Wrabness, Essex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Wrabness, Essex.
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About Wrabness
Wrabness is a quaint village and civil parish situated near Manningtree in North Essex, approximately six miles west of Harwich, along the scenic banks of the River Stour. As of the 2021 census, the parish boasts a population of 369 residents, making it a small but vibrant community, ideal for those exploring planning applications in the area.
Population: 369 (2021)
District: Tendring
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £389,710 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Tendring
- Parliamentary constituency: Harwich and North Essex
- LSOA: Tendring 003A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Wrabness.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Wrabness.
- 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 Wrabness based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Wrabness.
- - Porthwen Church Road Wrabness Manningtree Essex CO11 2TQ
Proposed single storey rear extension to form dining area, rear dormer to existing bedroom and replacement porch.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tendring | Date: 2024-01-31
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A brief summary of Wrabness in Essex
Wrabness is a quaint village and civil parish situated near Manningtree in North Essex, approximately six miles west of Harwich, along the scenic banks of the River Stour. As of the 2021 census, the parish boasts a population of 369 residents, making it a small but vibrant community, ideal for those exploring planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 369 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Tendring district.
Property prices in Wrabness show an average sale price of £389,710, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Wrabness a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Wrabness includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Stour and Copperas Woods, Ramsey SSSI, Stour Estuary SSSI; 4 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Suffolk Coast & Heaths; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Stour and Orwell Estuaries; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Stour and Orwell Estuaries. 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, Wrabness 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 Wrabness
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Wrabness. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Wrabness may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Wrabness were telecoms (3), full planning applications (2), listed building and heritage (1).
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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.