THE conversion of the former Barclays Bank at Socketts Heath in Grays has been detailed in two separate planning applications submitted to Thurrock Council's planning department – though the work on the property appears to have already been completed.

The bank closed several years ago and there has been much local speculation about what might become of the property. The answer appears to be flats and three news shops.

The proposal seeks to convert a portion of the existing premises from offices to residential use, creating three residential flats which will be a one person studio flat (rear of ground floor), a two person flat (rear of ground floor) with two bedrooms and a three person flat on the first floor. The application says there will be no changes to the external design of the site and all the proposed changes concern the internal space of the property only – however (as our photograph shows) that is not the case and the exterior of the building has changed and a new access created.

Subdivision of existing space into three retail units. Barclays, 45 - 47 Lodge Lane, Grays, RM17 5RZ. Ref. No: 20/01566/FUL | Received: Thu 12 Nov 2020 | Validated: Tue 01 Dec 2020 | Status: Awaiting decision.

Other planning applications submitted in the past week include:

Single storey rear extension. 61 Cedar Road, Chadwell St Mary, RM16 4SX. Ref. No: 20/01682/CLOPUD | Received: Fri 04 Dec 2020 | Validated: Fri 04 Dec 2020 | Status: Awaiting decision.

Single storey rear and side extension and front porch. 102 Richmond Road, Grays, RM17 6DW. Ref. No: 20/01675/CLOPUD | Received: Thu 03 Dec 2020 | Validated: Thu 03 Dec 2020 | Status: Awaiting decision.

Application for the approval of details reserved by condition no.13 (SSSI Interpretation Strategy) of planning permission ref: 19/01349/FUL (Construction of Class B8 (storage and distribution) building with associated access, servicing, parking and landscaping). Land Abutting Armour Road, Stonehouse Lane and Arterial Road, Purfleet-on-Thames. Ref. No: 20/01679/CONDC | Received: Thu 03 Dec 2020 | Validated: Thu 03 Dec 2020 | Status: Awaiting decision.

Rear extension with a depth of six metres from the original rear wall of the property, with a maximum height of 2.95 metres and eaves height of 2.80 metres. 20 Anton Road, South Ockendon, RM15 5AT. Ref. No: 20/01671/PHA | Received: Wed 02 Dec 2020 | Validated: Wed 02 Dec 2020 | Status: Awaiting decision.

Single storey rear extension with three roof lights. 1 Bishops Road, Corringham, SS17 7HB. Ref. No: 20/01669/HHA | Received: Wed 02 Dec 2020 | Validated: Wed 02 Dec 2020 | Status: Awaiting decision.

Single storey side extension. Doesgate Farm, Doesgate Lane, Bulphan, RM14 3TB. Ref. No: 20/01660/LBC | Received: Tue 01 Dec 2020 | Validated: Tue 01 Dec 2020 | Status: Awaiting decision. Single storey side extension. Doesgate Farm, Doesgate Lane, Bulphan RM14 3TB. Ref. No: 20/01659/HHA | Received: Mon 30 Nov 2020 | Validated: Thu 03 Dec 2020 | Status: Awaiting decision.

Application for the approval of details reserved by condition no 3 (Materials) of planning permission ref 20/01065/FUL (Construction of a new sports hall and 2no. additional classrooms). Treetops School, Buxton Road, Grays, RM16 2WU. Ref. No: 20/01663/CONDC | Received: Tue 01 Dec 2020 | Validated: Wed 02 Dec 2020 | Status: Awaiting decision.

Loft conversion comprising of half hipped roof to gable roof with dormer to rear and two front roof lights. 8 Kenwood Road, Corringham, SS17 9AY. Ref. No: 20/01665/CLOPUD | Received: Tue 01 Dec 2020 | Validated: Tue 01 Dec 2020 | Status: Awaiting decision.

Demolish existing rear extension and construct a new single storey side extension. 8 Kenwood Road, Corringham, SS17 9AY. Ref. No: 20/01666/HHA | Received: Tue 01 Dec 2020 | Validated: Thu 03 Dec 2020 | Status: Awaiting decision.

First floor rear extension. 8 Clarence Road, Corringham, SS17 9BL. Ref. No: 20/01658/HHA | Received: Mon 30 Nov 2020 | Validated: Tue 01 Dec 2020 | Status: Awaiting decision.

Rear extension with a depth of four metres from the original rear wall of the property, with a maximum height of 3.5 metres and eaves height of three metres. 79 Fairlane Drive, South Ockendon, RM15 5FA. Ref. No: 20/01661/PHA | Received: Mon 30 Nov 2020 | Validated: Wed 02 Dec 2020 | Status: Awaiting decision.

Outline planning application for demolition of the existing structures and the construction of up to 60 houses (18 to be custom-build). To include determination of the matter of access (matters relating to appearance, landscaping, layout and scale reserved). Greenwise Nurseries, Vange Park Road, Vange SS16 5LA. Ref. No: 20/01662/OUT | Received: Mon 30 Nov 2020 | Validated: Mon 30 Nov 2020 | Status: Awaiting decision. This application was featured in a separate report on Thurrock Nub News here.

Single storey rear extension with a flat roof. Loft conversion with two dormers to the front elevation and flat roof dormer to the rear elevation. Single storey side extension with part first floor side extension over. Proposed porch with pitched roof over.46 Thames Crescent, Corringham, SS17 9DU. Ref. No: 20/01655/HHA | Received: Fri 27 Nov 2020 | Validated: Thu 03 Dec 2020 | Status: Awaiting decision.

Two storey rear extension and extension of front porch. 2 Rose Gardens, South Road, South Ockendon, RM15 6BP. Ref. No: 20/01653/HHA | Received: Thu 26 Nov 2020 | Validated: Mon 30 Nov 2020 | Status: Awaiting decision.

Single storey rear extension with a flat roof and three skylights. 50 Tennyson Avenue, Grays, RM17 5RQ. Ref. No: 20/01648/HHA | Received: Thu 26 Nov 2020 | Validated: Mon 30 Nov 2020 | Status: Awaiting decision.

Demolish existing conservatory to erect single storey rear extension. 22 Button Road, Grays, RM17 5HE. Ref. No: 20/01633/HHA | Received: Tue 24 Nov 2020 | Validated: Fri 04 Dec 2020 | Status: Awaiting decision.

(Retrospective) Outbuilding to store car inside. 14 Oxford Road, Stanford-le-Hope, SS17 0NA. Ref. No: 20/01637/HHA | Received: Tue 24 Nov 2020 | Validated: Tue 01 Dec 2020 | Status: Awaiting decision.

(Retrospective) Lean-to along the side of the house. 363 London Road, South Stifford, Grays, RM20 4AA. Ref. No: 20/01631/HHA | Received: Mon 23 Nov 2020 | Validated: Mon 30 Nov 2020 | Status: Awaiting decision.

Part two storey and first floor rear extension and part single storey rear extension. 22 Lenmore Avenue, Grays, RM17 5NZ. Ref. No: 20/01629/HHA | Received: Sun 22 Nov 2020 | Validated: Thu 03 Dec 2020 | Status: Awaiting decision.

Two storey rear extension. 8 Mary Rose Close, Chafford Hundred, Grays, RM16 6LY. Ref. No: 20/01574/HHA | Received: Fri 13 Nov 2020 | Validated: Thu 03 Dec 2020 | Status: Awaiting decision.

Demolish utility room attached to garage and replace with new utility room. 30 Lampits Hill, Corringham, SS17 9AL. Ref. No: 20/01550/HHA | Received: Thu 12 Nov 2020 | Validated: Mon 30 Nov 2020 | Status: Awaiting decision.

Provision of five self-build residential plots, with main services provided. Allowance of individual units c175 square metres with all amenity works and designs to be decided. Outline planning application for the provision of up to five custom-build dwellings. (All matters reserved). Land adjacent to The Eves, Malvina Close, Horndon on the Hill. Ref. No: 20/01514/OUT | Received: Wed 04 Nov 2020 | Validated: Fri 04 Dec 2020 | Status: Awaiting decision. This application was covered in a Thurrock Nub news story Single storey rear extension with allied bike storage compound. 4 Bell Reeves Close, Stanford-le-Hope, SS17 0GX. Ref. No: 20/01497/HHA | Received: Tue 03 Nov 2020 | Validated: Mon 30 Nov 2020 | Status: Awaiting decision.

Part two storey front extension and alteration to front window. 2 Andersons, Corringham, SS17 7HF. Ref. No: 20/01322/HHA | Received: Fri 02 Oct 2020 | Validated: Wed 02 Dec 2020 | Status: Awaiting decision.