Fordham Heath, Essex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Fordham Heath, Essex.
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About Fordham Heath
Fordham Heath is a hamlet located in the Colchester district of Essex, England, near the A1124 road and close to both the city of Colchester and the village of Fordham. The hamlet features a primary school, making it a quaint residential area with educational facilities that may be of interest to those considering planning applications in the region.
District: Colchester
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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: Colchester
- LSOA: Colchester 007G
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Fordham Heath.
- 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 Fordham Heath based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Fordham Heath.
- - 20 Forest Drive East,
Submission of details pursuant to condition 3 (Materials) attached to planning permission reference 250657, granted 27/10/2025.
Type: Conditions | Council: Waltham Forest | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - 34 Porters Close, Fordham Heath Colchester CO3 9TY
Application for a lawful development certificate for proposed new single storey side extension and make alterations to the existing rearlean-to including roof replacement and new windows/doors. Demoli
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Colchester | Date: 2025-10-23
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A brief summary of Fordham Heath in Essex
Fordham Heath is a hamlet located in the Colchester district of Essex, England, near the A1124 road and close to both the city of Colchester and the village of Fordham. The hamlet features a primary school, making it a quaint residential area with educational facilities that may be of interest to those considering planning applications in the region. It sits within the Colchester district.
Property prices in Fordham Heath 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 Fordham Heath a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Fordham Heath includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Fordham 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.
Planning Activity in Fordham Heath
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Fordham Heath. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Fordham Heath may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Fordham Heath were full planning applications (3), discharge of conditions (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 50% 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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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.