Planning Matters

PLANNING POLICY REVIEW

Tendring District Council is reviewing the Local Plan

Tendring’s Local Plan is the blueprint for new development across the district and contains the rules and policies against which planning applications are assessed. TDC is in the process of reviewing and updating the Local Plan to ensure it remains up-to-date and complies with national new housing policy. To find out more visit the TDC website: www.tendringdc.gov.uk/localplanreview

March 2025 Public Consultation TDC invited the public to express their views on the Issues and Options to be considered for the future of Tendring. Public Drop-in exhibitions were held to find out more about the consultation and to discuss the Local Plan with planning officers or alternatively call 01255 686177. All events 3pm - 7pm

MON 17th MARCH 2025 The 1912 Centre, Cow Lane, Kings Quay Street, Harwich, CO12 3ES

TUES 18th MARCH Brightlingsea Parish Hall, Victoria Place, Brightlingsea, CO7 0BP

MON 24th MARCH Lawford Venture Centre, Bromley Road, Lawford, CO11 2JE

WED 26th MARCH The Columbine Centre, Prince’s Esplanade, Walton on the Naze, CO14 8PZ

Deadline for responses was 5pm 14th April 2025.

PLANNING APPLICATIONS

Tendring District Council consults the Parish Council on planning matters relating to Wrabness. Discussion about new planning applications takes place at the periodic meetings of the Parish Council. The recommendations made to the planning bodies are recorded in the Minutes.

The Tendring District Council website includes information about planning policies and details of planning applications - it has a facility for on-line comment about current planning applications.

Residents can comment direct to the planning authority on planning matters. You may also wish to make a copy of your comments available to the Parish Council to make them aware of your views.

Recent Planning Applications

Strandlands Rectory Road Wrabness CO11 2TX

Alterations and additions to existing detached garage to form ground floor annex and first floor studio - Use ancillary to existing dwelling.

Ref: 25/01577/FULHH

Received: Tue 21 Oct 2025 Validated: Mon 27 Oct 2025.

Parish Council comment: pending

Status: Pending Consideration

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Land at Former The Coign Ash Street Wrabness CO11 2TG

Application under Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act for Variation of Condition 2 (Approved Drawings) of application 22/02138/FUL to allow drawing references updated to reflect amendments to proposals, and Compliance of Condition 7 (CEMP) of application 22/02138/FUL to allow this condition to be omitted as this information is included with this submission.

Ref: 25/01530/VOC

Received: Mon 13 Oct 2025 Validated: Mon 13 Oct 2025

Parish Council Comment: Pending

Status: Pending Consideration

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Broadfields Primrose Hill Wrabness Manningtree CO11 2TZ

Variation of Condition 2 (Approved Drawings) of application 24/01719/FUL to amend the siting of the approved dwelling.

Ref: 25/01181/VOC

Parish Council comment: no objection

Status: Approved

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3 Council Houses Harwich Road Wrabness CO11 2UA

Rear part double and ground floor extension

Ref: 25/01006/FULHH

Parish Council comment: no objection

Status: Approved

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Playing Field Rectory Road Wrabness CO11 2TX

Works related to Tree Preservation Order (23/00003/TPO) - Single Oak Tree - Crown reduction of up to 30%, specified by meterage of 2-2.5 metres, including deadwood removal and aerial inspection.

Ref: 25/00973/WTPO

Parish Council comment: Applicant.

Status: Approved

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Malkins Coat Harwich Road Wrabness CO11 2UG

Detached double garage and change of use of agricultural land.

Ref: 25/00390/FUL

Parish Council comment: no objection

Status: Approved

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The Barn, Foxes Farm, Station Road, Wrabness CO11 2UF

Application for Lawful Development Certificate for Existing Use of 'The Barn' as a dwellinghouse..