Brightlingsea, Essex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Brightlingsea, Essex.
Essex · England · Town
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.
Population: 8,680 (2021)
District: Tendring
Website: http://www.brightlingsea-town.co.uk/
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Area Information
- Admin district: Colchester
- Parliamentary constituency: Harwich and North Essex
- LSOA: Colchester 017D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Brightlingsea.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Brightlingsea.
- 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 Brightlingsea based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
56 planning applications found near Brightlingsea.
- - 61 Regent Road Brightlingsea Colchester Essex CO7 0NN
Works related to Tree Preservation Order (96/00063/TPO) - T1 - Poplar - Reduce overextend lateral limbs by 2-3m and remove major dead wood throughout the crown, Reduce the lateral limbs growing by 3-4
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Tendring | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - - 66 Upper Park Road Brightlingsea Colchester Essex CO7 0JG
Householder Planning Application - Single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tendring | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - 7 Seaview Road Brightlingsea Colchester Essex CO7 0PP
Householder Planning Application - Single storey rear extension (following removal of existing rear extension).
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tendring | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - 7 Manor House Way Brightlingsea Colchester Essex CO7 0QN
Householder Planning Application - Single storey side and rear extension and porch
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tendring | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - 2 Upper Park Road Brightlingsea Colchester Essex CO7 0JP
Householder Planning Application - Erection of a two storey side extension and side porch.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tendring | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - O/S 2A Lower Park Road Brightlingsea Essex CO7 0LQ
Installation of Fixed Line Broadband Apparatus.
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Tendring | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - O/S 16 Well Street Brightlingsea Essex
Installation of fixed line broadband electronic communications apparatus.
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Tendring | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - Opposite 35 Upper Park Road Brightlingsea Essex
Installation of fixed line broadband electronic communications apparatus.
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Tendring | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - Opposite 30 Edward Avenue Brightlingsea Essex CO7 0LZ
Installation of fixed line broadband electronic communications apparatus.
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Tendring | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - O/s 18 Spring Road Brightlingsea Essex CO7 0PJ
Installation of fixed line broadband electronic communications apparatus.
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Tendring | Date: 2025-12-19
View full details - - 34A - 34B Church Road Brightlingsea Colchester Essex CO7 0JF
Planning Application - Use of care home (use class C2) without age restrictions to provide a care home (use class C2) for up to 10 no. children.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tendring | Date: 2025-12-10
View full details - - 11 Regent Close Brightlingsea Colchester Essex CO7 0NY
Householder Planning Application - Rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tendring | Date: 2025-10-29
View full details - - 67 Church Road Brightlingsea Essex CO7 0JF
Householder Planning Application - Side extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tendring | Date: 2025-10-03
View full details - - 20 George Avenue Brightlingsea Colchester Essex CO7 0NE
Application under Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act for Variation of Condition 2 (Approved Plans) of application 25/00123/FULHH to reflect new drawing number with added 1m of length.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Tendring | Date: 2025-05-02
View full details - - 20 George Avenue Brightlingsea Colchester Essex CO7 0NE
Householder Planning Application - Single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tendring | Date: 2025-01-28
View full details - - Folkards Lane Brightlingsea Essex CO7 0SJ
Overhead Lines Application - install new overhead line pole.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Other | Council: Tendring | Date: 2024-08-08
View full details - - 9 Pertwee Close Brightlingsea Colchester Essex CO7 0RT
Proposed new double storey rear extension with new windows and doors. Finished with double hipped roof. New timber frame entrance porch with dual pitch tiled roof. New brick built detached garage. Exi
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tendring | Date: 2023-09-15
View full details - - 56 Ladysmith Avenue Brightlingsea Colchester Essex CO7 0JD
Proposed part conversion of existing outbuilding to annex for a purpose ancillary and incidental to existing dwellinghouse.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tendring | Date: 2023-03-02
View full details - - Kimber Recreation Way Brightlingsea Colchester Essex CO7 0NJ
Proposed single storey and part second storey extensions.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tendring | Date: 2022-04-19
View full details - - 3 George Avenue Brightlingsea Essex CO7 0NE
Proposed move of rear fence forward by 1.8 metres with a 0.6 metre post and rail fence to the boundary.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tendring | Date: 2021-09-20
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A brief summary of Brightlingsea in Essex
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 were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Brightlingsea a particularly low-crime area.
Brightlingsea has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Brightlingsea Hall and All Saints Church, Brightlingsea. 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 Brightlingsea includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Colne Estuary SSSI; 4 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Essex Estuaries; 3 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Colne Estuary (Mid-Essex Coast Phase 2); 3 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, Brightlingsea planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.brightlingsea-town.co.uk/. 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 Brightlingsea
In the last 24 months, 75 planning applications were submitted near Brightlingsea. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 46 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Brightlingsea may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 46 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Brightlingsea were full planning applications (32), discharge of conditions (14), tree works (11). Full planning applications account for 43% 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, 72 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
41 planning appeals were lodged, of which 8 were allowed and 33 were dismissed (20% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 39 applications
- Refused: 2 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 33 applications
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