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Planning in Elmstead Market

Only 5 decisions near Elmstead Market in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

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

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About Elmstead Market

Elmstead Market is a quaint village located within the civil parish of Elmstead in Essex's Tendring district, just 2.25 miles northeast of Wivenhoe and 4.25 miles east of Colchester. Situated along the A133 road, which connects Clacton-on-Sea to the southeast and Colchester to the west, the village had an estimated population of 1,684 in 2018. This charming locale may be of interest for planning applications, given its strategic position and community size. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,684. It sits within the Elmstead district.

Property prices in Elmstead Market 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 Market 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 Market a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Elmstead Market has 6 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Elmstead Market 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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To comment on or object to a planning application near Elmstead Market, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 35 planning applications were submitted near Elmstead Market.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (7), full planning applications (5), tree works (4). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Elmstead Market?
In the last 24 months, 35 planning applications were submitted near Elmstead Market.
What types of planning applications are most common near Elmstead Market?
The most common type of planning application near Elmstead Market is discharge of conditions, with 7 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Elmstead Market?
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