Mistley, Essex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Mistley, Essex.
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About Mistley
Mistley is a charming village and civil parish located in the Tendring district of northeast Essex, approximately 11 miles northeast of Colchester. The area includes Mistley and New Mistley, both situated along the scenic Stour Estuary, as well as Mistley Heath and Horsley Cross to the south. With a population of 2,956 as of the 2021 census, Mistley operates under its own parish council and falls within the Harwich and North Essex parliamentary constituency, making it a notable area for potential planning applications.
Population: 2,956 (2021)
District: Tendring
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £389,710 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Tendring
- Parliamentary constituency: Harwich and North Essex
- LSOA: Tendring 003G
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Mistley.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Mistley.
- 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 Mistley based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Mistley.
- - Near 1 High Street Mistley Manningtree Essex CO11 1HA
Intention to Install Fixed Line Broadband Apparatus.
Status: Undecided | Type: Telecoms | Council: Tendring | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - Post Office High Street Mistley Manningtree Essex CO11 1HE
Discharge of conditions application for 25/00369/LBC - Condition 6 (Wall/Ceiling Build up).
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Tendring | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - Eastwood School Lane Mistley Manningtree Essex CO11 1HN
Householder Planning Application - Single storey gable end front extension, side and rear flat roof extensions and dormers to roof.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tendring | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - Dairy House Green Lane Mistley Manningtree Essex CO11 2NL
An exception to the normal requirement to serve a section 211 Notice on the local planning authority as set out in Section 15 (1) (a) (i) of the Town and Country Planning (Tree Preservation) (England)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Tendring | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - Topsl House High Street Mistley Manningtree Essex CO11 1HB
Planning Application - Construction of external handrails to main entrance steps and fire exit steps. Replacement of existing render.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tendring | Date: 2024-10-30
View full details - - Topsl House High Street Mistley Manningtree Essex CO11 1HB
Discharge of conditions application for 21/00040/FUL - Condition 3 (Windows and Doors Drawings) and Condition 4 (Schedule of external finish materials).
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Tendring | Date: 2024-06-19
View full details - - Dormy Lodge 83 New Road Mistley Manningtree Essex CO11 1ER
Discharge of conditions 3 & 5 (external finishes) and 4 (Method Statement) of application 22/00545/FULHH.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Conditions | Council: Tendring | Date: 2023-08-17
View full details - - Dormy Lodge 83 New Road Mistley Manningtree Essex CO11 1ER
Application under Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act, to allow a variation of the following conditions of 22/00545/FULHH; Condition 3 to allow the proposal to be constructed in accordance
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Tendring | Date: 2023-08-17
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A brief summary of Mistley in Essex
Mistley is a charming village and civil parish located in the Tendring district of northeast Essex, approximately 11 miles northeast of Colchester. The area includes Mistley and New Mistley, both situated along the scenic Stour Estuary, as well as Mistley Heath and Horsley Cross to the south. With a population of 2,956 as of the 2021 census, Mistley operates under its own parish council and falls within the Harwich and North Essex parliamentary constituency, making it a notable area for potential planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,956 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Tendring district.
Property prices in Mistley show an average sale price of £389,710, 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 Mistley a particularly low-crime area.
Mistley has one conservation area within its boundaries: Manningtree and Mistley. 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 Mistley includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Stour Estuary SSSI; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Suffolk Coast & Heaths; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Stour and Orwell Estuaries; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Stour and Orwell Estuaries. 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, Mistley 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 Mistley
In the last 24 months, 50 planning applications were submitted near Mistley. Of these, 94% were approved, with an average decision time of 45 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Mistley may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 45 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Mistley were full planning applications (14), tree works (14), discharge of conditions (11). Full planning applications account for 28% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- New Mistley planning applications
- Manningtree planning applications
- Mistley Heath planning applications
- Cattawade planning applications
- Lawford planning applications
- Horsleycross Street planning applications
- Brantham planning applications
- East End planning applications
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.