Great Holland, Essex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Great Holland, Essex.
Essex · England · settlement
About Great Holland
Great Holland is a quaint village located in the civil parish of Frinton and Walton, within Essex's Tendring district. Nestled between Holland-on-Sea and Frinton-on-Sea, it boasts convenient bus connections to Clacton-on-Sea and Kirby Cross. The village features two churches, a Methodist church and the All Saints Church of England parish, alongside a community-owned pub, The Ship Inn. As of the 2021 census, Great Holland has a population of 509, making it a small yet vibrant community ideal for those exploring planning opportunities in the area.
District: Frinton and Walton
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £334,069 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Tendring
- Parliamentary constituency: Clacton
- LSOA: Tendring 008B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Great Holland.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Great Holland.
- 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 Holland based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Great Holland.
- - 30 Main Road Great Holland Frinton On Sea Essex CO13 0JL
Householder Planning Application - Single storey rear and side extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tendring | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - Land East of Main Road Great Holland Essex CO13 0JH
Proposal to install electronic communications apparatus/development ancillary to radio equipment housing.
Status: Undecided | Type: Telecoms | Council: Tendring | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - - 12 Main Road Great Holland Frinton On Sea Essex CO13 0JN
Application for Lawful Development Certificate for Proposed Use or Development for Removal of existing gravel, and construction of single garage with garden storage to rear. Surface water will be conn
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Tendring | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - 2 The Crescent Great Holland Frinton On Sea Essex CO13 0JG
Householder Planning Application - Single storey rear extension (following demolition of existing additions), front porch and smooth render to replace pebble dash finish.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tendring | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - 18 Main Road Great Holland Frinton On Sea Essex CO13 0JN
Householder Planning Application - Proposed single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tendring | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - Oak House Church Lane Great Holland Frinton On Sea Essex CO13 0JS
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: 2026-01-05
View full details - - Land rear of The Old Bakehouse Rectory Road Great Holland Essex CO13 0JP
Discharge of conditions application for 23/00280/FUL - Condition 5 (Archaeological Works 2).
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Tendring | Date: 2025-04-16
View full details - - Church View Church Lane Great Holland Essex CO13 0JS
Trees in a Conservation Area Notification - Group of 3 eucalyptus trees (G1)- pollard trees by circa 50% to reduce shadowing and maintain a practical size for the location.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Tendring | Date: 2025-02-26
View full details - - Hawthorns Church Lane Great Holland Frinton On Sea Essex CO13 0JS
Application for Lawful Development Certificate for Proposed Use or Development for single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Tendring | Date: 2024-04-05
View full details - - Land East of Main Road Great Holland Essex CO13 0JN
Proposed upgrade to existing 15m High Elara Monopole.
Status: Permitted | Council: Tendring | Date: 2023-06-23
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A brief summary of Great Holland in Essex
Great Holland is a quaint village located in the civil parish of Frinton and Walton, within Essex's Tendring district. Nestled between Holland-on-Sea and Frinton-on-Sea, it boasts convenient bus connections to Clacton-on-Sea and Kirby Cross. The village features two churches, a Methodist church and the All Saints Church of England parish, alongside a community-owned pub, The Ship Inn. As of the 2021 census, Great Holland has a population of 509, making it a small yet vibrant community ideal for those exploring planning opportunities in the area. It sits within the Frinton and Walton district.
Property prices in Great Holland show an average sale price of £334,069, 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 Holland a particularly low-crime area.
Great Holland has one conservation area within its boundaries: Great Holland. 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 Holland includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Holland Haven Marshes SSSI; 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 Holland 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 Holland
In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Great Holland. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 21 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Great Holland.
The average decision time of 21 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 Holland were full planning applications (4), tree works (3), telecoms (2). Full planning applications account for 29% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Kirby Cross planning applications
- Kirby-le-Soken planning applications
- Frinton-On-Sea planning applications
- Holland-on-Sea planning applications
- Cook's Green planning applications
- Burrsville Park planning applications
- Thorpe-le-Soken planning applications
- Walton-On-The-Naze planning applications
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.