Great Oakley, Essex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Great Oakley, Essex.
Essex · England · settlement
Planning applications in Great Oakley are administered by Tendring District Council. View the full Tendring District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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.
Population: 1,048 (2021)
District: Tendring
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £231,870 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Tendring
- Parliamentary constituency: Harwich and North Essex
- LSOA: Tendring 002D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Great Oakley.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Great Oakley.
- 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 Oakley based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
185 planning applications found near Great Oakley.
- - White Cross Lodge Back Lane Great Oakley Harwich Essex CO12 5AR
Trees in a Conservation Area Notification - T1 - Holly - reduction and shape by 30%. T2 - Larch - removal to ground level. T3 - Holly - reduction and shape by 30%
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Tendring | Date: 2026-05-12
View full details - 26/00751/TCA · Received: Tue 12 May 2026 · Validated: Tue 12 May 2026 - White Cross Lodge Back Lane Great Oakley Harwich Essex CO12 5AR
Trees in a Conservation Area Notification - T1 - Holly - reduction and shape by 30%. T2 - Larch - removal to ground level. T3 - Holly - reduction and shape by 30%
Status: Undecided | Council: Tendring | Date: 2026-05-12 - 26/00685/WTPO · Received: Wed 29 Apr 2026 · Validated: Wed 29 Apr 2026 - 8 The Oaks Great Oakley Harwich Essex CO12 5FN
Works related to Tree Preservation Order (15/00008/TPO) - G1 - 4x neighbouring Oaks - reducing overhanging benches back to approx. 2m in from the fence boundary
Status: Undecided | Council: Tendring | Date: 2026-04-29 - - 8 The Oaks Great Oakley Harwich Essex CO12 5FN
Works related to Tree Preservation Order (15/00008/TPO) - G1 - 4x neighbouring Oaks - reducing overhanging benches back to approx. 2m in from the fence boundary
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Tendring | Date: 2026-04-29
View full details - 26/00655/FUL · Received: Thu 23 Apr 2026 · Validated: Wed 29 Apr 2026 - Harewood Surgery Harwich Road Great Oakley Harwich Essex CO12 5AD
Planning Application for the erection of a two storey dwelling with garage and creation of vehicle access.
Status: Undecided | Council: Tendring | Date: 2026-04-29 - - 6 The Oaks Great Oakley Harwich Essex CO12 5FN
Works related to Tree Preservation Order (15/00008/TPO) 2 no. Oak trees (T1) and (T2) - Reduce overhang back to boundary fence line (up to 5m), deadwood clean overhang.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Tendring | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - 20 The Oaks Great Oakley Harwich Essex CO12 5FN
Application for Lawful Development Certificate for Proposed Use or Development for loft conversion with side facing dormer and roof lights.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Tendring | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - Near 3 Orchard Close Great Oakley Essex CO12 5AX
Intention to install fixed line broadband apparatus.
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Tendring | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - Larch House Queen Street Great Oakley Harwich Essex CO12 5AS
Trees in a Conservation Area Notification - 1 No. Holly tree for small 15% reduction and shaped. 1 No. Laurel Hedge reduce by 1m in height and 1 No. Chestnut to be reduce by 1/3.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Tendring | Date: 2025-12-08
View full details - - 5 Orchard Close Great Oakley Harwich Essex CO12 5AX
Householder Planning Application - Single storey front extension and garage conversion.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tendring | Date: 2025-09-18
View full details - - Swan Cottage High Street Great Oakley Harwich Essex CO12 5AH
Trees in a Conservation Area Notification - Cherry Plum Tree - Prune to height of approx 7-8 feet.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Tendring | Date: 2025-08-13
View full details - - Apple Tree Cottage High Street Great Oakley Harwich Essex CO12 5AT
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: 2025-08-13
View full details - - The Anchorage Back Lane Great Oakley Harwich Essex CO12 5AR
Trees in a Conservation Area Notification - Robinia - Remove.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Tendring | Date: 2025-07-31
View full details - - Essex House High Street Great Oakley Harwich Essex CO12 5AH
Discharge of conditions for 23/00839/LBC - Conditions 3 (Materials) and 4 (Lean-to Structure).
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Tendring | Date: 2025-07-18
View full details - - Land to The South of The Allotments Beaumont Road Great Oakley Essex CO12 5BA
Discharge of conditions application for 21/01831/FUL - Condition 17 (Archaeological Works 1), Condition 18 (Archaeological Works 2), and Condition 19 (Archaeological Works 3).
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Tendring | Date: 2025-06-03
View full details - - Mill House High Street Great Oakley Essex CO12 5AQ
Trees in a Conservation Area Notification - Silver Birch, Reduce trees to previous pruning points and remove deadwood. Horse Chestnut, reduce dead central stem to live growth and reduce lateral limbs
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Tendring | Date: 2025-02-17
View full details - - 1 Queen Street Great Oakley Harwich Essex CO12 5AS
Trees in a Conservation Area Notification - T1 Holly - to be removed.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Tendring | Date: 2024-08-19
View full details - - Gay House Farm Road Great Oakley Harwich Essex CO12 5AN
Householder Planning Application - Structural repairs to front elevation wall below replacement dormer.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tendring | Date: 2024-08-05
View full details - - Gay House Farm Road Great Oakley Harwich Essex CO12 5AN
Application for Listed Building Consent - Structural repairs to front elevation wall below replacement dormer.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Tendring | Date: 2024-08-05
View full details - - Red House High Street Great Oakley Harwich Essex CO12 5AQ
Legal Agreement in relation to RAMS for application reference 24/00280/FUL.
Status: Permitted | Council: Tendring | Date: 2024-07-04
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A brief summary of Great Oakley in Essex
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.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Great Oakley a particularly low-crime area.
Great Oakley has one conservation area within its boundaries: Great Oakley. 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 Oakley includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Hamford Water SSSI; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Hamford Water; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Hamford Water. 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 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.
Planning Activity in Great Oakley
In the last 24 months, 24 planning applications were submitted near Great Oakley. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 36 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Great Oakley may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 36 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 Oakley were tree works (9), full planning applications (4), outline applications (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
8 planning appeals were lodged, of which 3 were allowed and 5 were dismissed (38% success rate).
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