Smythe's Green, Essex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Smythe's Green, Essex.
Essex · England · settlement
Planning applications in Smythe's Green are administered by Colchester City Council. View the full Colchester City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Smythe's Green
Smythe's Green is a quaint hamlet situated along the B1022 road within the civil parish of Layer Marney in the Colchester district of Essex. Nestled between the villages of Tiptree and Birch, it offers a unique rural setting that may be of interest for planning applications in the surrounding area.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Colchester
- Parliamentary constituency: Witham
- LSOA: Colchester 020C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Smythe's Green.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Smythe's Green.
- 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 Smythe's Green based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Smythe's Green.
- - Layer Marney House, Roundbush Road, Layer Marney Colchester CO5 9UR
Alteration and extension of an existing dwelling
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Colchester | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - Thorrington Farm, Thorrington Farm, Winters Hill, Layer Marney Essex CO5 9XP
Application for prior notification of agricultural or forestry development - proposed building.
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Colchester | Date: 2022-12-29
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A brief summary of Smythe's Green in Essex
Smythe's Green is a quaint hamlet situated along the B1022 road within the civil parish of Layer Marney in the Colchester district of Essex. Nestled between the villages of Tiptree and Birch, it offers a unique rural setting that may be of interest for planning applications in the surrounding area.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Smythe's Green a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Smythe's Green includes 3 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Smythe's Green 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 Smythe's Green
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Smythe's Green. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 19 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Smythe's Green may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 19 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Smythe's Green were full planning applications (1), outline applications (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 25% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 3 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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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.