Development Control (The planning department) looks at planning applications and appeals. They are the department to contact to see if you need planning consent for proposed work, they publish the weekly lists of applications and decisions. Planning advice is available here.

Most planning applications are determined by planning officers but some are considered by the Development Control Committee, (The Planning Committee) who meet approximately every three weeks. A calendar of meetings is available here.

Using Public Access for Planning you can obtain the details of valid applications and even make comments on applications that have not been determined. It is possible to track the progress of an application and to view decisions made. For further clarification of what's on offer in Public Access for Planning use this link.

In 2007 a Tendring District Design Award was established to help developers focus on better design in the district.