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Planning in Great Tey

Only 1 decision near Great Tey in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

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

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About Great Tey

Great Tey is a quaint village and civil parish situated within the City of Colchester district in Essex, England. Located around six miles west of Colchester, it lies close to the villages of Marks Tey and Little Tey. As of the 2021 census, the parish had a population of 921, making it a small but vibrant community for those exploring planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 921 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Colchester district.

There are currently no active flood warnings for the Great Tey area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

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

The area around Great Tey has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Great Tey 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 Tey, 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, 4 planning applications were submitted near Great Tey.

The most common types were tree works (2).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Great Tey?
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Great Tey.
What types of planning applications are most common near Great Tey?
The most common type of planning application near Great Tey is tree works applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Great Tey?
You can search and track planning applications near Great Tey on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.