Marks Tey, Essex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Marks Tey, Essex.
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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: £334,790 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Colchester
- Parliamentary constituency: Harwich and North Essex
- LSOA: Colchester 003B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
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
1 planning application found near Marks Tey.
- - Land west of 194 and east of, 202 Old London Road, Marks Tey Colchester CO6 1EJ
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 19 and 20 ofapplication 211788
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Colchester | Date: 2025-11-24
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A brief summary of Marks Tey in Essex
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. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,617 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Colchester district.
Property prices in Marks 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 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, 3 planning applications were submitted near Marks Tey. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 27 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Marks Tey may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
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 discharge of conditions (2), outline applications (1).
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Copford planning applications
- Copford Green planning applications
- Easthorpe planning applications
- Fordstreet planning applications
- Little Tey planning applications
- Aldham planning applications
- Gallows Green planning applications
- Great Tey planning applications
Related Planning Guides
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- 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.