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Planning in Wakes Colne

Only 2 decisions near Wakes Colne in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Wakes Colne in the last 24 months, from Colchester City Council's planning register.

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About Wakes Colne

Wakes Colne is a quaint village and civil parish located in the City of Colchester district of Essex, England, nestled along the River Colne. It is adjacent to the village of Chappel and shares the Chappel and Wakes Colne railway station, making it accessible for commuting. As of the 2021 census, the parish had a population of 506, providing a small but vibrant community for potential planning developments in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 506 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Colchester district.

Property prices in Wakes Colne show an average sale price of £317,574, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

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

The area around Wakes Colne has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Wakes Colne 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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To comment on or object to a planning application near Wakes Colne, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Wakes Colne.

The most common types were full planning applications (1), outline applications (1), discharge of conditions (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Wakes Colne?
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Wakes Colne.
What types of planning applications are most common near Wakes Colne?
The most common type of planning application near Wakes Colne is full planning applications, with 1 submission in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Wakes Colne?
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