SOUTH Ockendon could shortly get a new dessert and ice-cream shop and cafe if an application for change of use of premises is approved by Thurrock Council for one of its own buildings.

Mr Mohammad Islam, who lives on Corran Way in the town, wants to take over the former community information unit at 22A Derwent Parade, which is owned by the council, and open it up as a desert cafe.

He says the new venture will be welcomed by local residents who have expressed a demand for it and it will not impact on a neighbouring cafe on Derwent Parade as it is a different type of business.

The premises will be open seven days a week, from 9am to 10.30pm. Mr Islam is applying for change of use for the premises as he wants to put in 10 seating spaces which he requires before he can complete a lease on the premises from the council.

A similar application for change of use of a shop in Corringham earlier this year was rejected by planning officers, though the applicant has appealed.

The full application for the premises on Derwent Parade, with the opportunity to comment, can be found via the link below.

Change of use from Community Information Unit (A2) to Desert & Ice-cream shop (A3). Thurrock Council, 22A Derwent Parade, South Ockendon, RM15 5EE. Ref. No: 20/01187/FUL | Received: Thu 10 Sep 2020 | Validated: Tue 15 Sep 2020 | Status: Awaiting decision.

AN application has been received to build a new three bedroom house on a narrow patch of grassland in East Tilbury.

The property, planning to be built in a similar style to neighbouring houses, would be between an existing building and East Tilbury library on Princess Avenue which is a conservation area.

The site of the house would be fenced off, leaving space for an existing public footpath adjacent to the library.

This site is not currently enclosed.

The full application and the opportunity to comment can be found via the link below.

Erection of a three bedroom detached house with off road parking and a new dropped kerb for over the pavement crossing. Land adjacent 2 Princess Avenue, East Tilbury. Ref. No: 20/01049/FUL | Received: Wed 12 Aug 2020 | Validated: Wed 16 Sep 2020 | Status: Awaiting decision.

Other planning applications submitted to Thurrock Council in the past week include:

Loft conversion with rear dormer and two front roof lights and removal of chimney stack. Wayside View, Orsett Road, Horndon On The Hill, SS17 8PN. Ref. No: 20/01225/CLOPUD | Received: Wed 16 Sep 2020 | Validated: Wed 16 Sep 2020 | Status: Permitted

Application for the approval of details reserved by condition no 4 (landscaping) in relation to Phase 2B (northern part of the site) of planning permission ref. 18/00887/FUL (Redevelopment of the site to provide 256 dwellings (an uplift of 242 dwellings when combined with 17/00548/REM Approval of reserved matters (layout, scale, appearance and landscaping) for Phase 1 of the outline part of application ref. 13/01231/FUL comprising the construction of 214 residential dwellings, new public open space, car parking and associated infrastructure works) and associated provision of open space, landscaping, car parking and infrastructure works). Land to east of Euclid Way and south of West Thurrock Way, West Thurrock. Ref. No: 20/01223/CONDC | Received: Wed 16 Sep 2020 | Validated: Wed 16 Sep 2020 | Status: Awaiting decision.

Application for a non-material amendment following a grant of planning permission: proposed amendment to rearrange the windows on Block 4 and amend approved brick materials on plots 133-138- planning permission ref. 18/00887/FUL - Redevelopment of the site to provide 256 dwellings (an uplift of 242 dwellings when combined with 17/00548/REM Approval of reserved matters (layout, scale, appearance and landscaping) for Phase 1 of the outline part of application ref. 13/01231/FUL comprising the construction of 214 residential dwellings, new public open space, car parking and associated infrastructure works) and associated provision of open space, landscaping, car parking and infrastructure works. [L]Land to east of Euclid Way and south if West Thurrock Way, West Thurrock. Ref. No: 20/01224/NMA | Received: Wed 16 Sep 2020 | Validated: Wed 16 Sep 2020 | Status: Awaiting decision.

[L] https://regs.thurrock.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?keyVal=QGUIQ6QG0UE00&activeTab=summary [L+]Single storey side and rear extension, removal of existing garage and addition of integral garage. Raised ridge height and hip to gable loft conversion with rear dormer and three front dormers. 142 Lodge Lane, Grays, RM16 2UD. Ref. No: 20/01234/HHA | Received: Tue 15 Sep 2020 | Validated: Tue 15 Sep 2020 | Status: Awaiting decision.

Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2017 - Request for a screening opinion for a new 6FE secondary school with associated sports facilities, access, parking, drainage and landscaping. Thames Park School, Chadwell Road, Grays. Ref. No: 20/01217/SCR | Received: Tue 15 Sep 2020 | Validated: Tue 15 Sep 2020 | Status: Awaiting decision.

Application for the approval of details reserved by condition no 10 (Landscaping scheme and protection measures) of planning permission ref.18/01135/FUL (Erection of six 2 bedroom apartments and 3 one bedroom apartment, with associated access, parking and landscaping - renewal of application 15/01155 /FUL)Fairview Court, Fairview Chase, Stanford-le-Hope. Ref. No: 20/01213/CONDC | Received: Tue 15 Sep 2020 | Validated: Thu 17 Sep 2020 | Status: Awaiting decision.

Single storey rear extension, garage and loft conversion with front roof light and rear dormer. 45 Hogg Lane, Grays, RM16 6QP. Ref. No: 20/01208/HHA | Received: Mon 14 Sep 2020 | Validated: Fri 18 Sep 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 3.17 metres and eaves height of 3.17 metres. 21 Moore Avenue, South Stifford, Grays, RM20 4XN. Ref. No: 20/01239/PHA | Received: Mon 14 Sep 2020 | Validated: Wed 16 Sep 2020 | Status: Awaiting decision.

Loft conversion with rear dormer and two front roof lights. 54 Larkswood Road, Corringham, SS17 9DF. Ref. No: 20/01207/CLOPUD | Received: Mon 14 Sep 2020 | Validated: Tue 15 Sep 2020 | Status: Awaiting decision.

Demolition of garage and erection of two storey side extension with three roof lights and part single storey front extension. 15 Francis Close, Horndon On The Hill, SS17 8NT. Ref. No: 20/01204/HHA | Received: Mon 14 Sep 2020 | Validated: Wed 16 Sep 2020 | Status: Awaiting decision.

Timber framed home office unit in rear garden. 1B High Street, Aveley, RM15 4BP. Ref. No: 20/01211/HHA | Received: Mon 14 Sep 2020 | Validated: Mon 14 Sep 2020 | Status: Awaiting decision.

Loft conversion with a side dormer. 66 Brimfield Road, Purfleet-on-Thames, RM19 1RG. Ref. No: 20/01209/CLOPUD | Received: Mon 14 Sep 2020 | Validated: Mon 14 Sep 2020 | Status: Awaiting decision.

Application for the approval of details reserved by condition no 39 (archaeological work) of planning permission ref. 17/01680/CV (Application for the variation of condition no. 7 (earthworks contours) and 49 (approved plans) of planning permission ref. 13/00237/CV (Variation of Condition 8 (infill methodology) attached to approved planning permission 10/50227/TTGFUL)(Condition 49 added on 17/01210/NMA (Application for a non-material amendment to additional planning condition listing approved plan of planning permission ref. 13/00237/CV). Land abutting Armour Road, Stonehouse Lane and Arterial Road, Purfleet-on-Thames. Ref. No: 20/01203/CONDC | Received: Sat 12 Sep 2020 | Validated: Mon 14 Sep 2020 | Status: Awaiting decision.

Removal of door to rear and replace with window. 22 Mayfields, Grays, RM16 2XL. Ref. No: 20/01206/HHA | Received: Sat 12 Sep 2020 | Validated: Wed 16 Sep 2020 | Status: Awaiting decision.

Conservatory (Retrospective). 15 Welling Road, Orsett, RM16 3DF. Ref. No: 20/01198/HHA | Received: Fri 11 Sep 2020 | Validated: Fri 18 Sep 2020 | Status: Awaiting decision.

Loft conversion with four roof lights, one side dormer and window addition to rear elevation. 16 San Marcos Drive, Chafford Hundred, RM16 6LT. Ref. No: 20/01197/HHA | Received: Fri 11 Sep 2020 | Validated: Tue 15 Sep 2020 | Status: Awaiting decision.

Single storey rear extension. 23 Palmers Avenue, Grays, RM17 5TX. Ref. No: 20/01188/HHA | Received: Fri 11 Sep 2020 | Validated: Tue 15 Sep 2020 | Status: Awaiting decision.

Single storey side extension. 90 Southend Road, Stanford-le-Hope, SS17 0PE. Ref. No: 20/01165/HHA | Received: Fri 04 Sep 2020 | Validated: Fri 18 Sep 2020 | Status: Awaiting decision.

Erection of palisade boundary fencing. Units D5 and D6, J31 Park, Motherwell Way, West Thurrock, RM20 3XD. Ref. No: 20/01148/FUL | Received: Wed 02 Sep 2020 | Validated: Wed 16 Sep 2020 | Status: Awaiting decision.

Construction of a new vehicular crossover to access the highway. 78 Daiglen Drive, South Ockendon, RM15 5RP. Ref. No: 20/01119/HHA | Received: Thu 27 Aug 2020 | Validated: Mon 14 Sep 2020 | Status: Awaiting decision.

Garage conversion. 41 Woodside Close, Grays, RM16 2DN. Ref. No: 20/01125/HHA | Received: Thu 27 Aug 2020 | Validated: Mon 14 Sep 2020 | Status: Awaiting decision.