Thorpe Park Solar Farm Land South of Thorpe-Le-Soken Essex CO16 0HR
Awaiting decision
26/00343/LUEX
Description
Application for Lawful Development Certificate for Existing Use or Development for confirmation of lawful implementation of planning permission 25/01235/VOC by way of material operation (installation of DNO substation unit foundations).
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