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Planning in Great Horkesley

Only 7 decisions near Great Horkesley in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Great Horkesley in the last 24 months, from Colchester City Council's planning register.

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About Great Horkesley

Great Horkesley is a village and civil parish located in the City of Colchester district of Essex, England, about 3 miles north of Colchester. As of the 2021 census, the population stands at 2,697, making it a small yet vibrant community that may be of interest for planning applications and development opportunities in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,697 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Colchester district.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Great Horkesley a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Great Horkesley has 3 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Great Horkesley 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Great Horkesley, 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, 10 planning applications were submitted near Great Horkesley.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (4), full planning applications (3), outline applications (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Great Horkesley?
In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Great Horkesley.
What types of planning applications are most common near Great Horkesley?
The most common type of planning application near Great Horkesley is discharge of conditions, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Great Horkesley?
You can search and track planning applications near Great Horkesley on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.