The Hythe, Essex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near The Hythe, Essex.
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Planning applications in The Hythe are administered by Colchester City Council. View the full Colchester City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About The Hythe
The Hythe is a vibrant area located in the southeastern part of Colchester, Essex, along the picturesque River Colne. Once a humble hamlet, it has evolved over time and was notably home to the Paxmans Factory, known for its production of automobile parts. This blend of history and industry makes The Hythe a significant location for potential planning applications and developments.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Colchester
- Parliamentary constituency: Witham
- LSOA: Colchester 019C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near The Hythe.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near The Hythe.
- 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 The Hythe based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
16 planning applications found near The Hythe.
- - 80b Hythe Hill, Colchester CO1 2NH
Removal of a timber stud wall and door installed in 1990 and installation of a new door within Flat 80 B.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Colchester | Date: 2026-06-12
View full details - - Block 4, Quayside Drive, Colchester CO2 8GT
Replacement of part of existing cladding system with like for like replacement.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Colchester | Date: 2026-06-10
View full details - - 36 Recreation Road, Colchester CO1 2HF
Change of use for garage to dog grooming parlour.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Colchester | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - Amleen House, Gleen House, Jai House, Hawkins Road, Colchester CO2 8JX
Application for variation of condition 2 and 15 following grant of planning permission 180694 and for the creation of access to riversidewalk (Revised Description)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Colchester | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - Bridge House, Hythe Quay, Colchester CO2 8JB
Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 5, 25,26 ,30& 36 of approved application 192441
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Colchester | Date: 2025-12-15
View full details - - Tesco Supermarket, Greenstead Road, Colchester CO1 2TE
Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 3 of approved application 250499
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Colchester | Date: 2025-11-28
View full details - - European Consortium for Political Research, Harbour House, Hythe Quay, Colchester CO2 8JF
T1 - Pseudo Acacia - Crown reduce by up to 3m and deadwood clean
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Colchester | Date: 2025-10-03
View full details - - Gamet Bearings, Gamet Bearings, Hythe Station Road, Colchester Essex CO2 8LD
Application to discharge condition 4 (architectural details), 5(groundfloor front elevation) , 6 (site cross section), 18 )traffic management plan) and 20 (construction method statement) of planning p
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Colchester | Date: 2025-06-25
View full details - - 27 Hythe Hill, Colchester Essex CO1 2NQ
The tree is on my driveway - which is on Standard road because my house is on the corner of Hythe Hill and Standard Rd. The tree surgeonhas advised cutting it down asap. He will cut it down past the d
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Colchester | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - 133 Hythe Hill, Colchester Essex CO1 2NP
Removal and replacement of render to Southern wall of the eastern extension, repairs to the frame, ceilings and plinth
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Colchester | Date: 2025-04-26
View full details - - Gamet Bearings, Hythe Station Road, Colchester CO2 8LD
Application to discharge condition 39 (CCTV drainage survey report) ofplanning permission 220317
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Colchester | Date: 2025-02-12
View full details - - B & Q Warehouse, Lightship Way, Colchester CO2 8JX
Application for removal or variation of a conditions 2, 6, 12 and 13 following grant of planning permission. (222681)
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Colchester | Date: 2023-09-01
View full details - - B & Q Warehouse, Lightship Way, Colchester CO2 8JX
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 19, 21 & 23 (222681)
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Colchester | Date: 2023-09-01
View full details - - Mirosa, 198 St Andrews Avenue, Colchester Essex CO4 3AG
TWO STOREY SIDE EXTENSION, RAISING OF ROOF WITH REAR FACING DORMER ANDREAR CONSERVATORY EXTENSION
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Colchester | Date: 2023-08-11
View full details - - B And Q, Lightship Way, Colchester CO2 8FR
Internally illuminated flex face sign on illuminated digitally printedpanel Digitally printed vinyl
Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: Colchester | Date: 2023-06-09
View full details - - Mirosa, 198 St Andrews Avenue, Colchester CO4 3AG
Two storey side extension, raising of roof with rear facing dormer andrear conservatory extension
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Colchester | Date: 2023-05-19
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A brief summary of The Hythe in Essex
The Hythe is a vibrant area located in the southeastern part of Colchester, Essex, along the picturesque River Colne. Once a humble hamlet, it has evolved over time and was notably home to the Paxmans Factory, known for its production of automobile parts. This blend of history and industry makes The Hythe a significant location for potential planning applications and developments.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes The Hythe a particularly low-crime area.
The Hythe 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 The Hythe includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Upper Colne Marshes SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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, The Hythe 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 The Hythe
In the last 24 months, 37 planning applications were submitted near The Hythe. Of these, 29% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 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 The Hythe.
At 60 days on average, decisions near The Hythe slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near The Hythe were full planning applications (13), discharge of conditions (9), outline applications (5). Full planning applications account for 35% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 8 medium-scale applications, 29 smaller schemes were submitted.
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