Great Bentley Parish Council Planning Applications
474 planning applications in the Great Bentley area — 41 currently pending, 352 approved.
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Recent Planning Applications in Great Bentley
Notification under Part 13, Class A of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) for a ground investigation including the excavation of one trial hole and one borehole.
Great Bentley Pumping Station Thorrington Road Great Bentley Essex CO7 8QE
23 Jun 2026
View →Householder Planning Application - New raised roof to garage including dormer windows and external staircase with use of roofspace as home office, and rear lean-to.
Barley View Sturrick Lane Great Bentley Colchester Essex CO7 8PT
16 Jun 2026
View →Householder Planning Application - New raised roof to garage including dormer windows and external staircase with use of roofspace as home office, and rear lean-to.
Rosewood House Sturrick Lane Great Bentley Colchester Essex CO7 8PT
16 Jun 2026
View →Trees in a Conservation Area Notification - Prune back overhanging branches of neighbours tree.
Goodwyns Monsey The Green Great Bentley Colchester Essex CO7 8LX
9 Jun 2026
View →Trees in a Conservation Area Notification - Large False Acacia - reduce by 50%
The Old Rectory The Green Great Bentley Colchester Essex CO7 8QG
4 Jun 2026
View →Outline planning application (all matters reserved except for means of vehicular access into the site from Heckfords Road) for residential development of up to 80 dwellings with associated public open space, infrastructure and landscaping.
Land North of Michael Wright Way and East of Heckfords Road Great Bentley Essex CO7 8RR
15 Apr 2026
View →Application under Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act for Variation of Condition 2 (Approved Plans) of application 24/00486/FUL to substitute a number of drawings to reflect minor design and technical refinements arising from detailed design development.
Land at Admirals Farm Heckfords Road Great Bentley Essex CO7 8RS
8 Apr 2026
View →Works related to Tree Preservation Order (93/00007/TPO) 1 No. Oak - Reduce by 25% and 1 No. Oak - Reduce back to previous points.
Rosewood House Sturrick Lane Great Bentley Colchester Essex CO7 8PT
31 Mar 2026
View →Discharge of conditions application for 24/00486/FUL (APP/P1560/W/25/3369845) - Condition 3 (External Surfaces Materials), Condition 6 (Hard and Soft Landscaping), Condition 7 (Biodiversity Enhancement Strategy), Condition 8 (Water, Energy and Resource Efficiency), Condition 10 (Cycle Parking), Condition 11 (Vehicle Parking), Condition 12 (Sound Insulation Measures), and Condition 13 (Visibility Splays).
Land at Admirals Farm Heckfords Road Great Bentley Essex CO7 8RS
31 Mar 2026
View →Intention to install fixed line broadband apparatus.
Near Applegreen Shell Garage Colchester Road Little Bentley Essex CO7 8RX
31 Mar 2026
View →Outline Planning Application (Access to be considered) - Erection of up to 206 dwellings (Class C3), including affordable homes, together with green and blue infrastructure including a children's play area and allotments, vehicular access from Heckfords Road and the provision of utility services structures.
Land West of Heckfords Road Great Bentley Essex CO7 8RR
31 Mar 2026
View →An exception to the normal requirement to serve a section 211 Notice on the local planning authority as set out in Section 15 (1) (a) (i) of the Town and Country Planning (Tree Preservation) (England) Regulations 2012. To fell dead Lime tree to ground level.
The Anchorage The Green Great Bentley Colchester Essex CO7 8PG
29 Mar 2026
View →Discharge of conditions application for 24/00486/FUL (APP/P1560/W/25/3369845) - Condition 4 (Construction Method Statement) and Condition 5 (Surface Water Strategy)
Land at Admirals Farm Heckfords Road Great Bentley Essex CO7 8RS
4 Mar 2026
View →Legal Agreement in relation to application reference 25/01066/OUT to secure: Schedule 1 - RAMS, Schedule 2 - Affordable Housing, Schedule 3 - Open Space, Schedule 4 - Village Hall, Schedule 5 - Healthcare, Schedule 6 - Education and Libraries, Schedule 7 - Highways and Schedule 8 - BNG.
Land to The South of Weeley Road Great Bentley Essex
4 Mar 2026
View →Non Material Amendment to 24/00486/FUL - To substitute a number of drawings to reflect minor design and technical refinements arising from detailed design development.
Land at Admirals Farm Heckfords Road Great Bentley Essex CO7 8RS
4 Mar 2026
View →Application under Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act for Variation of Condition 2 (Approved Plans) and Condition 3 (Fenestration) of application 25/00680/FULHH to add new first floor bedroom windows on front elevation, amend south west window deign to bedroom 2 and add solar panels to south facing roof slopes.
Pathside Cottage The Path Great Bentley Colchester Essex CO7 8PN
16 Feb 2026
View →Householder Planning Application - Single storey rear extension
The Meadows St Marys Road Great Bentley Colchester Essex CO7 8NN
4 Feb 2026
View →Works related to Tree Preservation Order (92/00033/TPO) - Oak Tree - Prune canopy/branches by approx one third to storm proof tree.
Bonythorne House Weeley Road Great Bentley Colchester Essex CO7 8PE
27 Jan 2026
View →Deed of variation (under Town and Country Planning Act 1990 Section 106A), to the terms of the legal agreement related to planning application reference 24/00486/FUL to allow for Deed of release/discharge to remove the unilateral undertaking from the approved permission.
Admirals Green North of Michael Wright Way Heckfords Road Great Bentley Essex CO7 8RS
22 Jan 2026
View →Householder Planning Application - Proposed conversion of existing barn to ancillary residential accommodation in association with Grain Yard (Resubmisison of 23/00005/FULHH).
Grain Yard Sturrick Lane Great Bentley Essex CO7 8PT
8 Jan 2026
View →Works related to Tree Preservation Order (92/00048/TPO) - T1 Sycamore - Reduce and reshape by 4.5 meters
Ashanti Sturrick Lane Great Bentley Colchester Essex CO7 8PS
11 Dec 2025
View →Householder Planning Application - Proposed new enclosed entrance porch.
30 Michael Wright Way Great Bentley Colchester Essex CO7 8GH
10 Dec 2025
View →Discharge of conditions application for 25/01134/FUL - Condition 3 (Sustainable Construction and Energy Efficiency).
Plough Road Centre Plough Road Great Bentley Essex CO7 8LG
9 Dec 2025
View →Householder Planning Application - Single storey outbuilding with glazed walkway to dwelling house.
White Lodge Weeley Road Great Bentley Colchester Essex CO7 8PD
24 Nov 2025
View →Application to determine if prior approved is required under Part 6, Class A of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) for General Purpose steel framed agricultural building with lean to.
Brook Farm Thorrington Road Great Bentley Colchester Essex CO7 8QP
10 Nov 2025
View →Outline Planning Application (Access to be considered) - multi-use sports community building incorporating a cricket pavilion, a cricket pitch and enabling residential development of up to 120no. dwellings.
Land to The North of Weeley Road Great Bentley Essex CO7 8PE
31 Oct 2025
View →Intention to install fixed line broadband apparatus.
Opposite The Old Rectory The Green Great Bentley Essex CO7 8PW
30 Oct 2025
View →Works related to Tree Preservation Order (93/00007/TPO) - Large Oak Tree - Reducing back to previous points.
Barley View Sturrick Lane Great Bentley Colchester Essex CO7 8PT
23 Oct 2025
View →Trees in a Conservation Area Notification - 1 No. (T1) Blackthorne/Hawthorne - Reduce down to 6ft, to keep free from neighbouring beech tree.
Chapel House Heckfords Road Great Bentley Colchester Essex CO7 8PQ
23 Oct 2025
View →Trees in a Conservation Area Notification - 2 No. (T1) and (T2) Crab Apples - Reduce Crowns by 1-2 m.
Dominica Moors Close Great Bentley Colchester Essex CO7 8QL
23 Oct 2025
View →Installation of Fixed Line Broadband Apparatus.
Near to Wishing Well Holly Bush Hill Great Bentley Colchester Essex CO7 8RN
2 Oct 2025
View →Installation of Fixed Line Broadband Apparatus.
Near to Wishing Well Holly Bush Hill Great Bentley Colchester Essex CO7 8RN
2 Oct 2025
View →Householder Planning Application - Extension to existing garage to allow for home office conversion
Christmas Cottage The Green Great Bentley Essex CO7 8PJ
29 Sept 2025
View →Discharge of conditions application for 25/00680/FULHH - Condition 3 (Fenstration Details), Condition 4 (Access Material), Condition 5 (Landscaping Scheme), and Condition 8 (Landscape Protection).
Pathside Cottage The Path Great Bentley Essex CO7 8PN
25 Sept 2025
View →Works related to Tree Preservation Order (92/00049/TPO) - G1 Group of Lime Trees - Reshape by 4 metres.
Sunny Holme Sturrick Lane Great Bentley Essex CO7 8PS
11 Sept 2025
View →Householder Planning Application - Two storey side extension (following demolition of existing side extension)
Heckford House Heckfords Road Great Bentley Essex CO7 8RR
8 Sept 2025
View →Trees in a Conservation Area Notification - 1 No. Wild Cherry Tree - Minor cut back of new growth to maintain canopy, tree adjacent to rear driveway.
The Tudor House The Green Great Bentley Colchester Essex CO7 8PG
26 Aug 2025
View →Trees in a Conservation Area Notification - T1 Hazel - Reduce and reshape by 50%.
Bluebell Cottage The Path Great Bentley Essex CO7 8PN
19 Aug 2025
View →Householder Planning Application - Proposed porch to replace existing.
40 Birch Avenue Great Bentley Colchester Essex CO7 8LR
13 Aug 2025
View →Application under Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act for Variation of Condition 2 (Approved Plans and Documents) of application 24/00908/FULHH to allow for erection of approved garage and porch only.
Whytewood Sturrick Lane Great Bentley Essex CO7 8PS
1 Aug 2025
View →Proposal to install electronic communications apparatus/development ancillary to radio equipment housing.
Admirals Farm Heckfords Road Great Bentley Colchester Essex CO7 8RS
25 Jul 2025
View →Trees in a Conservation Area Notification - 1 No. Tree of heaven (T1) - To Fell. Symptoms of decay and overhanging other properties.
Hamilton House The Green Great Bentley Colchester Essex CO7 8LY
21 Jul 2025
View →Outline Planning Application (Access to be considered) - for up to 80 dwellings, parking, landscaping, drainage and all other associated infrastructure.
Land to The South of Weeley Road Great Bentley Essex
18 Jul 2025
View →Trees in a Conservation Area Notification - T2 - Eucalyptus - Fell. T3 - Silver Birch - Crown lift by 2m. T4 - Cypress to reduce by 70% to bring in line with Yew hedge.
Timbers Weeley Road Great Bentley Colchester Essex CO7 8PD
4 Jul 2025
View →Planning Application - Change from 1 x 2 bedroom dwelling (approved under 24/00572/FUL) to 2 x 1 bedroom dwellings.
Restaurant and Premises The Green Great Bentley Essex CO7 8PJ
4 Jul 2025
View →Works related to Tree Preservation Order (84/00026/TPO) - T1 - Copper Beech - Fell
Timbers Weeley Road Great Bentley Essex CO7 8PD
4 Jul 2025
View →Works to trees in a Conservation Area - 1 No. Lime - reduce and reshape by 3 m, 1 No. Silver Birch - reduce and reshape by 2 m, 1 No. Silver Birch - balance by removing 1m on left side.
The Moors The Green Great Bentley Colchester Essex CO7 8PG
23 Jun 2025
View →Planning Application - detached garage to rear and grasscrete driveway
The Moors The Green Great Bentley Essex CO7 8PG
23 Jun 2025
View →Trees in a Conservation Area Notification - T1 Magnolia Grand Flora - Reduce height by 1 to 1 1/2 Metres. T2 Bay Tree, 73 Yew Tree, T4 Laylandii - Reduce height by 1 to 1 1/2 Metres and remove overhanging branches.
Wayside The Green Great Bentley Essex CO7 8PA
16 Jun 2025
View →Planning Application - Two-storey rear extension to property and single storey side extension.
68 Birch Avenue Great Bentley Essex CO7 8LS
9 Jun 2025
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