Weeley Green Garden Village Land South of Colchester Road Weeley Essex CO16 9AD

Awaiting decision 26/00570/EIASCR
Council
Date received
9 Apr 2026
Date validated
9 Apr 2026
Postcode
CO16 9AD

Description

EIA Screening Opinion for outline planning application, with all matters reserved except access, for up to 1,000 dwellings (Class C3) including affordable homes and self-build and custom-build homes, a neighbourhood centre which includes commercial, business, services (Class E) and community uses (Class F2), approximately 18ha of public open space and parkland, including a village green, sustainable drainage systems, landscaping and biodiversity enhancements and associated development.

6.8/10
Planning Authority Score
#60 of 282

Tendring is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #36 out of 282. Only 25% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 40% national average - the council usually decides on time. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (89%) than the national average (90%).

Tendring decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
85%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #205 of 282
89%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #204 of 282
92%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #36 of 282
25%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #32 of 282
74%
Minor dwellings approved
108 decided (1-9 homes)
80%
Major dwellings approved
15 decided (10+ homes)
82%
Change of use approved
56 decided
832
Total decisions
121 refused in 2025