Search Wivenhoe planning applications
12 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Wivenhoe · updated daily · Colchester City Council
Only 7 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- Land behind, Fire Station, Colchester Road, Wivenhoe Colchester CO7 9EUAwaiting decisionApplication for approval of details reserved by condition 7 of application 251201Discharge of ConditionReceived 19 Oct 2026261858
- Wycliffe, Phillip Road, Wivenhoe Colchester CO7 9BAApproved1 - Eucalyptus Tree - Rear Garden, Rear Boundary, fell to ground level. Tree is dying back and has 2 Bracket Fungus at the base, which is rotting the Tree at the base hollow in places. Fell for safety as limb failure inenvitable.Works to Trees in Conservation AreaReceived 8 Oct 2026Decided 25 Aug 2026261798
- 15 Tower Road, Wivenhoe Colchester CO7 9QEApprovedConversion of existing workshop to annex ancillary to the main dwellingFull (8 Week Determination)Received 7 Oct 2026Decided 15 Sep 2026261717
- 21 Stanley Road, Wivenhoe Colchester CO7 9LPAwaiting decisionProposed single storey rear extension.Full (8 Week Determination)Received 11 Sep 2026261640
- 7 Malting Yard, Wivenhoe Colchester CO7 9AEAwaiting decisionx 1 Indian Bean (IB1) tree to have rear branch/stem which overhangs the neighbouring property removed. Remaining crown to be pollarded down to the main fork level with the bottom of the top window.Works to Trees in Conservation AreaReceived 9 Sep 2026261658
Planning in Wivenhoe
- Approved
- 92%
- 11 of 12 decided
- Decision time
- about 6 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Wivenhoe in the last 24 months, from Colchester City Council's planning register.
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CO7 530 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: Colchester City Council
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About Wivenhoe
Wivenhoe is a charming town and civil parish located in the City of Colchester district of Essex, England, just 3 miles southeast of Colchester. Nestled along the tidal banks of the River Colne, Wivenhoe boasts a historic core and a population of 7,586 as of the 2021 census, with 7,350 residents in the built-up area. This picturesque town offers a unique blend of heritage and community, making it an interesting location for planning applications and development opportunities. The town has a population of approximately 7,586 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Colchester district.
Property prices in Wivenhoe 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 Wivenhoe a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Wivenhoe has 9 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Wivenhoe 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.wivenhoe.gov.uk/WTC/WTC_home.htm.
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To comment on or object to a planning application near Wivenhoe, 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, 19 planning applications were submitted near Wivenhoe. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 43 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (4), discharge of conditions (3), amendments (2).
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).