How long do planning decisions take near Tollesbury?

The average planning decision time near Tollesbury is 61 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 Tollesbury?

The planning approval rate near Tollesbury is 83%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Tollesbury?

The most common type of planning application near Tollesbury is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Tollesbury?

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Tollesbury, Essex Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Tollesbury, Essex.

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About Tollesbury

Tollesbury is a coastal village and civil parish located in the Maldon District of Essex, England, positioned at the mouth of the River Blackwater. Situated 9 miles east of the historic port of Maldon and 12 miles south of Colchester, the parish had a population of 2,810 as of the 2021 census. This picturesque location offers potential for various planning applications, particularly in coastal development and conservation.

Population: 2,810 (2021)

District: Maldon

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £386,960 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Maldon
Parliamentary constituency: Witham
LSOA: Maldon 002A

Crime Statistics

7 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

anti-social-behaviour: 3
burglary: 1
public-order: 1
vehicle-crime: 1
violent-crime: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Tollesbury.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Tollesbury.

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 Tollesbury based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

13 planning applications found near Tollesbury.

- 19 North Road Tollesbury Maldon Essex CM9 8RQ
Compliance with conditions notification 24/00264/FUL (Demolition of existing dwelling and outbuildings, and the erection of a pair of semi-detached houses and a pair of detached single storey dwelling
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Maldon | Date: 2026-04-02
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- Alpha House 15 North Road Tollesbury Maldon Essex CM9 8RQ
Addition of a chimney stack to the front elevation
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Maldon | Date: 2026-03-17
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- Land At North Road Tollesbury Essex
Outline application with all matters reserved for up to 24 residential units with public open space, enhanced vehicular access and new pedestrian link.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Maldon | Date: 2026-03-10
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- Land Opposite Prentice Hall Farm Prentice Hall Lane Tollesbury Essex
Outline Planning permission with access for consideration for a residential development of up to 200 dwellings (Use Class C3); with associated access; landscaping; amenity space; drainage and associat
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Maldon | Date: 2025-12-01
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- 19 North Road Tollesbury Maldon Essex CM9 8RQ
Compliance with conditions notification 24/00264/FUL (Demolition of existing dwelling and outbuildings, and the erection of a pair of semi-detached houses and a pair of detached single storey dwelling
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Maldon | Date: 2025-09-03
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- 19 North Road Tollesbury Maldon Essex CM9 8RQ
Compliance with conditions notification 24/00264/FUL (Demolition of existing dwelling and outbuildings, and the erection of a pair of semi-detached houses and a pair of detached single storey dwelling
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Maldon | Date: 2025-08-29
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- 51 East Street Tollesbury Maldon Essex CM9 8QD
T1 Walnut - Crown Reduction by 2m, Crown lift by 2.5m on the southern side of the tree.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Maldon | Date: 2025-08-06
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- 1 Genesta Close Tollesbury Maldon Essex CM9 8SY
Two storey side extension including dormers to front and rear elevation.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Maldon | Date: 2025-02-20
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- Templeton Hunts Farm Close Tollesbury Maldon Essex CM9 8QX
T1 Chestnut - Crown reduction by 1m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Maldon | Date: 2025-02-04
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- 46 East Street Tollesbury Maldon Essex CM9 8QE
T1 Ash - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Maldon | Date: 2024-09-04
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- 7 Church Street Tollesbury Maldon Essex CM9 8QJ
Compliance with conditions notification 24/00247/FUL (Construction of a pool and pool house and retrospective application (Section 73A) for the replacement of a brick wall and erection of a shed) Cond
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Maldon | Date: 2024-07-31
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- St Mary's Church Church Street Tollesbury Maldon Essex CM9 8QJ
2 Dead Sycamores - Fell
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Maldon | Date: 2024-01-05
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- 22 Sceptre Close Tollesbury Maldon Essex CM9 8XB
Claim for lawful development certificate for a proposed extension to existing rear facing dormer. Removal of chimney.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Maldon | Date: 2023-07-20
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A brief summary of Tollesbury in Essex

Property prices in Tollesbury show an average sale price of £386,960, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

There were 7 crimes reported in the Tollesbury area during the most recent period, a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized settlements.

Tollesbury has one conservation area within its boundaries: Tollesbury. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Tollesbury includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Blackwater Estuary SSSI; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Essex Estuaries; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Blackwater Estuary (Mid-Essex Coast Phase 4); 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Blackwater Estuary (Mid-Essex Coast Phase 4). 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 Tollesbury

In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Tollesbury. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 days.

This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Tollesbury maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.

At 61 days on average, decisions near Tollesbury slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Tollesbury were full planning applications (4), discharge of conditions (4), tree works (3). Full planning applications account for 31% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 4 large-scale (major) developments, 9 smaller schemes were submitted.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.

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