Development Management (The planning department) handles planning applications and appeals. We are the department to contact to see if you need planning consent for proposed work and 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 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 Biannual Tendring District Design Award was established to help developers focus on better design in the district.

Independent assistance with planning matters can be obtained through the Planning Aid Service which provides free, independent and professional planning advice to communities and individuals who cannot afford to pay professional fees. The Planning Aid page can be accessed via the following link. Planning Aid Link

Planning Enquiry Service