Search Harwich planning applications
16 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Harwich · updated daily · Tendring District Council
- Land rear of 61-63 Garland Road Parkeston EssexAwaiting decisionPlanning Application - Commercial unit for conversion of small light vans into camper/sleeper vans.Received 6 Nov 202626/01702/FUL
- 3 Fronks Gardens Dovercourt Harwich Essex CO12 4GBAwaiting decisionHouseholder Planning Application - Single storey rear extension.Received 6 Nov 202626/01698/FULHH
- Challacombe and Neptune Lodge Lower Marine Parade Dovercourt Harwich Essex CO12 3SRAwaiting decisionHouseholder Planning Application - Extension of front balconies by 1m.Received 21 Oct 202626/01583/FULHH
- O/s 6 Rowan Close Harwich Essex CO12 4FBAwaiting decisionIntention to Install Fixed Line Broadband Apparatus.Telecom NotificationReceived 20 Oct 202626/01634/TELLIC
- Capitol Gardens 45 Manor Lane Dovercourt Harwich Essex CO12 4EAAwaiting decisionRequest for written confirmation of compliance with all conditions relating to application 19/00249/FUL (approved at appeal: APP/P1560/W/19/3243900).Received 30 Sep 202626/01503/COMCON
Planning in Harwich
- Approved
- 93%
- 37 of 39 decided
- Decision time
- about 8 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Harwich in the last 24 months, from Tendring District Council's planning register.
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Around Harwich
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CO12 168 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: Tendring District Council
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About Harwich
Harwich is a port town and civil parish located in the Tendring district of Essex, England, serving as one of the Haven ports along the North Sea coast. Strategically positioned, it is bordered by Felixstowe to the north-east, Ipswich to the north-west, Colchester to the south-west, and Clacton-on-Sea to the south, making it the northernmost coastal town in Essex. This geographical significance can influence local planning applications and developments in the area. The town has a population of approximately 18,794 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Tendring district.
Property prices in Harwich show an average sale price of £231,870, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Harwich 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 Harwich a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Harwich has 6 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Harwich 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.harwichtowncouncil.co.uk/.
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To comment on or object to a planning application near Harwich, 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, 69 planning applications were submitted near Harwich. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (10), telecoms (6), outline applications (5).
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).