Clacton-On-Sea, Essex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Clacton-On-Sea, Essex.
Essex · England · Town
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.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £233,804 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Tendring
- Parliamentary constituency: Clacton
- LSOA: Tendring 014E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Clacton-On-Sea.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Clacton-On-Sea.
- 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 Clacton-On-Sea based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
11 planning applications found near Clacton-On-Sea.
- - Clacton Leisure Centre Vista Road Clacton On Sea Essex CO15 6DB
Discharge of Condition for 26/00075/FUL - Condition 5 (details of illumination).
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Tendring | Date: 2026-05-07
View full details - - 62 Oxford Road Clacton On Sea Essex CO15 3TE
Application for Lawful Development Certificate for Proposed Use or Development for use of existing Unit 1 as a convenience store under Use Class E(a).
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Tendring | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - Land adjacent to 182 Old Road Clacton On Sea Essex CO15 3QS
Non Material Amendment to 22/01195/FUL - Repositioning of the approved dwelling and a small adjustment to the ridge height.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Tendring | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - 82 and 84 High Street Clacton On Sea Essex CO15 6PL
Legal Agreement in relation to RAMS for application reference 25/00417/FUL (Request for Legal Team to PREPARE Agreement).
Status: Undecided | Council: Tendring | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - 108B & C Old Road Clacton On Sea Essex CO15 3AA
Legal Agreement in relation to RAMS for application reference 25/00790/FUL (Request for Legal Team to PREPARE Agreement).
Status: Undecided | Council: Tendring | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - 21 Granville Road Clacton On Sea Essex CO15 6BX
Legal Agreement in relation to RAMS for application reference 25/01542/FUL.
Status: Permitted | Council: Tendring | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - 131 - 133 Old Road Clacton On Sea Essex CO15 3AT
Application for Advertisement Consent - Internally illuminated fascia signage
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Tendring | Date: 2025-08-08
View full details - - 206 Wellesley Road Clacton On Sea Essex CO15 3QF
Discharge of conditions application for 21/01074/FUL - Condition 3 (Construction Management Plan), Condition 4 (Drainage), Condition 5 (Renewable Energy Generation Plan (REGP)), Condition 6 (Landscapi
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Tendring | Date: 2025-03-28
View full details - - 120 Old Road Clacton On Sea Essex CO15 3AH
Prior Approval Application under part 3, Class MA of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) for conversion of a ground floor commercial/busines
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Tendring | Date: 2024-12-24
View full details - - Land On The East Side of Old Road Clacton On Sea Essex
Installation of 1 no. 48 sheet digital poster.
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Tendring | Date: 2023-12-22
View full details - - Opposite 1 St Martins Close Clacton On Sea Essex CO15 3NJ
Proposed installation of fixed line broadband electronic communications apparatus.
Status: Withdrawn | Council: Tendring | Date: 2023-07-18
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A brief summary of Clacton-On-Sea in Essex
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 £233,804, 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 Clacton-On-Sea a particularly low-crime area.
Clacton-On-Sea has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Clacton Seafront, Great Clacton. 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 Clacton-On-Sea includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Clacton Cliffs & Foreshore SSSI. 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, 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.
Planning Activity in Clacton-On-Sea
In the last 24 months, 28 planning applications were submitted near Clacton-On-Sea. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 37 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Clacton-On-Sea may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 37 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Clacton-On-Sea were discharge of conditions (9), full planning applications (3), outline applications (2).
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
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Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
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