How long do planning decisions take near South Heath?

The average planning decision time near South Heath is 18 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near South Heath?

The planning approval rate near South Heath is 67%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near South Heath?

The most common type of planning application near South Heath is telecoms, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near South Heath?

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South Heath, Essex Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near South Heath, Essex.

Essex · England · settlement

Planning applications in South Heath are administered by Basildon Borough Council. View the full Basildon Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About South Heath

Great Bentley is a picturesque village and civil parish in the Tendring district of north east Essex, situated just seven miles east of Colchester. Notable for its expansive 43-acre village green, the second largest in the UK, it has earned accolades such as 'Essex Village of the Year.' The area, which includes the hamlets of Aingers Green and South Heath, benefits from convenient rail services at Great Bentley railway station, connecting residents to London Liverpool Street and popular coastal destinations.

District: Great Bentley

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Area Information

Admin district: Colchester
Parliamentary constituency: Harwich and North Essex
LSOA: Colchester 017D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near South Heath.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near South 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 South Heath based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near South Heath.

- Near to Wishing Well Holly Bush Hill Great Bentley Colchester Essex CO7 8RN
Installation of Fixed Line Broadband Apparatus.
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Tendring | Date: 2025-10-02
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- Old Farm Cottage South Heath Road Great Bentley Colchester CO7 8RD
Formation of window
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Tendring | Date: 2002-06-25
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A brief summary of South Heath in Essex

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes South Heath a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around South Heath includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Colne Estuary SSSI, Riddles Wood SSSI; 4 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Essex Estuaries; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Colne Estuary (Mid-Essex Coast Phase 2); 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Colne Estuary (Mid-Essex Coast Phase 2). 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, South 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 South Heath

In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near South Heath. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 18 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 South Heath.

The average decision time of 18 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near South Heath were telecoms (2), full planning applications (1), amendments (1).

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