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19 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Elmstead Heath · updated daily · Tendring District Council

Only 5 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.

Showing 1 to 5 of 19 · received or decided in the last 12 months

Sunnymead Quarry Land of The South of Colchester Main Road Alresford Essex CO7 8DBAwaiting decisionContinuation of extraction of sand and gravel as an easterly extension to the existing Wivenhoe Quarry, erection of sand and gravel processing plant and ancillary facilities, new vehicular access onto the B1027 Brightlingsea Road, and restoration to agriculture and low-level water-based nature conservation habitats, lowland meadow, woodland planting and hedgerow enhancement using imported inert waste material.County MatterReceived 22 Oct 202626/01646/CMTR
5 Chestnut Road Alresford Colchester Essex CO7 8DRAwaiting decisionWorks related to Tree Preservation Order (78/00023/TPO) - Large Oak Tree - Reducing back to previous points.Received 13 Oct 202626/01592/WTPO
Willow Lodge Cockaynes Lane Alresford Colchester Essex CO7 8DAAwaiting decisionPlanning Application - Replacement dwellingReceived 12 Oct 202626/01516/FUL
Land to the south of Colchester Main Road, Nr Wivenhoe, Alresford, CO7 8DBAwaiting decisionNon-material amendment to Conditions 18 and 19 attached to permission ref ESS/28/23/TEN to allow changes to the Arboricultural Method Statement and Landscape SchemeNon Material AmendmentReceived 7 Oct 2026ESS/28/23/TEN/NMA05
Land to the south of Colchester Main Road, Nr Wivenhoe, Alresford, CO7 8DBApproved‘Non-material amendment to the Description of Development of Planning Permission ref ESS/28/23/TEN to remove reference to the extraction of 3.8million tonnes of sand and gravel and replace with reference to the extraction of sand gravel and to remove reference to 1.2 million cubic metres of imported inert waste and replace with reference to imported inert waste.’Non Material AmendmentReceived 5 Oct 2026Decided 5 Oct 2026ESS/28/23/TEN/NMA04

Planning in Elmstead Heath

Approved: 93%; 13 of 14 decided
Decision time: about 5 weeks; on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Elmstead Heath in the last 24 months, from Tendring District Council's planning register.

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Around Elmstead Heath

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CO7 530 applications in the last 12 months

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About Elmstead Heath

Elmstead Heath is a settlement located in Essex, England.

Property prices in Elmstead Heath show an average sale price of £317,574, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Elmstead Heath area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Elmstead Heath a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Elmstead Heath has 5 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Elmstead Heath 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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In the last 24 months, 24 planning applications were submitted near Elmstead Heath. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 38 days.

The most common types were telecoms (6), full planning applications (5), outline applications (1). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Elmstead Heath?

In the last 24 months, 24 planning applications were submitted near Elmstead Heath. The approval rate is 93%.

How long do planning decisions take near Elmstead Heath?

The average planning decision time near Elmstead Heath is 38 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 Elmstead Heath?

The planning approval rate near Elmstead Heath is 93%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Elmstead Heath?

The most common type of planning application near Elmstead Heath is telecoms, with 6 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Elmstead Heath?

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