44 Wavertree Road Benfleet Essex SS7 5AP

Registered 26/0112/FUL
Date received
24 Feb 2026
Date validated
2 Mar 2026
Postcode
SS7 5AP

Description

Construct single storey rear extension, two storey side extension, roof extensions and alterations including raising ridge height, front and rear dormers, and external alterations

Castle Point
Planning Authority Score
6.8/10
Good
#64 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Castle Point is one of the fastest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #3 out of 292. Only 8% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 40% national average - the council usually decides on time. Castle Point is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 79% approved vs 90% nationally.

Among the fastest councils in England
for householder decisions
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Castle Point decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
77%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #272 of 292
79%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #276 of 292
96%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #3 of 292
8%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #2 of 292
62%
Minor dwellings approved
45 decided (1-9 homes)
50%
Major dwellings approved
2 decided (10+ homes)
65%
Change of use approved
23 decided
429
Total decisions
98 refused in 2025