Swallowsfield Field Colchester Road Wix Manningtree Essex CO12 2RN Data via plota.co.uk

26/00213/FUL - Full Application Refused

Proposal

Planning Application - Change of use of the land for the stationing of 6 static homes and 4 touring caravans for Gypsy / Traveller occupation. Associated hard and soft landscaping and ecological enhancements. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
9 Feb 2026
Validated
16 Jun 2026
Consultation
17 Jun 2026
Refused
6 Aug 2026
Appeal
Not lodged

Refused on 6 Aug 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 6 Aug 2026

Documents 25

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Important details

Council
Tendring
Application type
Full Application
Postcode
CO12 2RN
Received
9 Feb 2026
Validated
16 Jun 2026
Ward
The Oakleys & Wix
Parish
Wix Parish Council
Case officer
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Target decision
11 Aug 2026
Decision
Refusal - Full
Decision date
6 Aug 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Public comments

28comments received
28 objecting

100% object · above the UK average of 76%

3 neighbours consulted · Last counted 6 Aug 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14688856
Neighbours
25 Jun 2026
Consultation
17 Jun 2026
Site notice
23 Jun 2026
Press notice
26 Jun 2026
Env. assessment
No
Tendring
Planning Authority Score
6.8/10
Good
#70 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

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