Search Great Bentley planning applications
20 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Great Bentley · updated daily · Tendring District Council
- The Maystead Weeley Road Great Bentley Colchester Essex CO7 8PBAwaiting decisionAn exception to the normal requirement obtain consent under the terms and conditions of the Tree Preservation Order as set out in Section 14 (1) (c) of the Town and Country Planning (Tree Preservation) (England) Regulations 2012. Felling of Horse Chestnut tree to ground level.Received 4 Nov 202626/01723/WTREX
- Land adjacent The Moors The Green Great Bentley Essex CO7 8PGAwaiting decisionPlanning Application - Construction of dwelling incorporating amendments to previous permission (25/00621/FUL) including; front door style amended to have side and fanlights. ground floor opening sizes increased and door styles amended, small window removed (East), small window increased in width to match other openings (west), fanlight added above utility door (west) and proposed construction access to rear.Received 2 Nov 202626/01672/FUL
- Christmas Cottage The Green Great Bentley Colchester Essex CO7 8PJAwaiting decisionDischarge of conditions application for 26/01149/FULHH - Condition 3 (External Materials, Windows and Doors).Received 30 Oct 202626/01693/DISCON
- Deeping Weeley Road Great Bentley Colchester Essex CO7 8PDAwaiting decisionPlanning Application - Installation of solar panels on the front dwelling.Received 23 Oct 202626/01660/FUL
- 26 Pine Close Great Bentley Colchester Essex CO7 8NXAwaiting decisionWorks related to Tree Preservation Order (94/00040/TPO) - Large Tree in front garden - Reducing as much as possibleWorks to Tree Preservation OrderReceived 16 Oct 202626/01616/WTPO
Planning in Great Bentley
- Approved
- 93%
- 25 of 27 decided
- Decision time
- about 6 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Great Bentley in the last 24 months, from Tendring District Council's planning register.
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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. 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 £317,574, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Great Bentley 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 Great Bentley a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Great Bentley has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Great Bentley 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.greatbentleyparishcouncil.co.uk/.
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To comment on or object to a planning application near Great Bentley, 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, 73 planning applications were submitted near Great Bentley. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 43 days.
The most common types were tree works (19), full planning applications (16), discharge of conditions (6). 4 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).