Little Tey, Essex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Little Tey, Essex.
Essex · England · settlement
Planning applications in Little Tey are administered by Basildon Borough Council. View the full Basildon Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Little Tey
Little Tey is a quaint village situated about six miles west of Colchester in the City of Colchester district of Essex. Once a distinct civil parish until its merger with Marks Tey in 1949, it had a population of 78 in 1931, reflecting its small community atmosphere. This historical context may be relevant for those considering planning applications in the area, as it highlights the village's development and local governance.
District: Marks Tey
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £334,790 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Babergh
- Parliamentary constituency: South Suffolk
- LSOA: Babergh 009D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Little Tey.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Little Tey.
- 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 Little Tey based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Little Tey.
- - Apex Lodge, Great Tey Road, Little Tey Colchester CO6 1HZ
Two new proposed 4 bed houses placed within the existing street scene along Great Tey Road together with the construction of a new footpath linking up to the existing footpath
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Colchester | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - Honeypot Cottage, 184 Coggeshall Road, Marks Tey Colchester CO6 1HS
Install an Electric Vehicle charger to property. Will be discretely fixed to an external wall and not viewable from the front.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Colchester | Date: 2025-12-12
View full details - - East Croft, Church Lane, Little Tey Essex CO6 1HX
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for proposed part garage conversion.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Colchester | Date: 2025-07-12
View full details - - New House, Great Tey Road, Little Tey Colchester CO6 1HZ
New access to rear of new house yard.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Colchester | Date: 2024-12-24
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A brief summary of Little Tey in Essex
Little Tey is a quaint village situated about six miles west of Colchester in the City of Colchester district of Essex. Once a distinct civil parish until its merger with Marks Tey in 1949, it had a population of 78 in 1931, reflecting its small community atmosphere. This historical context may be relevant for those considering planning applications in the area, as it highlights the village's development and local governance. It sits within the Marks Tey district.
Property prices in Little Tey show an average sale price of £334,790, 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 Little Tey a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Little 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.
Planning Activity in Little Tey
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Little Tey. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 70 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 Little Tey.
At 70 days on average, decisions near Little Tey slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Little Tey were full planning applications (3), outline applications (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 60% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 4 smaller schemes were submitted.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Nearby Towns
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- East Gores planning applications
- Broad Green planning applications
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- Great Tey planning applications
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- 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.