Wakes Colne, Essex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Wakes Colne, Essex.
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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.
Population: 506 (2021)
District: Colchester
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Area Information
- Admin district: Colchester
- Parliamentary constituency: Harwich and North Essex
- LSOA: Colchester 010C
Crime Statistics
3 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- burglary: 2
- violent-crime: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Wakes Colne.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Wakes Colne.
- 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 Wakes Colne based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Wakes Colne.
- - Victoria Lodge, Station Road, Wakes Colne Colchester CO6 2DS
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for proposed additionof 16no. solar panels to south west and south east roof pitches.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Colchester | Date: 2025-11-21
View full details - - Bridgewick Hall, The Street, Chappel Colchester CO6 2DD
Listed building application for refurbishment internal and external alterations to existing coach house to form annexe incidental to main dwelling house ii) demolition of existing outbuilding iii) Rec
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Colchester | Date: 2024-11-10
View full details - - Bridgewick Hall, The Street, Chappel Colchester CO6 2DD
i) Refurbishment internal and external alterations to existing coach house to form annexe incidental to main dwelling house ii) demolitionof existing outbuilding iii) Reconstruction, alterations and r
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Colchester | Date: 2024-11-10
View full details - - Chappel Primary School, The Street, Chappel Colchester CO6 2DD
Chappel School have asked us to clear fell two sycamore trees T1 and T2. We believe this is the best course of action as we believe a reduction would make it brittle thus unsafe, plus promote faster g
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Colchester | Date: 2023-07-22
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A brief summary of Wakes Colne in Essex
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.
Neighbourhood safety in Wakes Colne is generally good, with just 3 crimes reported in the most recent period.
Wakes Colne has one conservation area within its boundaries: Chappel. 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 Wakes Colne includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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.
Planning Activity in Wakes Colne
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Wakes Colne. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Wakes Colne may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 61 days on average, decisions near Wakes Colne slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Wakes Colne were full planning applications (2), outline applications (1), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 40% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 3 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.