Earls Colne, Essex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Earls Colne, Essex.
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About Earls Colne
Earls Colne is a village and civil parish located in Essex, England, named after the River Colne and historically linked to the Earls of Oxford, who owned the manor from before 1086 until 1703. As of the 2021 census, the parish has a population of 3,971, making it a vibrant community with potential opportunities for planning applications and local development initiatives.
Population: 3,971 (2021)
District: Braintree
Website: http://www.earlscolne.org
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £334,790 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Colchester
- Parliamentary constituency: Harwich and North Essex
- LSOA: Colchester 001D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Earls Colne.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Earls Colne.
- 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 Earls Colne based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near Earls Colne.
- - Oxford Place High Street Earls Colne Essex CO6 2PU
Notice of intent to carry out works to trees protected by Tree Preservation Order TPO 64/00 for T2, T4, T5, T6, T9, T10, T11-15.Refer to tree survey for works .
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Braintree | Date: 2023-07-20
View full details - - 2 Oxford Place High Street Earls Colne Essex CO6 2PU
Notice of intent to carry out works to trees in a Conservation Area:To carry out tree work as specified in the Tree Survey for T1, T3 & T8
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Braintree | Date: 2023-07-20
View full details - - Baptist Church Halstead Road Earls Colne Essex CO6 2LR
Notice of intent to carry out works to trees in a Conservation Area:-Crown reduction by 7metres of 1 No. Beech tree
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Braintree | Date: 2023-07-14
View full details - - 34 High Street Earls Colne Essex CO6 2PA
Retention for the conversion of rear outbuildings to residential space and associated remedial works.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Braintree | Date: 2023-04-29
View full details - - 34 High Street Earls Colne Essex CO6 2PA
Retention for the conversion of rear outbuildings to residential space and associated remedial works.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Braintree | Date: 2023-04-29
View full details - - 50 Park Lane Earls Colne Essex CO6 2RH
Conversion of garage and store to habitable accommodation, new infill store extension, entrance canopy and roof alterations.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Braintree | Date: 2023-04-27
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A brief summary of Earls Colne in Essex
Earls Colne is a village and civil parish located in Essex, England, named after the River Colne and historically linked to the Earls of Oxford, who owned the manor from before 1086 until 1703. As of the 2021 census, the parish has a population of 3,971, making it a vibrant community with potential opportunities for planning applications and local development initiatives. The settlement has a population of approximately 3,971 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Braintree district.
Property prices in Earls Colne show an average sale price of £334,790, 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 Earls Colne a particularly low-crime area.
Earls Colne has one conservation area within its boundaries: Earls Colne and White Colne West and East. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Earls Colne includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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, Earls Colne planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.earlscolne.org. 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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Related Planning Guides
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