Dedham, Essex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Dedham, Essex.
Essex · England · settlement
Planning applications in Dedham are administered by Colchester City Council. View the full Colchester City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Dedham
Dedham is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the City of Colchester district of Essex, England, near the scenic River Stour, which marks the boundary between Essex and Suffolk. The village is adjacent to the small market town of Manningtree and is celebrated for its stunning natural surroundings, being part of the Dedham Vale National Landscape. As of the 2021 census, Dedham's population stands at 1,992, making it a charming community for prospective planning applications in the area.
Population: 1,992 (2021)
District: Colchester
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Area Information
- Admin district: Colchester
- Parliamentary constituency: Harwich and North Essex
- LSOA: Colchester 017C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Dedham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Dedham.
- 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 Dedham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
12 planning applications found near Dedham.
- - Little House, High Street, Dedham Colchester CO7 6HJ
Application to discharge condition 4 (external render), 5 (external painting) and 6 (roof, parapet & external joinery) of planning permission 231746
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Colchester | Date: 2026-06-22
View full details - - Little House, High Street, Dedham Colchester CO7 6HJ
Application to discharge condition 3 (external render), 4 (external window joinery) and 5 (rainwater goods) of planning permission 251382
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Colchester | Date: 2026-06-22
View full details - - Little House, High Street, Dedham Colchester CO7 6HJ
Application to discharge condition 6 (fireplaces), 8 (internal joinery), 10 (render), 11 (external painting) and 12 (details of roof,parapet, external joinery) of planning permission 231747
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Colchester | Date: 2026-06-22
View full details - - Mill House, Mill Lane, Dedham Colchester CO7 6DH
T1 & T2 - Lime - reduced down in height by up to 10m and reducing sides by up to 3m and deadwood clean
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Colchester | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - 21 Rectory Road,
Installation of replacement windows and doors at all elevations.
Type: Full | Council: Waltham Forest | Date: 2026-01-29
View full details - - Meadow Cottage, Mill Lane, Dedham Colchester CO7 6DH
To fell T1 and T2 Conifer to ground level. Remove stumps and replant with appropriate species for their location size of the bed and proximity to the drive. Prune T3, 4 and 5 Robinia back to previous
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Colchester | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - 5 High Street, Dedham Colchester CO7 6DE
Refurbishment works to be carried out on the St Helena shop will include - Remove and reinstate lime mortar render to the front and a few areas at the rear/redecoration to the shop externals/replaceme
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Colchester | Date: 2025-09-23
View full details - - Shermans House, High Street, Dedham Colchester CO7 6DE
T1 - Fig - reduce back to previous growth points - up 2.5m reduction T2 - Magnolia - Reduce by up to 2.5m
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Colchester | Date: 2025-09-03
View full details - - 3 Brook Cottages, Brook Street, Dedham Essex CO7 6AD
Plum leaved crab apple tree - deadwood and selective prune as well as removing lowest limb which is showing signs of dying
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Colchester | Date: 2024-05-10
View full details - - Great House, High Street, Dedham Essex CO7 6HJ
Installation of heating system (REVISED DESCRIPTION)
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Colchester | Date: 2023-10-03
View full details - - Little House, High Street, Dedham Essex CO7 6HJ
Alterations to existing rear extension. New glazing to extension. New lead roof. Adding secondary glazing to front windows. Restoration of existing windows Alterations to existing facades. Internal al
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Colchester | Date: 2023-07-20
View full details - - Little House, High Street, Dedham Essex CO7 6HJ
Alterations to existing rear extension. New glazing to extension. New lead roof. Adding secondary glazing to front windows. Restoration of existing windows Alterations to existing facades. New steps t
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Colchester | Date: 2023-07-20
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A brief summary of Dedham in Essex
Dedham is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the City of Colchester district of Essex, England, near the scenic River Stour, which marks the boundary between Essex and Suffolk. The village is adjacent to the small market town of Manningtree and is celebrated for its stunning natural surroundings, being part of the Dedham Vale National Landscape. As of the 2021 census, Dedham's population stands at 1,992, making it a charming community for prospective planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,992 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Colchester district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Dedham a particularly low-crime area.
Dedham has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Stratford St Mary, Dedham. 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 Dedham includes 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Dedham Vale. 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, Dedham 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 Dedham
In the last 24 months, 17 planning applications were submitted near Dedham. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Dedham may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 49 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Dedham were tree works (7), discharge of conditions (5), full planning applications (4). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 14 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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