Hurst Green, Essex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Hurst Green, Essex.
Essex · England · settlement
Planning applications in Hurst Green are administered by Colchester City Council. View the full Colchester City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £317,574 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Colchester
- Parliamentary constituency: Harwich and North Essex
- LSOA: Colchester 017E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Hurst Green.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hurst Green.
- 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 Hurst Green based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
95 planning applications found near Hurst Green.
- - Creeky Cottage 48 Mill Street Brightlingsea Colchester Essex CO7 0SZ
Householder Planning Application - Erection of ground floor and part first floor side extension, extension of first floor terrace and front porch
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Tendring | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - Land Adj 5 Hurst Green Brightlingsea Colchester Essex CO7 0HG
Discharge of conditions application for 21/01407/FUL - Condition 11 (Electric Vehicle Charging).
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Tendring | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - Land adjacent to 5 Hurst Green Brightlingsea Colchester Essex CO7 0HG
Trees in a Conservation Area Notification - T1 Partially Lopped Conifer - To be removed. T2 Conifer - To be removed. T3 Multi Stemmed Holly - To be removed.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Tendring | Date: 2025-12-09
View full details - - Near 68/70 Hurst Green Brightlingsea Essex CO7 0EH
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: 2025-09-23
View full details - - 64 John Street Brightlingsea Essex CO7 0NA
Householder Planning Application - Proposed replacement front boundary treatment, raised close boarded fencing to the south boundary and proposed garden room.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tendring | Date: 2025-09-01
View full details - - 5 Hurst Green Brightlingsea Colchester Essex CO7 0HG
Discharge of conditions application for 25/00691/FULHH - Condition 3 (Fenestration Details)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Tendring | Date: 2025-08-22
View full details - - 5 Hurst Green Brightlingsea Essex CO7 0HG
Discharge of conditions application for 25/00691/FULHH - Condition 3 (Fenestration Details)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Tendring | Date: 2025-07-02
View full details - - Sycamore Lodge 42 John Street Brightlingsea Colchester Essex CO7 0NA
Householder Planning Application - Single storey extension (following removal of existing conservatory).
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tendring | Date: 2025-05-22
View full details - - 16 Mill Street Brightlingsea Essex CO7 0EJ
Trees in a Conservation Area Notification - Silver Birch (SB1) to be felled, stump to remain. Silver Birch (SB2) to be crown lifted by removing the lowest branches on the left hand side up until the m
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Tendring | Date: 2025-05-15
View full details - - 12 Oysters Reach Brightlingsea Colchester Essex CO7 0HY
Householder Planning Application - demolition of existing conservatory and construction of rear extension connected to existing rear garage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tendring | Date: 2024-08-01
View full details - - 11 Whitegate Road Brightlingsea Colchester Essex CO7 0EP
Householder Planning Application - Single storey side extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tendring | Date: 2024-04-22
View full details - - 48 Mill Street Brightlingsea Colchester Essex CO7 0SZ
Householder Planning Application - Front porch and side extension.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Tendring | Date: 2024-04-03
View full details - - 8 Whitegate Road Brightlingsea Colchester Essex CO7 0ES
Proposed single storey side extension to form porch and utility areas.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tendring | Date: 2024-01-26
View full details - - Lower Farm East End Green Brightlingsea Colchester Essex CO7 0SX
Discharge of conditions 7 (Scheme to minimise the risk of offsite flooding) and 11 (Construction Method Statement) of application 19/00188/FUL.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Tendring | Date: 2023-11-20
View full details - - 12 Oysters Reach Brightlingsea Colchester Essex CO7 0HY
Certificate of Lawful Development for demolition of existing conservatory, removal of main building french doors and windows. Construction of new single storey rear extension with mono-pitched roof in
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Tendring | Date: 2023-11-13
View full details - - 41 Hurst Green Brightlingsea Colchester Essex CO7 0EZ
1 No. Oak - reduce by 30%.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Tendring | Date: 2023-11-02
View full details - - 25 Hurst Green Brightlingsea Colchester Essex CO7 0HG
1 No. Rowan - fell and replace.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Tendring | Date: 2023-08-16
View full details - - 41 Hurst Green Brightlingsea Colchester Essex CO7 0EZ
T1 Oak reduce or overhang into garden of No 40.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Tendring | Date: 2023-06-07
View full details - - 27 Hurst Green Brightlingsea Colchester Essex CO7 0HA
1 No. Ash - maintain growth.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Tendring | Date: 2023-05-22
View full details - - A120 Adj Veolia Waste Transfer Station A120 Ardleigh Colchester CO7 7SL
Retrospective permission for a proposed pole mounted free standing sign.
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Tendring | Date: 2023-05-19
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A brief summary of Hurst Green in Essex
Hurst Green is a settlement located in Essex, England.
Property prices in Hurst Green show an average sale price of £317,574, 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 Hurst Green a particularly low-crime area.
Hurst Green has one conservation area within its boundaries: Brightlingsea. 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 Hurst Green includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Colne Estuary SSSI; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Essex Estuaries; 3 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Colne Estuary (Mid-Essex Coast Phase 2); 3 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Colne Estuary (Mid-Essex Coast Phase 2). 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, Hurst Green 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 Hurst Green
In the last 24 months, 56 planning applications were submitted near Hurst Green. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 45 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Hurst Green may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 45 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Hurst Green were full planning applications (16), discharge of conditions (13), tree works (9). Full planning applications account for 29% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
14 planning appeals were lodged, of which 3 were allowed and 10 were dismissed (23% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 27 applications
- Refused: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 27 applications
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