Alresford, Essex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Alresford, Essex.
Essex · England · settlement
Planning applications in Alresford are administered by Tendring District Council. View the full Tendring District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Alresford
Alresford is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the Tendring district of Essex, just 9 km southeast of Colchester and 39 km northeast of Chelmsford. The village boasts a primary school, pre-school, and a church, making it a community-focused area. Recognized for its charm, Alresford won the Essex Village of the Year competition in 2012 and shared first place in 2019. As of the 2021 census, the parish had a population of 2,462, reflecting its vibrant community atmosphere.
Population: 2,462 (2021)
District: Tendring
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £637,484 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Tendring
- Parliamentary constituency: Clacton
- LSOA: Tendring 009C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Alresford.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Alresford.
- 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 Alresford based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
20 planning applications found near Alresford.
- 26/01002/FULHH · Received: Wed 01 Jul 2026 · Validated: Wed 01 Jul 2026 - 30 Station Road Alresford Colchester Essex CO7 8BU
Householder Planning Application - Single storey rear extension (following removal of rear conservatory).
Status: Undecided | Council: Tendring | Date: 2026-07-01 - - 30 Station Road Alresford Colchester Essex CO7 8BU
Householder Planning Application - Single storey rear extension (following removal of rear conservatory).
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tendring | Date: 2026-07-01
View full details - 26/00951/FULHH · Received: Mon 22 Jun 2026 · Validated: Fri 26 Jun 2026 - Valden Ford Lane Alresford Colchester Essex CO7 8AT
Householder Planning Application - Conversion of existing garage including new raised flat roof.
Status: Undecided | Council: Tendring | Date: 2026-06-26 - - Valden Ford Lane Alresford Colchester Essex CO7 8AT
Householder Planning Application - Conversion of existing garage including new raised flat roof.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tendring | Date: 2026-06-22
View full details - - Land off of Cockaynes Lane Alresford Essex CO7 8BT
Legal Agreement in relation to application reference 25/00374/OUT to secure Schedule 1 - RAMS, Schedule 2 - Affordable Housing, Schedule 3 - Age Restriction, Schedule 4 - Self-Build, Schedule 5 - Open
Status: Undecided | Council: Tendring | Date: 2026-04-09
View full details - - Old School House Ford Lane Alresford Colchester Essex CO7 8AU
Works related to Tree Preservation Order (78/000/15/TPO) - Crown lift by 5 metres two horse chestnut trees. Reducing by 2 metre one low branch on horse chestnut.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Tendring | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - OPP 17 Cox Road Alresford Essex CO7 8EJ
Intention to install fixed line broadband apparatus.
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Tendring | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - OS 47 Station Road Alresford Essex CO7 8BS
Intention to install fixed line broadband apparatus.
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Tendring | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - OPP 10 Orchard Road Alresford Essex CO7 8DX
Intention to install fixed line broadband apparatus.
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Tendring | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - O/S 2 Chestnut Road Alresford Essex CO7 8DR
Intention to install fixed line broadband apparatus.
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Tendring | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - O/S 18 Orchard Road Alresford Essex CO7 8DX
Intention to install fixed line broadband apparatus.
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Tendring | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - O/S 17 Heath Road Alresford Essex CO7 8DT
Intention to install fixed line broadband apparatus.
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Tendring | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - 5 Cherrywoods Station Road Alresford Colchester Essex CO7 8BU
Works related to Tree Preservation Order (99/00013/TPO) 1 No. Oak Tree - Reduce overhang by 30%.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Tendring | Date: 2025-10-27
View full details - - 5 Pippin Way Alresford Colchester Essex CO7 8FL
Householder Planning Application - Single storey rear and part side extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tendring | Date: 2025-02-04
View full details - - 138 Wivenhoe Road Alresford Essex CO7 8AQ
Householder Planning Application - Single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tendring | Date: 2024-11-22
View full details - - 61 Station Road Alresford Colchester Essex CO7 8AA
Householder Planning Application - Proposed side dormer (following demolition of chimney stack).
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Tendring | Date: 2024-10-25
View full details - - 2 Cockaynes Lane Alresford Colchester Essex CO7 8BZ
Prior Approval Application under Part 1, Class A of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) for demolition of existing conservatory and constuct
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Tendring | Date: 2023-07-07
View full details - - Coach Road Surgery 1 Coach Road Alresford Colchester Essex CO7 8EA
Discharge of Condition 3 (Construction Management Plan) of application 22/01073/DETAIL.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Tendring | Date: 2023-06-13
View full details - - Land North of Cockaynes Lane Alresford Essex CO7 8BT
Non Material Amendment to application reference 18/00367/FUL for amendments to the landscaping.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Tendring | Date: 2023-04-27
View full details - - Land South of Cockaynes Lane Alresford Essex CO7 8BZ
Non Material Amendment to application reference 14/01823/OUT for changes to approved landscape plans. Number of trees unable to be planted due to visibility splays and have been relocated to not affec
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Tendring | Date: 2023-04-27
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A brief summary of Alresford in Essex
Alresford is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the Tendring district of Essex, just 9 km southeast of Colchester and 39 km northeast of Chelmsford. The village boasts a primary school, pre-school, and a church, making it a community-focused area. Recognized for its charm, Alresford won the Essex Village of the Year competition in 2012 and shared first place in 2019. As of the 2021 census, the parish had a population of 2,462, reflecting its vibrant community atmosphere. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,462 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Tendring district.
Property prices in Alresford show an average sale price of £637,484, 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 Alresford a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Alresford includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Colne Estuary SSSI; 10 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Essex Estuaries; 2 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Colne Estuary (Mid-Essex Coast Phase 2); 2 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Colne Estuary (Mid-Essex Coast Phase 2). These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Alresford planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Alresford
In the last 24 months, 22 planning applications were submitted near Alresford. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 37 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Alresford.
The average decision time of 37 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Alresford were full planning applications (7), telecoms (6), tree works (3). Full planning applications account for 32% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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