How long do planning decisions take near Weeley?

The average planning decision time near Weeley is 46 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 Weeley?

The planning approval rate near Weeley is 80%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Weeley?

The most common type of planning application near Weeley is full planning applications, with 6 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Weeley?

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Weeley, Essex Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Weeley, Essex.

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About Weeley

Weeley is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Tendring district of Essex, England, with a population of 2,234 as of the 2021 census. The area is well-connected, featuring a railway station on the Sunshine Coast Line and bus services to nearby Clacton-on-Sea and Colchester, making it an attractive location for potential planning applications.

Population: 2,234 (2021)

District: Tendring

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £233,804 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Tendring
Parliamentary constituency: Clacton
LSOA: Tendring 007B

Crime Statistics

16 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 11
public-order: 3
anti-social-behaviour: 1
criminal-damage-arson: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Weeley.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Weeley based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

9 planning applications found near Weeley.

- 17 The Street Weeley Clacton On Sea Essex CO16 9JF
Householder Planning Application - Single storey extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tendring | Date: 2026-05-05
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- 10 St Andrews Close Weeley Clacton On Sea Essex CO16 9FX
Householder Planning Application - Single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tendring | Date: 2026-03-18
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- Land to The South of Thorpe Road Weeley Essex CO16 9AJ
Discharge of conditions application for 19/00524/OUT - Condition 4 (Boundary Treatments)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Tendring | Date: 2026-03-06
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- Weeley Council Offices Thorpe Road Weeley Clacton On Sea Essex CO16 9AJ
Prior Approval Application under Part 3, Class MA of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) for conversion of existing office building (Use Cla
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Tendring | Date: 2026-03-02
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- Land to The South of Thorpe Road Weeley Essex CO16 9AJ
Non Material Amendment to 22/00979/DETAIL - Relocation and minor size reduction of 4 electrical sub-stations, handing of Plot 88 and change to porch on two housetypes.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Tendring | Date: 2026-02-20
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- 37 Colchester Road Weeley Clacton On Sea Essex CO16 9JR
Householder Planning Application - Single storey side and rear extension (following removal of existing side extension).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tendring | Date: 2025-04-29
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- Hornbeams Hawk Lane Weeley Clacton On Sea Essex CO16 9AF
Application under Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act for Variation of Condition 3 (Sui Generis Uses) of application 21/01757/FUL to allow occupation of Farmhouse and Annexe for C2 residen
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Tendring | Date: 2025-02-12
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- Weeley Manor 23 The Street Weeley Essex CO16 9JF
Application under Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act for Variation of Condition 3 (occupant minimum age) of application 17/02161/FUL to allow for occupants aged 45 years or over.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Conditions | Council: Tendring | Date: 2024-08-09
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- 11 St Andrews Close Weeley Essex CO16 9FX
Householder Planning Application - Single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tendring | Date: 2024-06-03
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A brief summary of Weeley in Essex

Property prices in Weeley show an average sale price of £233,804, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

There were 16 crimes reported in the Weeley area during the most recent period, a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized settlements.

Weeley has one conservation area within its boundaries: Tendring. 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 Weeley includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Weeleyhall Wood SSSI; 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 Weeley

In the last 24 months, 17 planning applications were submitted near Weeley. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 46 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Weeley.

The average decision time of 46 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Weeley were full planning applications (6), discharge of conditions (3), listed building and heritage (2). Full planning applications account for 35% 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, 1 medium-scale application, 15 smaller schemes were submitted.

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