Bradfield, Essex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bradfield, Essex.
Essex · England · settlement
Planning applications in Bradfield are administered by Tendring District Council. View the full Tendring District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Bradfield
Bradfield is a village and civil parish located near Manningtree in Essex, approximately 9 miles west of Harwich along the River Stour. Situated on the B1352 road, which historically served as a coaching route, Bradfield, along with the hamlet of Bradwell Heath, forms a significant linear settlement. As of the 2021 census, the parish had a population of 1,253, making it an important community for those researching planning applications in the area.
Population: 1,253 (2021)
District: Tendring
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £325,030 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Tendring
- Parliamentary constituency: Harwich and North Essex
- LSOA: Tendring 003A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bradfield.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bradfield.
- 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 Bradfield based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
36 planning applications found near Bradfield.
- - 10 Wix Road Bradfield Essex CO11 2UZ
Intention to Install Fixed Line Broadband Apparatus.
Status: Undecided | Type: Telecoms | Council: Tendring | Date: 2026-06-18
View full details - 26/00652/FULHH · Received: Wed 22 Apr 2026 · Validated: Tue 28 Apr 2026 - Hawthorn The Street Bradfield Manningtree Essex CO11 2UU
Householder Planning Application for front sliding driveway gate with adjacent pedestrian access, including a set back entrance gate, new post, and parcel box.
Status: Undecided | Council: Tendring | Date: 2026-04-28 - - Brook End The Street Bradfield Manningtree Essex CO11 2UU
Householder Planning Application - Single storey front and rear extensions and garage conversion.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tendring | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - Land At Former Power Station Site On Northern Side Of Cambois Cambois Northumberland
Discharge of Condition 2 (Biodiversity) of approved application 25/03390/REM
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2026-02-06
View full details - - Myrtle Cottage The Street Bradfield Manningtree Essex CO11 2US
Householder Planning Application - Reinstatement like for like of fire damaged dwelling, using matching materials to restore to pre-incident condition.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tendring | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - Thatched Cottage Wix Road Bradfield Manningtree Essex CO11 2UX
Application for Lawful Development Certificate for Proposed Use or Development for use of the land for siting a mobile home for use ancillary to the main dwelling.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Tendring | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - Grasmere The Street Bradfield Manningtree Essex CO11 2UU
Householder Planning Application - Alterations and extension to roof to create first floor living accommodation including dormer windows and rooflights, and front extension and part two storey, part s
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tendring | Date: 2025-12-12
View full details - - The Brambles Wix Road Bradfield Manningtree Essex CO11 2UX
Householder Planning Application - Two car cart lodge.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tendring | Date: 2025-11-04
View full details - - 6 Harwich Road Bradfield Manningtree Essex CO11 2XN
Householder Planning Application - Erection of part single / part two storey rear extension following demolition of detached workshop outbuilding and rear conservatory.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tendring | Date: 2025-10-14
View full details - - The Red House Heath Road Bradfield Manningtree Essex CO11 2UZ
Alterations to existing residential storage outbuilding to form ancillary accommodation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tendring | Date: 2023-11-20
View full details - - Millwood Heath Road Bradfield Manningtree Essex CO11 2UZ
Proposed single storey and two storey rear extension (following demolition of existing rear extensions).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tendring | Date: 2023-07-10
View full details - - Msida Heath Road Bradfield Manningtree Essex CO11 2UZ
1 No. Oak - reduce back to previous cutting points
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Tendring | Date: 2019-01-30
View full details - - 1 Hope Cottages Heath Road Bradfield Manningtree Essex CO11 2UZ
Single storey rear extension and internal wall/roof alterations for access purposes into new extension.
Status: Rejected | Type: Heritage | Council: Tendring | Date: 2016-05-03
View full details - - Tanglewood Crow Hall Lane Bradfield Manningtree Essex CO11 2XA
Retention of existing fence and gates.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tendring | Date: 2014-06-06
View full details - - Tanglewood Crow Hall Lane Bradfield Manningtree Essex CO11 2XA
Two storey side extension. Single storey rear extension. Front porch extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tendring | Date: 2011-01-24
View full details - - Msida Heath Road Bradfield Manningtree Essex CO11 2UZ
1 No. Oak - rear garden - cut back by 25%
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Tendring | Date: 2010-11-12
View full details - - The Walkers Heath Road Bradfield Manningtree Essex CO11 2UZ
Replacement of ground floor window to bathroom.
Status: Rejected | Type: Heritage | Council: Tendring | Date: 2010-04-29
View full details - - Msida Heath Road Bradfield Manningtree Essex CO11 2UZ
Removal of grass verge in front of garden wall & replace with concrete base approx 1"depth and cover hotlay tarmac approx 3"depth to abut with existing tarmax footpath.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Tendring | Date: 2009-07-03
View full details - - The Glebe Wix Road Bradfield Manningtree Essex CO11 2UX
1.) Existing use of dwelling by persons not employed locally in agriculture.2.) Existing use of former farm land as garden.
Status: Unresolved | Type: Amendment | Council: Tendring | Date: 2009-04-03
View full details - - Msida Heath Road Bradfield Manningtree Essex CO11 2UZ
1 no. Oak Tree - remove approx. 25% of top hamper.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Tendring | Date: 2007-01-25
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A brief summary of Bradfield in Essex
Bradfield is a village and civil parish located near Manningtree in Essex, approximately 9 miles west of Harwich along the River Stour. Situated on the B1352 road, which historically served as a coaching route, Bradfield, along with the hamlet of Bradwell Heath, forms a significant linear settlement. As of the 2021 census, the parish had a population of 1,253, making it an important community for those researching planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,253 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Tendring district.
Property prices in Bradfield show an average sale price of £325,030, 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 Bradfield a particularly low-crime area.
Bradfield has one conservation area within its boundaries: Bradfield. 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 Bradfield includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Stour Estuary SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Suffolk Coast & Heaths; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Stour and Orwell Estuaries; 1 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Bradfield 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 Bradfield
In the last 24 months, 23 planning applications were submitted near Bradfield. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Bradfield may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 50 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Bradfield were full planning applications (11), discharge of conditions (3), amendments (3). Full planning applications account for 48% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
7 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 6 were dismissed (14% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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