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Core Strategy Adopted The Rochford District Core Strategy was formally adopted by the Council on 13 December 2011 following the Planning Inspectorate's decision that the Plan was sound and legally compliant. The Rochford District Core Strategy is the main …

General Election 2024 The results for the General Election held on 04 July 2024 are below. If you are viewing this page on a mobile device please scroll across the page to see the full table. Election results from previous years are also available from …

Reuse Some items are just too good to not be reused by someone. Before contacting the council why not consider donating your items to an organisation where they can be reused by someone in need. It’s quick, easy and free to pass on your items and some …

If you are of State Pension age (aged 66 years or older) and are on a low income, you may be entitled to extra money and support with heating costs. Pension Credit is worth on average £3,900 per year and unlocks additional support including Winter Fuel …

What are Building Regulations? The Building Regulations are concerned with the constructional details of buildings and set down minimum standards to safeguard the health and safety of persons in and around buildings; conserve fuel and power and water, …

Here are answers to common questions about planning and building control services. General Q: What is the difference between planning and building control? A: Planning concerns the use, appearance and impact of buildings, while building control concerns …

  Make a booking request for the Dutch Cottage It's certainly not everyday that you get the chance to see an octagonal house! So make sure when visiting Rayleigh that you stop off and see the Dutch Cottage. The Dutch Cottage is an octagonal building on …

Development Management Plan Adopted The Rochford District Development Management Plan was formally adopted by the Council on 16 December 2014 following confirmation from the Planning Inspector conducting the examination that the Plan was sound and legally …

New fees from  1 April 2025 Please see the fee schedule under 'Related content'. Should you have any queries in relation to the charges, please contact Building Control using this form . When you submit a building regulation application you will have to …

Street Trading Policy The Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982 lays down certain regulations concerning street trading. Street trading means selling, exposing or offering for sale any article in the street. The term 'street' includes …