Search Brightlingsea planning applications
14 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Brightlingsea · updated daily · Tendring District Council
- 15 Oysters Reach Brightlingsea Colchester Essex CO7 0HYAwaiting decisionApplication for Lawful Development Certificate for Proposed Use or Development of existing dwelling (Class C3) for partial garage conversion to home workshop/habitable space.Received 23 Oct 202626/01482/LUPROP
- 41 Elm Drive Brightlingsea Colchester Essex CO7 0LAAwaiting decisionHouseholder Planning Application - Two storey side extension (following demolition of garage).Received 7 Oct 202626/01554/FULHH
- 5 Hastings Place Brightlingsea Colchester Essex CO7 0PBAwaiting decisionHouseholder Planning Application - Single storey front extension.Received 6 Oct 202626/01479/FULHH
- Ye Olde Swan 15 High Street Brightlingsea Colchester Essex CO7 0AEAwaiting decisionApplication for Listed Building Consent - Refurbishment and improvement of the existing public house, including internal alterations to the bar, lounge/dining areas, snug and toilet facilities.Received 23 Sep 202626/01495/LBC
- Ye Olde Swan 15 High Street Brightlingsea Colchester Essex CO7 0AEAwaiting decisionPlanning Application - Refurbishment and improvement of the existing public house, including internal alterations to the bar, lounge/dining areas, snug and toilet facilities.Received 23 Sep 202626/01494/FUL
Planning in Brightlingsea
- Approved
- 88%
- 36 of 41 decided
- Decision time
- about 6 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Brightlingsea in the last 24 months, from Tendring District Council's planning register.
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Planning authority: Tendring District Council
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About Brightlingsea
Brightlingsea is a coastal town and civil parish located in the Tendring district of Essex, England, positioned between Colchester and Clacton-on-Sea at the mouth of the River Colne. Known for its small but active port, the town had a population of 8,680 according to the 2021 census, making it a noteworthy area for those researching planning applications and development opportunities in the region. The town has a population of approximately 8,680 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Tendring district.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Brightlingsea area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Brightlingsea a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Brightlingsea has 12 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Brightlingsea 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.brightlingsea-town.co.uk/.
To comment on or object to a planning application near Brightlingsea, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 79 planning applications were submitted near Brightlingsea. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 45 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (18), discharge of conditions (10), telecoms (9).
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate).