How long do planning decisions take near Aldham?

The average planning decision time near Aldham is 68 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Aldham?

The planning approval rate near Aldham is 0%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Aldham?

The most common type of planning application near Aldham is full planning applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Aldham?

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Aldham, Essex Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Aldham, Essex.

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About Aldham

Aldham is a civil parish and village situated 4.5 miles west of Colchester in the City of Colchester district of Essex. It falls within the parliamentary constituency of Harwich and North Essex and is governed by its own parish council, making it an important local authority for planning applications and community development in the area.

Population: 507 (2021) · Area: 2.8 km²

District: Colchester

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £371,772 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Colchester
Parliamentary constituency: Harwich and North Essex
LSOA: Colchester 001D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-03.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Aldham.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Aldham.

Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)

Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Aldham based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Aldham.

- Rose Cottage, Halstead Road, Aldham Colchester CO6 3PP
2 story extension to side land adding 2 bedrooms on first floor (existing third bedroom will become bathroom) a living area snug and utility to grounds floor
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Colchester | Date: 2026-02-27
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A brief summary of Aldham in Essex

Aldham covers an area of approximately 2.8 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.

Property prices in Aldham show an average sale price of £371,772, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Aldham a particularly low-crime area.

Aldham has one conservation area within its boundaries: Fordstreet. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Aldham includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Aldham

In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Aldham. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 68 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Aldham.

At 68 days on average, decisions near Aldham slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Aldham were full planning applications (3), tree works (2), other applications (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 5 smaller schemes were submitted.

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