Tendring planning approval rate

Tendring council approved 90.8% of planning applications and refused 9.2%, based on 316 decisions analysed. Ranked 119th out of 221 councils for strictness.

Last updated: March 2026 · Based on decisions from January 2020 to present

90.8%

overall approval rate

316

Decisions analysed

287

Approved

Refused

Wards covered

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Approval rate by application type

Different application types have different approval rates in Tendring. Householder and full planning applications typically have the highest volume.

Other (117 decided)

92.3%

Full (68 decided)

79.4%

Trees (50 decided)

100.0%

Discharge of Conditions (50 decided)

94.0%

Listed Building (10 decided)

90.0%

Approval rate by project type

These rates are based on what homeowners are actually building in Tendring — mined from 316 proposal descriptions.

Rear Extension (26 decided)

96.2%

Garage / Parking (24 decided)

95.8%

Outbuilding (19 decided)

94.7%

Side Extension (15 decided)

93.3%

Change of Use (Residential) (11 decided)

81.8%

Extension (General) (10 decided)

80.0%

New Build (10 decided)

60.0%

Approval rate by ward

Planning outcomes vary significantly by ward within Tendring. Click any ward for detailed statistics.

Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley (46 decided)

93.5%

The Bentleys & Frating (25 decided)

96.0%

Alresford & Elmstead (22 decided)

86.4%

Frinton (21 decided)

90.5%

Wards in Tendring

Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley

93.5% approval · 46 decisions

The Bentleys & Frating

96.0% approval · 25 decisions

Alresford & Elmstead

86.4% approval · 22 decisions

Frinton

90.5% approval · 21 decisions

Recent comparable decisions

The most recent residential planning decisions in Tendring, showing how the council decides real applications.

26/00117/FULHH

Householder Planning Application - Extension and roof addition to existing garag · Dovercourt All Saints · Wed 25 Feb 2026

Approved

25/00613/OUT

Outline Planning Application (all matters reserved) - Conversion of existing bar · The Oakleys & Wix · Tue 24 Feb 2026

Refused

25/01703/OUT

Outline Planning Application (all matters reserved) - Erection of three self bui · The Oakleys & Wix · Mon 23 Feb 2026

Approved

Showing 3 of 129 comparable decisions. See all 129 in the Pro Report →

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Less than one set of revised drawings. Based on 316 decisions.

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