
    35 Dungannon Drive, Thorpe Bay, SS1 3NH

    Single storey outbuilding, measuring 9.53m x 5.72m, of traditional construction, rendered walls and pitched roof with living accommodation and shower room

  26. Dismissed2 June 20266005575
    Flat 2, 62 York Road, Southend-on-sea, SS1 2BY

    a proposed ground floor side extension

  27. Dismissed2 June 20266005104
    44a Gravel Road, Eastwood, SS9 5AS

    the change of use from use class C3 to a sui generis (short term holiday home.)

  28. Allowed18 May 2026· minor6003834
    27A Lancaster Gardens, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS1 2NS

    to erect an external timber staircase to rear and install window and door to first floor rear

  29. Dismissed30 April 2026· householder6004524
    1 St James Close, Westcliff on Sea, Essex, SS0 0BX

    the erection of a front extension to existing garage with alterations to roof slope and attachment of garage to main dwelling, construction of first floor side extension above existing garage on left side with catslide roof, first-floor side extension on right side with dormer to loft, and first-floor rear extension over existing terrace to form new bathroom, and associated external alterations as shown on submitted drawings

  30. Allowed30 April 2026· householder6004501
    293 Woodgrange Drive, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2XP

    to erect a single storey rear/side extension

  31. Allowed20 April 2026· householder6005714
    7 Leighcroft Gardens, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 4NP

    to remove pitched roof from ground floor elements, form single storey extension to the side, form first floor extension to the side and rear, first floor extension with pitched roof, ground floor elements with flat roof and internal alterations

  32. Allowed20 April 2026· minor6003558
    43 Woodgrange Drive, Southend, Essex, SS1 2SD

    change of use of a dwellinghouse C3 to a 7-bed sui generis house in multiple occupation (HMO) and refuse and cycle storage on site

  33. Dismissed27 March 2026· minor6002369
    510A Rayleigh Road, Eastwood, SS9 5HZ

    the “change of use from annexe to self-contained dwelling

  34. Dismissed16 March 2026· minor6002178
    1 Ambleside Drive, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS1 2UT

    Change of use from 3 residential flats (C3) and 1 commercial unit (E) to 2 Houses in Multiple Occupation (C4) with shared amenities, single storey rear extension, parking, bin and cycle storage to front

  35. Allowed13 March 2026· minor3376924
    47 Old Southend Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2HA

    Change of use of a 7-bed sui generis HMO to an 8-bed sui generis HMO and the provision of cycle and refuse storage on site, facilitated by chimney removal, erection of a flat roof rear dormer, alterations to the flank elevation fenestration and the demolition of the existing rear lean to and the erection of a single storey rear extension

  36. Allowed11 March 2026· major3376325
    BP Service Station , 529 Rayleigh Road, Eastwood, Essex, SS9 5HJ

    demolition of petrol filling station and redevelopment of site to provide a part 2, part 3, and part 4-storey building comprising 2 commercial units (Use Class E) fronting Rayleigh Road and 26 flats with 26 parking spaces, including 3 disabled spaces, accessed off Pargat Drive, with a loading bay on Rayleigh Road in the approximate location of the existing vehicle crossover

  37. Dismissed5 March 2026· householder3375907
    16 Woodside , Leigh on Sea, Essex, SS9 4QU

    a first floor extension with balcony to front and rear

  38. Dismissed19 February 2026· minor3374855
    184 Eastern Esplanade, Southend on Sea, Essex, SS1 3AA

    Change of use from guesthouse C1 to dwellinghouse C3

  39. Dismissed11 February 2026· minor3375137
    456 Southchurch Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2QA

    ‘temporary consent for use of part of the site as a hand car wash, erect enclosed canopies, fence to front and retain temporary pre-fab buildings until May 2029 (part retrospective)’

  40. Allowed6 February 2026· minor3376005
    37 Ambleside Drive, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2UT

    convert existing Use Class C4 House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) into 7-bedroom HMO (Sui Generis)

  41. Dismissed3 February 2026· minor3374767
    290,Prince Avenue, Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, SS0 0NF

    the change of use from sui generis (motorcycles sales shop) to class E(a) convenience store (part retrospective) without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref 25/00332/FUL, dated 13 June 2025

  42. Dismissed2 February 2026· householder3375010
    29 Victoria Road, Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 1AU

    described as ‘drop kerb’

  43. Dismissed27 January 2026· householder3374862
    88 Undercliff Gardens, Leigh on Sea, Essex, SS9 1ED

    ‘erection of an automated gate’

  44. Dismissed23 January 2026· minor3374536
    82 Fairfax Drive, Westcliff-on-sea, Southend-on-sea, SS0 9AF

    conversion of existing outbuilding into a residential property including raising of roof line

  45. Dismissed13 January 2026· minor3373859
    47 Heygate Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2AN

    three bedsits rear of 47 Heygate”

  46. Allowed8 January 2026· householder3374891
    5 Bristol Road, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS2 6XA

    single-storey rear extension and the conversion of the existing loft, amended from a hip to gable roof with a rear dormer and rooflights, to create two additional bedrooms”

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Decisions without a recorded authority may be missing. Research, not advice: verify against the Inspectorate’s own record before relying on a decision. What is in the record.