Search Thorrington planning applications
15 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Thorrington · updated daily · Tendring District Council
Only 3 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- Whitehouse Farm Church Road Thorrington Colchester Essex CO7 8HSAwaiting decisionPlanning Application - Installation of a 250kW ground mounted solar panel array to provide electrical power to the farm to aid its salad growing business and reduce its grid-dependency.Received 15 Sep 202626/00803/FUL
- Tank 32M From 1 Pound Cottages Clacton Road Thorrington Colchester Essex CO7 8EXApprovedPrior Approval Application under Part 6, Class A of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) for farm work shopReceived 3 Sep 2026Decided 16 Sep 202626/01376/AGRIC
- Torinduna Tenpenny Hill Thorrington Colchester Essex CO7 8JGAwaiting decisionHouseholder Planning Application - Re-roofing of the existing extension and garage, part conversion of the garage and addition of rooflights.Received 11 Aug 202626/01136/FULHH
- The Panthers Station Road Thorrington Colchester Essex CO7 8JAAwaiting decisionNon Material Amendment to 25/01751/VOC - Change the facing brick to Limewash Cambridge BuffReceived 30 Jul 202626/01153/NMA
- Faskally Brightlingsea Road Thorrington Colchester Essex CO7 8JHAwaiting decisionHouseholder Planning Application - Conversion of an existing garage into a habitable room, construction of a hip-to-gable roof extension incorporating a new roof structure over the garage, and the formation of front and rear dormer loft extensions.HH Application for Planning PermissionReceived 7 Jul 202626/01028/FULHH
Planning in Thorrington
- Approved
- 90%
- 19 of 21 decided
- Decision time
- about 8 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Thorrington in the last 24 months, from Tendring District Council's planning register.
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Around Thorrington
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CO7 530 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 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. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,429 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Tendring district.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Thorrington 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 Thorrington a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Thorrington has 8 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Thorrington 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, 37 planning applications were submitted near Thorrington. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (10), outline applications (6), discharge of conditions (5).
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate).