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Planning in Clacton-On-Sea

Approved
89%
77 of 86 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Clacton-On-Sea in the last 24 months, from Tendring District Council's planning register.

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About Clacton-On-Sea

Clacton-on-Sea, a prominent coastal town in Essex, is the largest settlement in the Tendring District, boasting a population of 53,200 as of 2021. Positioned on the Tendring Peninsula, it lies approximately 77 miles northeast of London and 16 miles southeast of Colchester. This seaside destination offers a variety of planning opportunities, given its strategic location and growing community.

Property prices in Clacton-On-Sea show an average sale price of £271,188, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Clacton-On-Sea has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Clacton-On-Sea 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Clacton-On-Sea, 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, 143 planning applications were submitted near Clacton-On-Sea. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (15), full planning applications (7), telecoms (4).

5 planning appeals were lodged, of which 4 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (80% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Clacton-On-Sea?
In the last 24 months, 143 planning applications were submitted near Clacton-On-Sea. The approval rate is 89%.
How long do planning decisions take near Clacton-On-Sea?
The average planning decision time near Clacton-On-Sea is 56 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 Clacton-On-Sea?
The planning approval rate near Clacton-On-Sea is 89%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Clacton-On-Sea?
The most common type of planning application near Clacton-On-Sea is discharge of conditions, with 15 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Clacton-On-Sea?
You can search and track planning applications near Clacton-On-Sea on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.