Rochford planning appeals
Only 19 appeals were decided against Rochford in the year, which is too few to read a rate from.
What this means if you are objecting
With a sample this small, the percentage would move several points on a single decision, so we have not quoted one. The England figure below is the better guide.
Householder appeals
17 householder appeals were decided against Rochford, with 47% allowed. These are extensions, loft conversions and the like, and they are decided under a faster procedure than a full planning appeal.
Against the rest of East of England
Across East of England, inspectors allowed 28% of planning appeals on average. Rochford is a shire district.
Other councils in East of England
- Basildon50% (14/28)
- Chelmsford44% (19/43)
- Castle Point43% (10/23)
- East Hertfordshire39% (20/51)
- Maldon38% (18/47)
- Three Rivers35% (7/20)
- Watford35% (8/23)
- North Hertfordshire33% (8/24)
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Check my grounds, freeFigures cover April 2025 to March 2026 and come from the Planning Inspectorate, Decisions by LPA and decision maker, published under the Open Government Licence. Section 78 planning appeals only. “Allowed” means the inspector granted permission the council had refused. Source data.