Old Heath, Essex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Old Heath, Essex.
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About Old Heath
Old Heath is a Church of England parish located to the south-east of Colchester in Essex. This area is characterized by its blend of residential and rural landscapes, making it a unique spot for potential planning applications and developments.
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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: Colchester
- LSOA: Colchester 013D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Old Heath.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Old Heath.
- 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 Old Heath based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Old Heath.
- - Levoi's Suzuki, 13 Commerce Way, Colchester CO2 8HR
Erection of branded signage to replace the existing signage
Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: Colchester | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - Levoi's Suzuki, 13 Commerce Way, Colchester CO2 8HR
Erection of autonomous steel frame with perforated sheet cladding panels with signage as a separate entity to the fabric of the existingbuilding. Insertion of 3 new windows. Render North facade
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Colchester | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - 23 Barn Hall Avenue, Colchester CO2 8TE
Proposed Single Storey Rear Extension to Replace Existing Conservatory
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Colchester | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - 93 Cavendish Avenue, Colchester CO2 8BS
Retrospective planning application for single storey side extension and left extension with rear flat roof dormer and the demolition of the outbuilding in the rear garden.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Colchester | Date: 2025-12-30
View full details - - Outside Ernest Doe & Sons, Haven Road, Colchester CO2 8HT
Real time passenger information and commercial adverts.
Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: Colchester | Date: 2025-03-28
View full details - - Outside Portofino Restaurant, Haven Road, Colchester CO2 8HT
Real time passenger information and commercial adverts.
Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: Colchester | Date: 2025-03-28
View full details - - 20 Cavendish Avenue, Colchester Essex CO2 8BP
Construction of a dormer to the main roof on the rear elevation of a terraced house
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Colchester | Date: 2024-09-08
View full details - - Oyster Haven Business Park, Haven Road, Colchester CO2 8HT
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL CONSULTATION ONLY: Continuation of development without compliance with condition 2 (Application details) of ESS/26/23/COL to allow for an update to site layout drawings. ESS/26/23
Status: Undecided | Type: Other | Council: Colchester | Date: 2024-03-21
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A brief summary of Old Heath in Essex
Old Heath is a Church of England parish located to the south-east of Colchester in Essex. This area is characterized by its blend of residential and rural landscapes, making it a unique spot for potential planning applications and developments.
Property prices in Old Heath 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 Old Heath a particularly low-crime area.
Old Heath has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Colchester, Distillery Pond, New Town, Colchester, Hythe, Colchester Area 1. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Old Heath includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Upper Colne Marshes SSSI. 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, Old Heath 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 Old Heath
In the last 24 months, 17 planning applications were submitted near Old Heath. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 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 Old Heath.
At 57 days on average, decisions near Old Heath slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Old Heath were full planning applications (10), advertising consent (3), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 59% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 15 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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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.