Great Clacton, Essex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Great Clacton, Essex.
Essex · England · settlement
About Great Clacton
Great Clacton, a coastal town in Essex, is part of the Tendring Peninsula and serves as the largest settlement in the Tendring District, with a population of approximately 53,200 as of 2021. Located 77 miles northeast of London and just 16 miles from both Colchester and Harwich, Great Clacton offers a blend of seaside charm and accessibility, making it a notable area for planning applications and development opportunities.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £233,804 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Tendring
- Parliamentary constituency: Clacton
- LSOA: Tendring 018B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Great Clacton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Great Clacton.
- 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 Clacton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Great Clacton.
- - 49 Valley Road Clacton On Sea Essex CO15 4AH
Application for Lawful Development Certificate for Proposed Use or Development for single storey side extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Tendring | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - 40 Sherwood Drive Clacton On Sea Essex CO15 4EB
Works related to Tree Preservation Order (94/00025/TPO) 1 No. Large Oak Tree - Reduce tree in front by 30%.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Tendring | Date: 2026-01-06
View full details - - 4 Ravensdale Clacton On Sea Essex CO15 4QN
Householder Planning Application - Single storey side extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tendring | Date: 2025-12-16
View full details - - The Robin Hood 211 London Road Clacton On Sea Essex CO15 4ED
Application for Listed Building Consent - Erection of six signs and associated lighting.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Tendring | Date: 2025-10-15
View full details - - The Robin Hood 211 London Road Clacton On Sea Essex CO15 4ED
Application for Advertisement Consent - x1 New pictorial fitted to existing post pictorial, x2 new signwritten housename, x1 signwritten entrance directional, x2 new black lantern to main entrance, x1
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Tendring | Date: 2025-10-15
View full details - - 109 Oxford Road Clacton On Sea Essex CO15 3TJ
Discharge of condition of 24/00959/FUL - Condition 3 (BNG Standard Condition).
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Tendring | Date: 2025-02-20
View full details - - 4 St Johns Gardens Clacton On Sea Essex CO15 4DQ
Retrospective application for single storey side/rear extension added onto existing conservatory.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Tendring | Date: 2023-04-28
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A brief summary of Great Clacton in Essex
Great Clacton, a coastal town in Essex, is part of the Tendring Peninsula and serves as the largest settlement in the Tendring District, with a population of approximately 53,200 as of 2021. Located 77 miles northeast of London and just 16 miles from both Colchester and Harwich, Great Clacton offers a blend of seaside charm and accessibility, making it a notable area for planning applications and development opportunities.
Property prices in Great Clacton show an average sale price of £233,804, 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 Clacton a particularly low-crime area.
Great Clacton has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Clacton Seafront, Great Clacton. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Great Clacton 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 Great Clacton
In the last 24 months, 23 planning applications were submitted near Great Clacton. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 44 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Great Clacton.
The average decision time of 44 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 Clacton were tree works (6), full planning applications (5), discharge of conditions (5). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
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Related Planning Guides
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- 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.