MORE than a year since they moved onto the site and after erecting a number of buildings, a company engaged in works associated with the proposed Lower Thames Crossing and associated highway and infrastructure works on the Essex side of the crossing have applied for retrospective planning permission.

Skanska Construction have been using the Lakeside overspill car park on Pilgrims Lane, North Stifford, for some time but have this past week got round to submitting the appropriate planning permission.

Campaigners against the crossing have often spoke of the lack of due procedure and disregard for public consultation by Highways England, which is proposing the scheme.

Thurrock Council has said it is opposed to the current proposed route of the crossing roads which goes through the heart of countryside in the borough and has already displaced a significant number of residents.

Residents have the chance to comment on the retrospective application.

Retrospective permission for the temporary change of use of the existing coach /car park to a contractors compound for works associated with the proposed Lower Thames Crossing and associated highway and infrastructure works on the Essex side of the crossing. Skanska Construction UK Ltd, Pilgrims Lane, North Stifford, Grays, RM16 5UZ. Ref. No: 20/00430/FUL | Received: Thu 09 Apr 2020 | Validated: Wed 15 Apr 2020 | Status: Awaiting decision.

The past week's applications, on which residents are invited to comment via the links, also included:

Application seeking formal confirmation that the provisions of Schedule 4 (Sports Provision), paragraphs 1.1 and 1.2 of the Agreed Form s106 agreement have been complied with (Outline planning permission ref. 17/01668/OUT - Purfleet Centre). Development land east of Caspian Way and north and south of London Road, Purfleet. Ref. No: 20/00460/S106AP | Received: Fri 17 Apr 2020 | Validated: Fri 17 Apr 2020 | Status: Awaiting decision.

Application for a non-material amendment of planning permission ref 18/00714/HHA (Rear double storey extension and replacement garage). 25 Fullarton Crescent, South Ockendon, RM15 5HW. Ref. No: 20/00449/NMA | Received: Wed 15 Apr 2020 | Validated: Fri 17 Apr 2020 | Status: Awaiting decision.

Loft conversion with rear dormer. Wayside View, Orsett Road, Horndon On The Hill, SS17 8PN. Ref. No: 20/00447/CLOPUD | Received: Wed 15 Apr 2020 | Validated: Thu 16 Apr 2020 | Status: Awaiting decision.

Single storey rear extension with 1 no. roof light, part first floor side extension and front porch extension and alterations to the fenestration. 69 Humber Avenue, South Ockendon, RM15 5JW. Ref. No: 20/00438/HHA | Received: Wed 15 Apr 2020 | Validated: Fri 17 Apr 2020 | Status: Awaiting decision.

Two storey rear extension. Oak Cottage, Oxford Road, Horndon On The Hill, SS17 8PX. Ref. No: 20/00444/HHA | Received: Wed 15 Apr 2020 | Validated: Fri 17 Apr 2020 | Status: Awaiting decision.

Application for the removal of condition 1 (Temporary Permission) and variation of condition 2 (Hours of Operation) of planning permission ref 18/01275/CV (Application for the variation of condition no. 7 (delivery hours) of planning permission ref. 12/00577/FUL (Extension of the existing delivery ramp). Lidl 149 - 153 Daiglen Drive, South Ockendon, RM15 5AE. Ref. No: 20/00434/CV | Received: Tue 14 Apr 2020 | Validated: Fri 17 Apr 2020 | Status: Awaiting decision.

Garage conversion. 64 Galsworthy Road, Tilbury, RM18 8JS. Ref. No: 20/00443/CLOPUD | Received: Tue 14 Apr 2020 | Validated: Thu 16 Apr 2020 | Status: Awaiting decision.

2 X Fascia Signs, 1 x Projecting Sign and 5 X Graphic signs. Tesco, 13 Drake House, Drake Road, Chafford Hundred, RM16 6RX. Ref. No: 20/00436/ADV | Received: Tue 14 Apr 2020 | Validated: Wed 15 Apr 2020 | Status: Awaiting decision.

Construction of agricultural building for livestock (1). Great Malgraves Farm, Laindon Road, Horndon On The Hill, SS17 8QB. Ref. No: 20/00390/FUL | Received: Thu 26 Mar 2020 | Validated: Tue 14 Apr 2020 | Status: Awaiting decision.

Construction of agricultural building for livestock (2). Great Malgraves Farm, Laindon Road, Horndon On The Hill, SS17 8QB. Ref. No: 20/00455/FUL | Received: Tue 14 Apr 2020 | Validated: Tue 14 Apr 2020 | Status: Awaiting decision.

Construction of agricultural building for storage of hay and straw. Great Malgraves Farm, Laindon Road, Horndon On The Hill, SS17 8QB. Ref. No: 20/00385/FUL | Received: Wed 25 Mar 2020 | Validated: Tue 14 Apr 2020 | Status: Awaiting decision.

Application for the approval of details reserved by conditions no 5 (landscaping) and no 10 (flood evacuation warning plan) of planning permission ref. 19/01676/FUL (Change of use of land for two pitch Gypsy site with associated development (two touring caravans, two mobile homes, two utility blocks, hard standing, landscaping and fencing) - part retrospective [ New application following allowed appeal - ref: 16/01512/FUL ]) Knightlee Lodge, Brentwood Road, Bulphan, RM14 3ST. Ref. No: 20/00435/CONDC | Received: Thu 09 Apr 2020 | Validated: Tue 14 Apr 2020 | Status: Awaiting decision.

Rear extension with a depth of 5 metres from the original rear wall of the property, with a maximum height of 3 metres and eaves height of 2.95 metres. 13 Park Road, Stanford-le-Hope, SS17 0LR. Ref. No: 20/00429/PHA | Received: Wed 08 Apr 2020 | Validated: Tue 14 Apr 2020 | Status: Awaiting decision.

Single storey rear extension with flat roof. 133 William Street, Grays, RM17 6DZ. Ref. No: 20/00367/HHA | Received: Tue 24 Mar 2020 | Validated: Tue 14 Apr 2020 | Status: Awaiting decision.