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Planning in Lawford

Approved
97%
30 of 31 decided
Decision time
about 5 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Lawford in the last 24 months, from Tendring District Council's planning register.

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About Lawford

Lawford is a large village and civil parish located in the Tendring district of northeast Essex, approximately 6 miles northeast of Colchester and adjacent to Manningtree. The area is served by two junior schools, Lawford Church of England Primary School and Highfields Primary School, both near Manningtree High School. As of the 2021 census, Lawford has a population of 4,790, making it a notable community for planning applications in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 4,790 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Tendring district.

The area around Lawford has 7 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Lawford 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 Lawford, 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, 67 planning applications were submitted near Lawford. Of these, 97% were approved, with an average decision time of 37 days.

The most common types were tree works (13), full planning applications (11), outline applications (5). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Lawford?
In the last 24 months, 67 planning applications were submitted near Lawford. The approval rate is 97%.
How long do planning decisions take near Lawford?
The average planning decision time near Lawford is 37 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Lawford?
The planning approval rate near Lawford is 97%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Lawford?
The most common type of planning application near Lawford is tree works applications, with 13 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Lawford?
You can search and track planning applications near Lawford on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.