BUILDERS of what was a controversial new rural housing estate in the east of the borough have applied to Thurrock Council to extend the permitted working hours of contractors in the site through the winter because of Covid-19.

The site at Little Malgraves Farm, close to Horndon on the Hill, which includes provision of a new building for St Luke's Hospice, was granted despite strenuous local opposition and a significant number of the new homes have already been built.

However, its developers want the council to change planning conditions, allowing workers to be on site during Saturday afternoons and Sundays.

They say the changes are necessary because of urgent changes to construction working hours to support safe construction in line with the government's guidance on construction and other outdoor work.

In addition, application has also been made to vary some of the other conditions on the site.

The full applications and the opportunity to comment can be found via the links below.

Temporary variation of the construction hours to condition of 21 of planning permission ref 18/01685/CV to allow construction to take place between 8am to 6pm Monday to Sunday (except public holidays) until 31 March 2021. Little Malgraves Farm, Lower Dunton Road, Bulphan, RM14 3TD. Ref. No: 20/01484/CV | Received: Thu 29 Oct 2020 | Validated: Thu 05 Nov 2020 | Status: Awaiting decision.

Application for the approval of details reserved by condition no 9 (External Lighting) of planning permission ref. 18/01685/CV Application for the variation of conditions no. 2 (approved plans), 4, (Landscaping Implementation), 6 (materials), 7(boundary treatments), 11(highway junction improvement), 12(access from the highway), 13 (highway details), 14 (sight splays), 21(CEMP), 26 (renewable energy), 30(surface water drainage scheme), 31(scheme to minimise off site flooding), 32 (maintenance plan for the surface water scheme) and 34(secured by design) of planning permission ref 17/01683/FUL (Detailed planning permission for the creation of a new hospice (Use Class C2) GIA 1,407sq.m (15,145sq.ft); 80 new homes (Use Class C3); the creation of publically accessible open space; flood attenuation area, and vehicular access onto Lower Dunton Road).). Little Malgraves Farm, Lower Dunton Road, Bulphan, RM14 3TD. Ref. No: 20/01485/CONDC | Received: Thu 29 Oct 2020 | Validated: Tue 03 Nov 2020 | Status: Awaiting decision.

TREES close to a small housing development in Purfleet-on-Thames are to be curt down to size because of their poor health.

Because of tree preservation orders on the trees at Hollow Cottages permission has to be sought from Thurrock Council and an application for the work has been submitted.

Details can be found via the link below.

T1 Sycamore to reduce crown overall by 3m to control tree influence on locality T2 Hazel to be reduced by 1m H1 mixed hedge elder covered in Ivy to be reduced by half due to the trees' health. 15 Hollow Cottages, London Road, Purfleet-on-Thames, RM19 1QP. Ref. No: 20/01496/TPOCA | Received: Mon 02 Nov 2020 | Validated: Mon 02 Nov 2020 | Status: Awaiting decision.

Other planning applications submitted in the past week include:

Loft conversion with rear dormer and two front roof lights. 14 Brevet Close, Purfleet-on-Thames, RM19 1RW. Ref. No: 20/01521/CLOPUD | Received: Thu 05 Nov 2020 | Validated: Thu 05 Nov 2020 | Status: Awaiting decision.

Loft conversion with rear dormer and two front roof lights. Kittiwake, 87 Grifon Road, Chafford Hundred, RM16 6NP. Ref. No: 20/01519/HHA | Received: Thu 05 Nov 2020 | Validated: Thu 05 Nov 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 3.35 metres and eaves height of 2.81 metres. 10 Fullarton Crescent, South Ockendon, RM15 5HN. Ref. No: 20/01524/PHA | Received: Thu 05 Nov 2020 | Validated: Thu 05 Nov 2020 | Status: Awaiting decision.

Loft conversion with front and rear pitched dormer and rooflights windows and a single storey side extension. 4 Dove Close, Chafford Hundred, RM16 6ES. Ref. No: 20/01515/HHA | Received: Wed 04 Nov 2020 | Validated: Fri 06 Nov 2020 | Status: Awaiting decision.

Part single storey rear and side extension, alterations to existing roof and windows. Arden House, High Road, Horndon On The Hill, SS17 8LD. Ref. No: 20/01500/HHA | Received: Tue 03 Nov 2020 | Validated: Thu 05 Nov 2020 | Status: Awaiting decision.

Application for the approval of details reserved by condition no 3, 4, 5 of planning permission ref 20/00037/FUL (Change of use from C3 (former show home) to B1 (offices)). Fiddlers Reach, Wouldham Road, Grays, RM20 4XB. Ref. No: 20/01499/CONDC | Received: Tue 03 Nov 2020 | Validated: Thu 05 Nov 2020 | Status: Awaiting decision.

Loft conversion with rear dormer and four front roof lights. 49 Fyfield Drive, South Ockendon, RM15 5QE. Ref. No: 20/01502/HHA | Received: Tue 03 Nov 2020 | Validated: Wed 04 Nov 2020 | Status: Awaiting decision.

Loft Conversion consisting of two skylights to front and dormer to rear. 15 Mary Rose Close, Chafford Hundred, RM16 6LY. Ref. No: 20/01503/HHA | Received: Tue 03 Nov 2020 | Validated: Wed 04 Nov 2020 | Status: Awaiting decision.

Demolition of the existing bungalow and the construction of four new dwellings with associated access road, hardstanding, landscaping and two vehicular access points (resubmission of 19/00379/FUL Demolition of the existing bungalow and the construction of five new dwellings with associated access road, hardstanding, landscaping and two vehicular access points (resubmission of 18/00316/FUL Demolition of the existing bungalow and the construction of seven new dwellings). Montrose, 168 Branksome Avenue, Stanford-le-Hope, SS17 8DE. Ref. No: 20/01505/FUL | Received: Tue 03 Nov 2020 | Validated: Tue 03 Nov 2020 | Status: Awaiting decision. This application was the subject of a separate Nub News story – read it here.

Construction of front dormer and roof light. 39 Laird Avenue, Grays, RM16 2NL. Ref. No: 20/01501/HHA | Received: Tue 03 Nov 2020 | Validated: Wed 04 Nov 2020 | Status: Awaiting decision.

Two storey side extension. 29 Thames Crescent, Corringham, SS17 9DU. Ref. No: 20/01490/HHA | Received: Mon 02 Nov 2020 | Validated: Mon 02 Nov 2020 | Status: Awaiting decision.

Creation of four one bedroom and four two bedroom flats. Land adjacent to Central Court, Central Road, Stanford-le-Hope. Ref. No: 20/01487/FUL | Received: Fri 30 Oct 2020 | Validated: Tue 03 Nov 2020 | Status: Awaiting decision. This application was detailed in a separate Nub News story that can be read here.

Use of the land for siting a mobile home for use ancillary to the main dwelling. 32 Caldwell Road, Stanford-le-Hope, SS17 0LP. Ref. No: 20/01483/CLOPUD | Received: Thu 29 Oct 2020 | Validated: Thu 05 Nov 2020 | Status: Awaiting decision.

Alterations to existing roof. 118 Blackshots Lane, Grays, RM16 2LD. Ref. No: 20/01478/HHA | Received: Thu 29 Oct 2020 | Validated: Tue 03 Nov 2020 | Status: Awaiting decision.

Single storey rear extension. 4 Easington Way, South Ockendon, RM15 5EJ. Ref. No: 20/01477/CLOPUD | Received: Wed 28 Oct 2020 | Validated: Wed 04 Nov 2020 | Status: Awaiting decision.

Trees numbered 1-25. Two blocks of trees on amenity green space on western side of Meesons Lane. Located either side of entrance road into Moss Bank. Ongoing safety maintenance consisting of removal and reduction of branches T1. Horse Chestnut. Small new tree. Prune off first 7 (seven) small lowest branches only, in order to improve future shape of tree. T2. Horse Chestnut. Prune back to fence line, all branches to road side up to 5.2m height to clear footpath and road. T8. Horse Chestnut. Land Adjacent 1 9 And 10 Moss Bank And Meesons Lane, Grays, RM17 5EF. Land adjacent 1, 9 And 10 Moss Bank and Meesons Lane, Grays RM17 5EF. Ref. No: 20/01475/TPO | Received: Wed 28 Oct 2020 | Validated: Fri 06 Nov 2020 | Status: Awaiting decision.

Enlargement of existing rear dormer. 17 Vincent Close, Corringham, SS17 7QL. Ref. No: 20/01473/CLOPUD | Received: Wed 28 Oct 2020 | Validated: Wed 04 Nov 2020 | Status: Awaiting decision.

Single storey side extension and rear including an extension to the rear dormer, and construction of three front dormers. 57 Parkside, Grays, RM16 2GE. Ref. No: 20/01464/HHA | Received: Tue 27 Oct 2020 | Validated: Wed 04 Nov 2020 | Status: Awaiting decision.

Converting an existing integral garage into a habitable room and an attached wet room. Blockwork to be rendered on the outside and finished in white paint to match the existing building facade. 60 Russell Road, Tilbury, RM18 7AH. Ref. No: 20/01467/HHA | Received: Tue 27 Oct 2020 | Validated: Tue 03 Nov 2020 | Status: Awaiting decision.

Two storey side extension, rear single storey extension and alterations to existing rear dormer. The Willows, 10 Church Lane, Bulphan, RM14 3TU. Ref. No: 20/01455/HHA | Received: Mon 26 Oct 2020 | Validated: Fri 06 Nov 2020 | Status: Awaiting decision.

Proposed loft conversion with front dormer and rear extension. Promech House, 3 East Thurrock Road, Grays. Ref. No: 20/01450/FUL | Received: Fri 23 Oct 2020 | Validated: Fri 06 Nov 2020 | Status: Awaiting decision.

New purpose built agricultural building for the storage of hay, straw and machinery. Sleepy Hollow, Chadwell Road, Grays, RM17 5TG. Ref. No: 20/01414/PNAF | Received: Mon 19 Oct 2020 | Validated: Mon 02 Nov 2020 | Status: Awaiting decision.

Garage conversion. Valhalla, Stanford Road, Orsett, RM16 3BX. Ref. No: 20/01357/CLOPUD | Received: Fri 09 Oct 2020 | Validated: Fri 06 Nov 2020 | Status: Awaiting decision.

Demolition of the existing single storey garages and concrete plinth to be replaced with four one bedroom flats over two floors. The new two storey building has been designed to match the aesthetic and layout of the immediately adjacent residential block known as Whitwell Court. The development will provide communal grounds, bin stores and resident and visitor parking. Land to the rear of 42-44 Fairview Avenue, Stanford-le-Hope. Ref. No: 20/01333/FUL | Received: Tue 06 Oct 2020 | Validated: Mon 02 Nov 2020 | Status: Awaiting decision. This latest application to double the number of dwellings on the site was reported separately on Thurrock Nub News. See story here.

Two storey side extension. 26 Bankfoot, Grays, RM17 5JA. Ref. No: 20/01324/HHA | Received: Sat 03 Oct 2020 | Validated: Mon 02 Nov 2020 | Status: Awaiting decision.

Oak tree in back garden situated on the right of the boundary fence. Crown lift the tree by 4m. Greenlawns, 68 Branksome Avenue, Stanford-le-Hope, SS17 8BH. Ref. No: 20/01314/TPO | Received: Thu 01 Oct 2020 | Validated: Wed 04 Nov 2020 | Status: Awaiting decision.

Replacement of existing two storey modular office with two storey modular office and staff welfare unit. Berth 7 London Gateway Drive, Stanford-le-Hope, SS17 9PD. Ref. No: 20/01309/FUL | Received: Wed 30 Sep 2020 | Validated: Tue 03 Nov 2020 | Status: Awaiting decision.

Single storey rear extension. 25 Annalee Road, South Ockendon, RM15 5BY. Ref. No: 20/01240/HHA | Received: Fri 18 Sep 2020 | Validated: Wed 04 Nov 2020 | Status: Awaiting decision.