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Planning in Messing

Only 2 decisions near Messing in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Messing in the last 24 months, from Colchester City Council's planning register.

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About Messing

Messing is a quaint village located in the civil parish of Messing-cum-Inworth within the City of Colchester district of Essex, England. Situated 14 miles northeast of Chelmsford, it boasts a small population of approximately 300 residents, making it an appealing area for potential planning applications and community developments.

Property prices in Messing show an average sale price of £317,574, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Messing a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Messing has 8 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Messing 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Messing, 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, 4 planning applications were submitted near Messing.

The most common types were full planning applications (2), discharge of conditions (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Messing?
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Messing.
What types of planning applications are most common near Messing?
The most common type of planning application near Messing is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Messing?
You can search and track planning applications near Messing on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.