Thorrington, Essex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Thorrington, Essex.
Essex · England · settlement
About Thorrington
Thorrington is a charming village and civil parish located in the Tendring district of Essex, just 3 miles east of Wivenhoe and 1.9 miles north of Brightlingsea. Known for its historic medieval flint church dedicated to Mary Magdalene, which is supported by St John's College, Cambridge, the parish had a population of 1,429 as of the 2021 census. This quaint community offers potential insights for those researching planning applications in the area.
Population: 1,429 (2021)
District: Tendring
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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: Harwich and North Essex
- LSOA: Colchester 017C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Thorrington.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Thorrington.
- 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 Thorrington based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
291 planning applications found near Thorrington.
- - Sunnyfield Clacton Road Thorrington Colchester Essex CO7 8JW
Householder Planning Application - Single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tendring | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - OPP Rosemary Lodge Rosemary Lane Thorrington Essex CO7 8EU
Notice of intention to install fixed line broadband apparatus.
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Tendring | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - 35 Avocet Place Thorrington Colchester Essex CO7 8FH
Householder Planning Application - Single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tendring | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - Land to The North of Avocet Place Thorrington Essex CO7 8FH
Planning Application - Erection of 60 single storey dwellings for those aged 55 and those with or supporting someone with a disability, with associated site infrastructure and public open space.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tendring | Date: 2025-10-06
View full details - - Goldacre Farm Station Road Thorrington Colchester Essex CO7 8HZ
Householder Planning Application - Installation of EV charging point on internal wall of cart lodge adjacent to Goldacre Farm.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tendring | Date: 2025-10-02
View full details - - 2 The Oaks Station Road Thorrington Colchester Essex CO7 8HY
Application for Lawful Development Certificate for Proposed Use or Development for erection of porch.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Tendring | Date: 2025-09-12
View full details - - Meadow View Church Road Thorrington Essex CO7 8HH
Householder Planning Application - Rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tendring | Date: 2025-08-22
View full details - - Whitehouse Farm Church Road Thorrington Essex CO7 8HS
Application to determine if prior approval is required under Part 6, Class A of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) for extensions to both s
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Tendring | Date: 2025-07-30
View full details - - Holly Tree Station Road Thorrington Essex CO7 8JA
Planning Application - Detached outbuilding for use for one to one personal trainer and fitness rehabilitation. Class E (d)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tendring | Date: 2025-06-05
View full details - - The Laurels Church Road Thorrington Colchester Essex CO7 8HP
Householder Planning Application - Front porch.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tendring | Date: 2025-05-07
View full details - - 4 Church Road Thorrington Essex CO7 8HH
Householder Planning Application - Construction of annexe to rear of garden
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tendring | Date: 2025-03-14
View full details - - White House Station Road Thorrington Colchester Essex CO7 8HY
Householder Planning Application - Extensions to existing house. Conversion and extension of existing part 1/part 2 storey barn to create games room and associated ancillary space. Construction of 2 x
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tendring | Date: 2024-10-07
View full details - - 22 Clover Drive Thorrington Colchester Essex CO7 8HL
Householder Planning Application - Two Storey Rear Extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tendring | Date: 2024-10-03
View full details - - 8 Lark Meadow Thorrington Colchester Essex CO7 8FG
Householder Planning Application - Proposed first floor side extension including garage conversion for private use, and extended vehicle access to drive.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tendring | Date: 2024-07-05
View full details - - The Panthers Station Road Thorrington Colchester Essex CO7 8JA
Discharge of conditions application for 22/01695/FUL - Condition 8 (Construction Management Plan); Condition 10 (Biodiversity Enhancement Strategy).
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Tendring | Date: 2024-06-24
View full details - - White House Station Road Thorrington Colchester Essex CO7 8HY
Householder Planning Application - conservation works to existing house, extension to existing house, conversion of barn to games room, conversion of second barn to form 2no. one bedroom annexes, and
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Tendring | Date: 2024-04-29
View full details - - 35 Avocet Place Thorrington Colchester Essex CO7 8FH
Householder Planning Application - single storey rear extension (replacing existing conservatory).
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tendring | Date: 2024-03-19
View full details - - The Linnets Clacton Road Thorrington Colchester Essex CO7 8JW
Proposed two storey side, part two storey rear, and part single storey rear extensions.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tendring | Date: 2024-02-12
View full details - - Tabarin Church Road Thorrington Colchester Essex CO7 8HS
Pollard 2 Oak trees (1 crown) by 50%.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Tendring | Date: 2024-01-15
View full details - - Wheatfield Church Road Thorrington Colchester Essex CO7 8HS
Erection of two storey front extension; 1.5 storey extension (following demolition of existing garage); and large dormer window (following removal of two existing dormer windows). Temporary siting of
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tendring | Date: 2023-11-13
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A brief summary of Thorrington in Essex
Thorrington is a charming village and civil parish located in the Tendring district of Essex, just 3 miles east of Wivenhoe and 1.9 miles north of Brightlingsea. Known for its historic medieval flint church dedicated to Mary Magdalene, which is supported by St John's College, Cambridge, the parish had a population of 1,429 as of the 2021 census. This quaint community offers potential insights for those researching planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,429 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Tendring district.
Property prices in Thorrington 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 Thorrington a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Thorrington includes 8 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Thorrington
In the last 24 months, 35 planning applications were submitted near Thorrington. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Thorrington.
The average decision time of 54 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Thorrington were full planning applications (18), outline applications (5), discharge of conditions (5). Full planning applications account for 51% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 2 medium-scale applications, 32 smaller schemes were submitted.
16 planning appeals were lodged, of which 6 were allowed and 9 were dismissed (40% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 23 applications
- Refused: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 10 applications
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