How long do planning decisions take near Bath Side?

The average planning decision time near Bath Side is 45 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 Bath Side?

The planning approval rate near Bath Side is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Bath Side?

The most common type of planning application near Bath Side is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Bath Side?

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Bath Side, Essex Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Bath Side, Essex.

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About Bath Side

Bath Side Battery, constructed in 1811 to protect the port of Harwich, Essex, originally featured three 24-pound cannons. Over time, the battery fell into disrepair, and following excavations in 1990, its location was marked out near the now-demolished Anchor pub on Stour Road. As of April 2019, the site remains undeveloped, with future plans yet to be announced, making it a point of interest for potential planning applications in the area.

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Area Information

Admin district: Tendring
Parliamentary constituency: Harwich and North Essex
LSOA: Tendring 004C

Crime Statistics

88 crimes reported in 2026-03.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 51
criminal-damage-arson: 9
shoplifting: 8
other-theft: 5
burglary: 3
public-order: 3
vehicle-crime: 3
anti-social-behaviour: 2
other-crime: 2
drugs: 1
robbery: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Bath Side.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Bath Side based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Bath Side.

- 32 Church Street Harwich Essex CO12 3EA
Householder Planning Application - Single storey rear extension and replacement doors and windows to main rear building elevation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tendring | Date: 2026-04-27
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- Bathside Bay Stour Road Harwich Essex CO12 3HF
Discharge of conditions application for 23/01594/FUL - Condition 9 (Parkeston Roundabout Review).
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Tendring | Date: 2026-02-17
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- DLG Logistics Stour Road Harwich Essex CO12 3HF
Planning Application - Erection of a lightweight aluminium-framed storage building (B8 use) for pallet handling and consolidation and associated welfare unit.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tendring | Date: 2026-01-30
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- 27 Kings Head Street Harwich Essex CO12 3EE
Trees in a Conservation Area Notification - 1 No. Willow tree - Reduce by 30%.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Tendring | Date: 2025-10-24
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A brief summary of Bath Side in Essex

The Bath Side area recorded 88 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.

Bath Side has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Shotley Gate, Harwich, Lower Dovercourt. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Bath Side includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Orwell Estuary SSSI, Harwich Foreshore SSSI, Stour Estuary SSSI; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Suffolk Coast & Heaths; 3 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Stour and Orwell Estuaries; 3 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Stour and Orwell Estuaries. 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 Bath Side

In the last 24 months, 16 planning applications were submitted near Bath Side. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 45 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Bath Side may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 45 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Bath Side were full planning applications (4), tree works (4), discharge of conditions (3). Full planning applications account for 25% 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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