Thorpe Park Solar Farm Land South of Thorpe-Le-Soken Essex CO16 0HR

Awaiting decision 26/00343/LUEX
Council
Date received
27 Feb 2026
Date validated
27 Feb 2026
Postcode
CO16 0HR

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