Great Totham, Essex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Great Totham, Essex.
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About Great Totham
Great Totham is a village and civil parish located in the Maldon district of Essex, situated midway between Chelmsford and Colchester. The parish comprises two distinct parts, separated by approximately a mile and a half along the B1022, and includes the hamlet of Totham Hill as well as the Island of Osea in the Blackwater estuary. As of the 2021 census, Great Totham has a population of 3,056, making it a small but vibrant community relevant for local planning applications.
Population: 3,056 (2021)
District: Maldon
Website: http://tothamonline.co.uk
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Area Information
- Admin district: Maldon
- Parliamentary constituency: Maldon
- LSOA: Maldon 004A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Great Totham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Great Totham.
- 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 Totham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Great Totham.
- - Mycenae School Road Great Totham Maldon Essex CM9 8PT
Compliance with conditions notification 23/00423/HOUSE (Retrospective application for the demolition of porch and garden room. Construct new porch and first floor front extension, single storey rear e
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Maldon | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - 4 The Chase Great Totham Maldon Essex CM9 8UU
(T6 on TPO 01/00) Oak tree - Crown reduction by no more than 4m from the branch tips. Reduction to the West direction limb by 3m, reduction to the South & East facing limb by 4m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Maldon | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - Land At Crossways Kelvedon Road Great Totham Essex
Outline application with all matters reserved with the exception of access and layout, for the erection of 2 self build bungalows with garages
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Maldon | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - Seacups Cottage 22 Catchpole Lane Great Totham Maldon Essex CM9 8PY
Claim for a lawful development certificate for proposed replacement of the existing conservatory with a single-storey rear extension. Replacement of the garage door with a window on the front.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Maldon | Date: 2025-11-26
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A brief summary of Great Totham in Essex
Great Totham is a village and civil parish located in the Maldon district of Essex, situated midway between Chelmsford and Colchester. The parish comprises two distinct parts, separated by approximately a mile and a half along the B1022, and includes the hamlet of Totham Hill as well as the Island of Osea in the Blackwater estuary. As of the 2021 census, Great Totham has a population of 3,056, making it a small but vibrant community relevant for local planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 3,056 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Maldon district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Great Totham a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Great Totham includes 12 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Totham planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://tothamonline.co.uk. 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 Totham
In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Great Totham. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 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 Totham.
At 60 days on average, decisions near Great Totham slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Great Totham were outline applications (6), tree works (3), discharge of conditions (1).
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 10 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
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- 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.