Great Bentley, Essex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Great Bentley, Essex.
Essex · England · settlement
About Great Bentley
Great Bentley is a charming village and civil parish in the Tendring district of north east Essex, situated seven miles east of Colchester. Notably, it boasts the second largest village green in England, covering 43 acres, and has garnered accolades such as 'Essex Village of the Year'. The village benefits from excellent transport links, with Great Bentley railway station offering regular services on the Sunshine Coast Line to destinations including London Liverpool Street and Clacton-on-Sea, making it an appealing location for potential planning applications.
Population: 2,517 (2021)
District: Tendring
Website: http://www.greatbentleyparishcouncil.co.uk/
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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 017D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Great Bentley.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Great Bentley.
- 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 Great Bentley based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
399 planning applications found near Great Bentley.
- - Plough Farm House Plough Road Great Bentley Colchester Essex CO7 8LG
Planning Application - Erection of storage building (following removal of storage container).
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tendring | Date: 2026-04-15
View full details - - The Anchorage The Green Great Bentley Colchester Essex CO7 8PG
An exception to the normal requirement to serve a section 211 Notice on the local planning authority as set out in Section 15 (1) (a) (i) of the Town and Country Planning (Tree Preservation) (England)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Tendring | Date: 2026-03-29
View full details - - Pathside Cottage The Path Great Bentley Colchester Essex CO7 8PN
Application under Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act for Variation of Condition 2 (Approved Plans) and Condition 3 (Fenestration) of application 25/00680/FULHH to add new first floor bedr
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Tendring | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - Timbers Weeley Road Great Bentley Colchester Essex CO7 8PD
Trees in a Conservation Area Notification - Fell T1 Fir/Cypress. Fell the 4 Cypress along the boundary hedge.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Tendring | Date: 2026-01-29
View full details - - Bonythorne House Weeley Road Great Bentley Colchester Essex CO7 8PE
Works related to Tree Preservation Order (92/00033/TPO) - Oak Tree - Prune canopy/branches by approx one third to storm proof tree.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Tendring | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - The Moors The Green Great Bentley Colchester Essex CO7 8PG
Trees in a Conservation Area Notification - T1 Hornbeam - Remove. T2 Ash - Reduce by 2 metres. T3 Ash - Deadwood reduce by 5 metres. T 8 Red Oak - Lift up by 2.5 metres. T9 Silver Birch - Remove.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Tendring | Date: 2025-12-11
View full details - - Plough Road Centre Plough Road Great Bentley Essex CO7 8LG
Discharge of conditions application for 25/01134/FUL - Condition 3 (Sustainable Construction and Energy Efficiency).
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Tendring | Date: 2025-12-09
View full details - - White Lodge Weeley Road Great Bentley Colchester Essex CO7 8PD
Householder Planning Application - Single storey outbuilding with glazed walkway to dwelling house.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tendring | Date: 2025-11-24
View full details - - Opposite The Old Rectory The Green Great Bentley Essex CO7 8PW
Intention to install fixed line broadband apparatus.
Status: Undecided | Type: Telecoms | Council: Tendring | Date: 2025-10-30
View full details - - Chapel House Heckfords Road Great Bentley Colchester Essex CO7 8PQ
Trees in a Conservation Area Notification - 1 No. (T1) Blackthorne/Hawthorne - Reduce down to 6ft, to keep free from neighbouring beech tree.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Tendring | Date: 2025-10-23
View full details - - Christmas Cottage The Green Great Bentley Essex CO7 8PJ
Householder Planning Application - Extension to existing garage to allow for home office conversion
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tendring | Date: 2025-09-29
View full details - - Pathside Cottage The Path Great Bentley Essex CO7 8PN
Discharge of conditions application for 25/00680/FULHH - Condition 3 (Fenstration Details), Condition 4 (Access Material), Condition 5 (Landscaping Scheme), and Condition 8 (Landscape Protection).
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Tendring | Date: 2025-09-25
View full details - - The Tudor House The Green Great Bentley Colchester Essex CO7 8PG
Trees in a Conservation Area Notification - 1 No. Wild Cherry Tree - Minor cut back of new growth to maintain canopy, tree adjacent to rear driveway.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Tendring | Date: 2025-08-26
View full details - - Bluebell Cottage The Path Great Bentley Essex CO7 8PN
Trees in a Conservation Area Notification - T1 Hazel - Reduce and reshape by 50%.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Tendring | Date: 2025-08-19
View full details - - 40 Birch Avenue Great Bentley Colchester Essex CO7 8LR
Householder Planning Application - Proposed porch to replace existing.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tendring | Date: 2025-08-13
View full details - - Plough Road Centre Plough Road Great Bentley Essex CO7 8LG
Planning Application - Erection of two new units (Use Class B8 or E((c) and (g) only) including the re-location the existing parking and roller shutter door serving Unit B1.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tendring | Date: 2025-08-01
View full details - - Hamilton House The Green Great Bentley Colchester Essex CO7 8LY
Trees in a Conservation Area Notification - 1 No. Tree of heaven (T1) - To Fell. Symptoms of decay and overhanging other properties.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Tendring | Date: 2025-07-21
View full details - - Plough Inn Plough Road Great Bentley Essex CO7 8LA
Planning Application - Single storey side extension.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Tendring | Date: 2025-07-08
View full details - - Timbers Weeley Road Great Bentley Essex CO7 8PD
Works related to Tree Preservation Order (84/00026/TPO) - T1 - Copper Beech - Fell
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Tendring | Date: 2025-07-04
View full details - - Restaurant and Premises The Green Great Bentley Essex CO7 8PJ
Planning Application - Change from 1 x 2 bedroom dwelling (approved under 24/00572/FUL) to 2 x 1 bedroom dwellings.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tendring | Date: 2025-07-04
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A brief summary of Great Bentley in Essex
Great Bentley is a charming village and civil parish in the Tendring district of north east Essex, situated seven miles east of Colchester. Notably, it boasts the second largest village green in England, covering 43 acres, and has garnered accolades such as 'Essex Village of the Year'. The village benefits from excellent transport links, with Great Bentley railway station offering regular services on the Sunshine Coast Line to destinations including London Liverpool Street and Clacton-on-Sea, making it an appealing location for potential planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,517 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Tendring district.
Property prices in Great Bentley 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 Great Bentley a particularly low-crime area.
Great Bentley has one conservation area within its boundaries: Great Bentley. 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 Great Bentley 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, Great Bentley planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.greatbentleyparishcouncil.co.uk/. 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 Great Bentley
In the last 24 months, 77 planning applications were submitted near Great Bentley. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 47 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Great Bentley.
The average decision time of 47 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Great Bentley were tree works (30), full planning applications (26), discharge of conditions (8). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 4 large-scale (major) developments, 72 smaller schemes were submitted.
43 planning appeals were lodged, of which 16 were allowed and 26 were dismissed (38% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 41 applications
- Refused: 4 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 31 applications
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