A PUBLIC open space in Thurrock is set to be improved and made safer by felling a number of trees.

Falcon Wood in Grays has been the centre of a regeneration effort by members of the local community forum and the Grays big local team who have worked with Thurrock Council to improve it and make it a more amenable area for local resident to enjoy.

The latest move is to remove some potentially dangerous trees, and plant others to improve the area. This has required a planning submission to the council, details of which can be found in the link below.

Following consultation with Thurrock Council's Tree Planning Officer, trees in poor condition, causing damage to property or excessive shading were identified with a white cross and are to be felled. The works will allow more space for remaining trees to develop. Replacement trees will be planted in consultation with Thurrock councils Tree Planning Officer and local residents. Falcon Wood, Falcon Avenue, Grays. Ref. No: 21/00017/TPO | Received: Wed 06 Jan 2021 | Validated: Wed 06 Jan 2021 | Status: Awaiting decision.

CHANGES have been mooted to the planning permission granted of the new integrated medical centre in Corringham

They are detailed in the link below.

Application for the approval of details reserved by condition no 2 (Landscaping) no 3 (Landscaping Management Plan) no 18 (Waste Strategy) no 19 (Surface Water Drainage) of planning permission ref 18/00361/CV (Demolition of existing caretakers building and associated plant rooms, erection of a medical health facility (Class D1), and adaption of vehicular access from the existing private road, creation of dedicated pedestrian walkway, with associated car parking and landscaping, and maintenance of existing private access road). School Bungalow, 105 The Sorrells, Stanford-le-Hope, SS17 7ES. Ref. No: 20/01790/CONDC | Received: Wed 23 Dec 2020 | Validated: Mon 04 Jan 2021 | Status: Awaiting decision.

Other applications made to Thurrock Council in the past week include:

Single storey rear extension. 9 Langthorne Crescent, Grays, RM17 5XA. Ref. No: 21/00016/HHA | Received: Wed 06 Jan 2021 | Validated: Wed 06 Jan 2021 | Status: Awaiting decision.

Single storey rear extension. 132 Long Lane, Stifford Clays, Grays, RM16 2PR. Ref. No: 21/00015/HHA | Received: Wed 06 Jan 2021 | Validated: Wed 06 Jan 2021 | Status: Awaiting decision.

Two storey side extension. 7 Southend Road, Stanford-le-Hope, SS17 0PQ. Ref. No: 21/00019/HHA | Received: Wed 06 Jan 2021 | Validated: Thu 07 Jan 2021 | Status: Awaiting decision.

Single storey side extension. 41 Rigby Gardens, Chadwell St Mary, RM16 4JJ. Ref. No: 21/00014/HHA | Received: Tue 05 Jan 2021 | Validated: Tue 05 Jan 2021 | Status: Awaiting decision.

Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of new one and a half storey dwelling.

The Spinney, Kirkham Shaw, Horndon On The Hill, SS17 8QE. Ref. No: 21/00011/FUL | Received: Tue 05 Jan 2021 | Validated: Wed 06 Jan 2021 | Status: Awaiting decision.

Outbuilding in the rear garden. 54 Lowlands Road, Aveley, RM15 4ED. Ref. No: 21/00012/CLOPUD | Received: Tue 05 Jan 2021 | Validated: Thu 07 Jan 2021 | Status: Awaiting decision.

Demolition of the existing bungalow on the site and the erection of eight new bungalows

The Willows, Morley Hill, Stanford-le-Hope, SS17 8HY. Ref. No: 20/01811/FUL | Received: Tue 05 Jan 2021 | Validated: Wed 06 Jan 2021 | Status: Awaiting decision. This application was reported separately by Thurrock Nub News here.

Rear extension with a depth of five metres from the original rear wall of the property, with a maximum height of 3.16 metres and eaves height of 2.97 metres. 28 Kelvin Road, Tilbury, RM18 8YJ. Ref. No: 21/00002/PHA | Received: Mon 04 Jan 2021 | Validated: Mon 04 Jan 2021 | Status: Awaiting decision.

Prior approval for demolition of buildings and structures comprising the former Fire Station and Martial Arts Studio. Tilbury Resource Centre, Civic Square, Tilbury, RM18 8AD. Ref. No: 21/00009/DMI | Received: Mon 04 Jan 2021 | Validated: Mon 04 Jan 2021 | Status: Awaiting decision. This application was reported separately by Thurrock Nub News here.

Install electronic communications apparatus/development ancillary to radio equipment housing on behalf of Cornerstone and Vodafone. Land adjacent Costco and Heron Way, West Thurrock. Ref. No: 21/00008/TELENQ | Received: Mon 04 Jan 2021 | Validated: Wed 06 Jan 2021 | Status: Awaiting decision.

Erection of single storey rear outbuilding at the rear garden for business use. 1 Blackmore Close, Grays, RM17 6EB. Ref. No: 21/00001/FUL | Received: Mon 04 Jan 2021 | Validated: Wed 06 Jan 2021 | Status: Awaiting decision.

Installation of a 42" LCD Media Screen and three 1250x700mm Flag Pole Signs overall height 2450mm. Tesco, Cygnet View, West Thurrock, RM20 1TX. Ref. No: 20/01817/ADV | Received: Thu 31 Dec 2020 | Validated: Wed 06 Jan 2021 | Status: Awaiting decision.

Application for the variation of condition no. 2 of planning permission ref 20/00580/FUL (Extension of two cold-rooms and creation of gated delivery van area including canopy over the loading bay area and lobby with associated enclosed pump, plant and sprinkler tank within gated enclosure. Relocation of the parent and child parking spaces within the main customer car parking spaces and installation of new glazed escape door within the existing glazed curtain walls on the south elevation.) Tesco, Cygnet View, West Thurrock, RM20 1TX. Ref. No: 20/01774/CV | Received: Mon 21 Dec 2020 | Validated: Thu 07 Jan 2021 | Status: Awaiting decision.

Single storey rear extension, double hip to gable loft conversion with three rear and one front dormers, alterations to front elevation and windows and formation of new vehicle access to highway. 43 Scratton Road, Stanford-le-Hope, SS17 0PA. Ref. No: 20/01816/HHA | Received: Thu 31 Dec 2020 | Validated: Tue 05 Jan 2021 | Status: Awaiting decision.

Loft conversion with rear dormer and front roof light. 35 Brentwood Road, Chadwell St Mary, RM16 4JH. Ref. No: 20/01814/CLOPUD | Received: Wed 30 Dec 2020 | Validated: Mon 04 Jan 2021 | Status: Awaiting decision.

Two-storey wrap around extension, part single-storey to the rear. Render finish to house, new windows. 13 Princes Avenue, Corringham, SS17 7PU. Ref. No: 20/01792/HHA | Received: Tue 29 Dec 2020 | Validated: Mon 04 Jan 2021 | Status: Awaiting decision.

Single storey rear extension. 24 Triumph Close, Chafford Hundred, RM16 6RQ. Ref. No: 20/01793/HHA | Received: Tue 29 Dec 2020 | Validated: Tue 05 Jan 2021 | Status: Awaiting decision.

Reconfiguration of the existing car parking area to provide an additional car parking spaces and cycle provision at 12 Eastern Avenue, West Thurrock. [L] DHL Supply Chain Ltd, Eastern Avenue, West Thurrock, RM20 3ZE. Ref. No: 20/01805/FUL | Received: Tue 29 Dec 2020 | Validated: Wed 06 Jan 2021 | Status: Awaiting decision.

[L] https://regs.thurrock.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?keyVal=QLUHAVQGLOQ00&activeTab=summary [L+]First storey rear extension. Porch and side roof alteration. 7 Badgers Mount, Orsett, RM16 3JB. Ref. No: 20/01796/HHA | Received: Tue 29 Dec 2020 | Validated: Tue 05 Jan 2021 | Status: Awaiting decision.

Single storey rear extension. 6 Dryden Place, Tilbury, RM18 8HQ. Ref. No: 20/01800/HHA | Received: Thu 24 Dec 2020 | Validated: Thu 07 Jan 2021 | Status: Awaiting decision.

Rear extension with a depth of three metres from the original rear wall of the property, with a maximum height of four metres and eaves height of 2.40 metres. 36 Branksome Avenue, Stanford-le-Hope, SS17 8BD. Ref. No: 20/01778/PHA | Received: Mon 21 Dec 2020 | Validated: Tue 05 Jan 2021 | Status: Awaiting decision.

Single storey rear extension, garage conversion and internal alterations. 6 Chichester Close, Chafford Hundred, RM16 6DJ. Ref. No: 20/01772/HHA | Received: Fri 18 Dec 2020 | Validated: Tue 05 Jan 2021 | Status: Awaiting decision.

Application for non-material amendments to planning application 20/00197/HHA (Single storey front and side extensions) to create a more considerable and visually pleasing, simplify the roof pitches and construction to allow for more neater finishes, maximise the internal volume, creating a livable floor plan. Kildare, High Road, Fobbing, SS17 9HY. Ref. No: 20/01716/NMA | Received: Thu 10 Dec 2020 | Validated: Mon 04 Jan 2021 | Status: Awaiting decision.