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Planning in Great Oakley

Approved
100%
22 of 22 decided
Decision time
about 6 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Great Oakley in the last 24 months, from Tendring District Council's planning register.

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Around Great Oakley

Postcode districts

CO12 171 applications in the last 12 monthsCO11 265 applications in the last 12 monthsCO15 280 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Tendring District Council

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About Great Oakley

Great Oakley is a village and civil parish located in the Tendring district of Essex, England. Situated on a low ridge south of Ramsey Creek, the area drains northeast towards Harwich and extends to Oakley Creek, a tributary of Hamford Water, which once featured the now disused Great Oakley Dock. As of the 2021 census, the parish had a population of 1,048, making it a small but established community relevant for those considering planning applications in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,048 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Tendring district.

Property prices in Great Oakley show an average sale price of £231,870, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Great Oakley 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 Oakley 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Great Oakley, 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, 25 planning applications were submitted near Great Oakley. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 43 days.

The most common types were tree works (9), full planning applications (7), outline applications (2).

4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (50% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Great Oakley?
In the last 24 months, 25 planning applications were submitted near Great Oakley. The approval rate is 100%.
How long do planning decisions take near Great Oakley?
The average planning decision time near Great Oakley is 43 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Great Oakley?
The planning approval rate near Great Oakley is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Great Oakley?
The most common type of planning application near Great Oakley is tree works applications, with 9 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Great Oakley?
You can search and track planning applications near Great Oakley on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.