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House prices in Tendring District Council: average £259,568, -1.4% over 12 months (UK House Price Index, July 2026)

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Tendring District Council received?
Tendring District Council received 2,078 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 86%.
How long does Tendring District Council take to decide applications?
Tendring District Council takes an average of 49 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate for Tendring District Council?
Tendring District Council approves 86% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.
How do I object to a planning application in Tendring District Council?
Submit your representation to Tendring District Council during the public consultation period, typically 21 days from when the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Tendring District Council planning portal.
Can I appeal a Tendring District Council planning decision?
Yes. If Tendring District Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 720 appeals were lodged against Tendring District Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 34% success rate.

Planning data sourced from Tendring District Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

About Tendring District Council Planning Authority

Track every planning application and planning permission decision in the Tendring District Council area. View live status, browse proposals by postcode, and get free email alerts for new developments. Updated daily from the council planning portal.

Tendring District Council serves the north-east Essex area, with its headquarters located in Clacton-on-Sea, the district's largest town. Other notable towns within the district include Brightlingsea, Harwich, Dovercourt, Frinton-on-Sea, Walton-on-the-Naze, and Manningtree, making it a diverse region for planning applications and local developments.

The council area encompasses 80 towns and villages, including Brightlingsea, Clacton-On-Sea, Frinton-On-Sea, Harwich and Walton-On-The-Naze. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Tendring District Council received 2,078 planning applications. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (302), discharge of conditions (221), tree works (214). 13 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

720 planning appeals were lodged against Tendring District Council decisions, of which 210 were allowed and 412 were dismissed (34% success rate).

Residents and developers can search all planning permission and permitted development applications for Tendring District Council above. To comment or object to a live application, visit the Tendring District Council planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original submission for every application listed.