139 High Street Harwich Essex CO12 3AX Data via plota.co.uk

26/00640/FUL - Full Application Approved

Proposal

Planning Application - Replacement and refurbishment of the existing shopfront, including installation of new aluminium windows and door in Violet Blue (RAL 5000) to replicate the original timber style. Works include retention of the recessed entrance, improved accessibility with a level threshold, and repair and repainting of the shopfront and side elevation. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
21 Apr 2026
Validated
30 Apr 2026
Consultation
30 Apr 2026
Approved
5 Jun 2026

Approved on 5 Jun 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 19 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Tendring
Application type
Full Application
Postcode
CO12 3AX
Received
21 Apr 2026
Validated
30 Apr 2026
Ward
Harwich & Kingsway
Parish
Harwich Town Council
Case officer
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Target decision
25 Jun 2026
Decision
Approval - Full
Decision date
5 Jun 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14842411
Neighbours
30 Apr 2026
Consultation
30 Apr 2026
Site notice
5 May 2026
Press notice
8 May 2026
Env. assessment
No
Tendring
Planning Authority Score
6.8/10
Good
#70 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Tendring is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #40 out of 296. Only 26% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 41% national average - the council usually decides on time. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (89%) than the national average (90%).

Faster than most councils
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Tendring decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
85%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #212 of 296
89%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #211 of 296
80%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #40 of 296
26%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #38 of 296
71%
Minor dwellings approved
114 decided (1-9 homes)
88%
Major dwellings approved
16 decided (10+ homes)
80%
Change of use approved
49 decided
837
Total decisions
127 refused in the year to March 2026