Search Thorpe-le-Soken planning applications

38 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Thorpe-le-Soken · updated daily · Tendring District Council

Only 9 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.

Showing 1 to 5 of 38 · received or decided in the last 12 months

Site South of Thorpe Hall Gardens Lifehouse Drive Thorpe Le Soken Essex CO16 0JFAwaiting decisionPlanning Application - Erection of 9 detached single storey dwellings together with associated infrastructure.Full ApplicationReceived 19 Oct 202626/01618/FUL
Tortworth The Square Station Road Thorpe Le Soken Clacton On Sea Essex CO16 0HDAwaiting decisionTrees in a Conservation Area Notification - T1 Bay - Reduce crown by 1 meter and trim sides. T2 Willow - Re pollard back to previous points. T3,T4,T5 Sycamore - Remove to grown level.Received 28 Sep 202626/01523/TCA
7 Churchgate High Street Thorpe Le Soken Clacton On Sea Essex CO16 0DYAwaiting decisionApplication for Listed Building Consent - installation of shop signage to the front and side elevation.Received 20 Sep 202626/01451/LBC
Site East of Lifehouse Spa (Horse Field) Frinton Road Thorpe Le Soken Clacton On Sea Essex CO16 0JDAwaiting decisionPlanning Application - Erection of 35 residential units together with associated hard and soft landscaping.Received 14 Sep 202626/01410/FUL
Trabarr Station Road Thorpe Le Soken Clacton On Sea Essex CO16 0HDAwaiting decisionHouseholder Planning Application - Single storey rear extension and extension to side incorporating a garage (following removal of existing conservatory and garage)Received 25 Aug 202626/01305/FULHH

Planning in Thorpe-le-Soken

Approved: 61%; 11 of 16 decided
Decision time: about 10 weeks; on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Thorpe-le-Soken in the last 24 months, from Tendring District Council's planning register.

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Around Thorpe-le-Soken

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CO16 348 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

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Planning authority: Tendring District Council

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About Thorpe-le-Soken

Thorpe-le-Soken is a village and civil parish situated in the Tendring district of Essex, England, conveniently located between Colchester to the west and the coastal towns of Walton-on-the-Naze and Frinton-on-Sea to the east, with Clacton-on-Sea to the south. As of the 2021 census, the parish has a population of 2,273, making it a small yet vibrant community, which may impact local planning considerations and developments in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,273 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Tendring district.

Property prices in Thorpe-le-Soken show an average sale price of £296,624, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Thorpe-le-Soken area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Thorpe-le-Soken a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Thorpe-le-Soken has 5 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Thorpe-le-Soken 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.

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In the last 24 months, 45 planning applications were submitted near Thorpe-le-Soken. Of these, 61% were approved, with an average decision time of 73 days.

The most common types were tree works (9), discharge of conditions (6), full planning applications (4).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Thorpe-le-Soken?

In the last 24 months, 45 planning applications were submitted near Thorpe-le-Soken. The approval rate is 61%.

How long do planning decisions take near Thorpe-le-Soken?

The average planning decision time near Thorpe-le-Soken is 73 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 Thorpe-le-Soken?

The planning approval rate near Thorpe-le-Soken is 61%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Thorpe-le-Soken?

The most common type of planning application near Thorpe-le-Soken is tree works applications, with 9 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Thorpe-le-Soken?

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