Dovercourt, Essex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Dovercourt, Essex.
Essex · England · settlement
About Dovercourt
Dovercourt, located in the Tendring district of Essex, is an integral part of Harwich and has been under its administration since the 17th century. Often regarded as a suburb of Harwich, it boasts a vibrant town centre along Dovercourt High Street, which offers the main retail facilities for the area. As a popular seaside resort, Dovercourt features beaches along Dovercourt Bay and is conveniently served by its own railway station, making it an attractive location for potential planning applications.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £227,450 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Tendring
- Parliamentary constituency: Harwich and North Essex
- LSOA: Tendring 004F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Dovercourt.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Dovercourt.
- 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 Dovercourt based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
19 planning applications found near Dovercourt.
- - Hillcrest Court Harwich Essex
Intention to Install Fixed Line Broadband Apparatus.
Status: Undecided | Type: Telecoms | Council: Tendring | Date: 2026-05-11
View full details - - 41 Kingsway Dovercourt Harwich Essex CO12 3JT
Discharge of conditions application for 24/00189/FUL - Condition 4 (Renewable Energy Plan) and Condition 6 (Construction Method Plan).
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Tendring | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - 10 Marine Parade Dovercourt Harwich Essex CO12 3JX
Householder Planning Application - Construction of replacement double garage with accessible storage above.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tendring | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - 10 Bay Road Dovercourt Harwich Essex CO12 3JZ
Application for Lawful Development Certificate for Proposed Use or Development for single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Tendring | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - 28A Cliff Road Dovercourt Harwich Essex CO12 3PP
Works related to Tree Preservation Order (94/00038/TPO) - Reduce large sycamore by 30%
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Tendring | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - 36A Mill Lane Dovercourt Harwich Essex CO12 3PU
Works related to Tree Preservation Order (94/00038/TPO) 1 No. Sycamore - Pruning works to tree.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Tendring | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - 39 Fronks Road Harwich Essex CO12 3RN
Discharge of conditions application for 25/01232/LBC - Condition 3 (Agreement of Materials) and Condition 4 (Joinery).
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Tendring | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - 39 Fronks Road Harwich Essex CO12 3RN
Discharge of conditions application for 25/01231/FULHH - Condition 3 (Agreement of Materials) and Condition 4 (Joinery).
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Tendring | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - Flat 3 1 Marine Parade Dovercourt Harwich Essex CO12 3LB
Trees in a Conservation Area Notification - 1 No. Beech tree - Reduce overall shape by 30% and removal of over lapping branches.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Tendring | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - Somerfield Supermarket 270 High Street Harwich Essex CO12 3PD
Prior Approval Application under Part 20, Class AB of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) for construction of additional second storey on top of existin
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Tendring | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - Somerfield Supermarket 270 High Street Harwich Essex CO12 3PD
Prior Approval Application under Part 3, Class MA of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) for retaining commercial unit on the ground floor f
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Tendring | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - 137 High Street Harwich Essex CO12 3AX
Application for Advertisement Consent - Replacement of fascia sign. Vinyls to shopfront windows.
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Tendring | Date: 2025-12-19
View full details - - 137 High Street Harwich Essex CO12 3AX
Planning Application - Replacement of existing shopfront with aluminium shopfront. Replacement of fascia sign. Vinyls to shopfront windows.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tendring | Date: 2025-12-19
View full details - - 158 High Street Harwich Essex CO12 3AT
Planning Application - Proposed change of use to form a restaurant and fast food (hot) takeaway and new flue.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tendring | Date: 2025-10-10
View full details - - 268 High Street Harwich Essex CO12 3PD
Discharge of conditions application for 24/00058/COUNOT - Condition 3 (Sound Insulation Scheme); Condition 5 (Residential travel Information pack); Condition 7 (Construction Management).
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Tendring | Date: 2024-12-09
View full details - - Waters Edge Lower Marine Parade Dovercourt Harwich Essex CO12 3SR
Discharge of conditions application for 24/01191/FULHH - Condition 5 (Materials).
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Tendring | Date: 2024-11-12
View full details - - 90 Fronks Road Dovercourt Harwich Essex CO12 3RS
Proposed demolition of existing conservatory and construction of a single storey rear extension with raised steps. Demolition of existing front porch and construction of a new front porch and replacem
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tendring | Date: 2023-10-18
View full details - - Rairakkushanti Mill Lane Dovercourt Harwich Essex CO12 3PU
Proposed first floor side addition.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Tendring | Date: 2023-09-14
View full details - - Mill House Paddock Close Dovercourt Harwich Essex CO12 3QP
1 No. Ash (T11) - remove.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Tendring | Date: 2023-09-08
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A brief summary of Dovercourt in Essex
Dovercourt, located in the Tendring district of Essex, is an integral part of Harwich and has been under its administration since the 17th century. Often regarded as a suburb of Harwich, it boasts a vibrant town centre along Dovercourt High Street, which offers the main retail facilities for the area. As a popular seaside resort, Dovercourt features beaches along Dovercourt Bay and is conveniently served by its own railway station, making it an attractive location for potential planning applications.
Property prices in Dovercourt show an average sale price of £227,450, 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 Dovercourt a particularly low-crime area.
Dovercourt has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Harwich, Lower Dovercourt. 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 Dovercourt includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Harwich Foreshore SSSI, Stour Estuary SSSI; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Stour and Orwell Estuaries; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Stour and Orwell Estuaries. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Dovercourt
In the last 24 months, 26 planning applications were submitted near Dovercourt. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 44 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Dovercourt may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 44 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Dovercourt were full planning applications (8), discharge of conditions (5), outline applications (4). Full planning applications account for 31% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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