How long do planning decisions take near Marks Tey?

The average planning decision time near Marks Tey is 27 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 Marks Tey?

The planning approval rate near Marks Tey is 50%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Marks Tey?

The most common type of planning application near Marks Tey is outline applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Marks Tey?

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Marks Tey, Essex Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Marks Tey, Essex.

Essex · England · settlement

Planning applications in Marks Tey are administered by Colchester City Council. View the full Colchester City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Marks Tey

Marks Tey is a village and civil parish located in the City of Colchester district of Essex, England, approximately six miles west of Colchester. Part of a group of villages known as The Teys, which also includes Great Tey and Little Tey, Marks Tey had a population of 2,617 according to the 2021 census. This growing community presents various opportunities for planning applications and development initiatives.

Population: 2,617 (2021)

District: Colchester

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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 001C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Marks Tey.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Marks 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 Marks Tey based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Marks Tey.

- Land North of A120, Coggeshall Road, Marks Tey Colchester CO6 1LJ
Outline planning application for residential development of up to 134 homes and up to 350sqm (gross) of Class E floorspace, associated parking, landscaping, and infrastructure works with all matters r
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Colchester | Date: 2026-03-30
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- 118 Blackhorse Road,
Replacement of existing advertisement poster with an internally illuminated D48 digital advertising display.
Status: Rejected | Type: Advertising | Council: Waltham Forest | Date: 2025-10-27
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A brief summary of Marks Tey in Essex

Property prices in Marks Tey 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 Marks Tey a particularly low-crime area.

Marks Tey has one conservation area within its boundaries: Copford Green. 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 Marks Tey includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Marks Tey Brickpit SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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, Marks 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 Marks Tey

In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Marks Tey. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 27 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 Marks Tey.

The average decision time of 27 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Marks Tey were outline applications (2), discharge of conditions (1), advertising consent (1).

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 3 smaller schemes were submitted.

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