Great Horkesley, Essex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Great Horkesley, Essex.
Essex · England · settlement
Planning applications in Great Horkesley are administered by Colchester City Council. View the full Colchester City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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.
Population: 2,697 (2021)
District: Colchester
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Area Information
- Admin district: Colchester
- Parliamentary constituency: Witham
- LSOA: Colchester 010E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Great Horkesley.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Great Horkesley.
- 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 Horkesley based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Great Horkesley.
- - 1 Breewood Cottage, School Lane, Great Horkesley Essex CO6 4BW
Erection of rear extension, demolition of outhouse and erection of front boundary wall
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Colchester | Date: 2025-02-17
View full details - - 33 The Crescent, Great Horkesley Essex CO6 4EH
Retrospective application for a granny annex in rear of garden
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Colchester | Date: 2023-11-29
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A brief summary of Great Horkesley in Essex
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.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Great Horkesley a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Great Horkesley includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Dedham Vale. 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 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.
Planning Activity in Great Horkesley
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Great Horkesley. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 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 Horkesley.
The average decision time of 53 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 Horkesley were full planning applications (3), other applications (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 43% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 6 smaller schemes were submitted.
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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.