We treat applications for general living expenses as a priority.General living expenses applicationsThe following general living expense applications will be processed within the same working day they're received:
A building regulation application is needed for any habitable extension to an existing residential building.Most houses are suitable for extending, as long as you have the space. When thinking about whether your house is suitable for extending, you should consider:
Building regulations apply to residential alterations and extensions.You can download detailed advice below.Building control residential guides:
The Pride in Place Impact Fund is designed to support communities within the geographical area of Thurrock.
Planning obligations – also known as Section 106 – are agreements that can be attached to a planning permission to make a development acceptable that would otherwise be unacceptable in planning terms. The agreements are between local authorities and developers.
We use the Infrastructure Requirement List as a basis for negotiating planning obligations – in particular Section 106 agreements.
You can travel for free on local buses once you reach state pension age – go to GOV.UK: check your state pension age. to find out if you're eligible for free local bus travel before you reach state pension age.
You can apply if you are either in receipt of benefit, or working and receive a low income.How to apply for the Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF)You should make all applications online, including applications for food and toiletries.
The Local Plan is informed by a wide range of evidence that helps to shape planning policies and guide future development across the Borough.