The Forge Forge Lane Great Bentley Essex

1. 2 Apr 2020

   Received by Tendring

2. 22 Apr 2020

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 5 Aug 2020

   Decision issued: Approval - Full

4. 9 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Tendring granted permission on 5 August 2020, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

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• The Hollies The Green Great Bentley Colchester Essex CO7 8PJ

  22/00260/FUL Submitted 9 Feb 2022 50 yards away

  Proposed replacement windows and front lower roof.

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 14 docs

• Restaurant 43 The Green Great Bentley Colchester Essex CO7 8PJ

  23/01717/COUNOT Submitted 6 Dec 2023 50 yards away

  Prior Approval Application under Part 3, Class MA of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) for change of use of restaurant (Class E) into two residential dwelling units (Class C3).

  Granted Prior approval 14 docs
  Domestic

• Restaurant 43 The Green Great Bentley Colchester Essex CO7 8PJ

  24/00572/FUL Submitted 18 Apr 2024 50 yards away

  Planning Application - Change of use from restaurant to two dwellings (reinstatement of Rose Cottage and Christmas Cottage); two flats (amendments to approval 23/01717/COUNOT); and retained retail unit as a self-build scheme.

  Granted Full applications New dwelling 24 docs
  Several homes

• Christmas Cottage The Green Great Bentley Colchester Essex CO7 8PJ

  26/01149/FULHH Submitted 24 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  89% historically approved · decision due ~16 Oct

  Householder Planning Application - Extension to existing garage to allow for home office conversion.

  Decided Extension 12 docs
  Domestic

• Christmas Cottage The Green Great Bentley Colchester Essex CO7 8PJ

  26/00827/VOC Submitted 28 May 2026 50 yards away

  Application under Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act for Variation of Condition 2 (Approved Plans and Documents) of application 24/00572/FUL to enable formalisation of outbuilding as being associated with Christmas Cottage as a home office.

  Granted Amendments

• The Pond The Green Great Bentley Essex CO7 8PJ

  22/01158/TCA Submitted 29 Jun 2022 50 yards away

  1 No. Field Maple - fell.

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• 26/01249/FUL Decided

  Land adjacent 24 Mill Lane Walton On The Naze Essex CO14 8PE

  Householder Planning Application - Change of use of land to garden land associated with 24 Mill Lane.

  Received 11 Aug, published by the council 7 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 26/01595/FUL Awaiting decision

  19 Connaught Avenue Frinton On Sea Essex CO13 9PN

  Planning Application - Alterations to existing shop front to remove external seating area and to increase cafe/restaurant internal area.

  Received 14 Oct, published by the council 19 Oct 2026 Full applications
• 26/01594/FUL Awaiting decision

  53 - 55 High Street Walton On The Naze Essex CO14 8BD

  Planning Application - Proposed new shop front

  Received 13 Oct, published by the council 19 Oct 2026 Full applications
• 26/00945/FUL Decided

  Land to The rear of 5 Hunters Chase Ardleigh Essex CO7 7LW

  Planning Application - Erection of single storey self build dwelling.

  Received 19 Jun, published by the council 23 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 26/01590/FUL Awaiting decision

  22 Thoroughgood Road Clacton On Sea Essex CO15 6DD

  Planning Application - Single storey infill side extension to the existing nursery building. Resubmission of 24/00512/FUL.

  Received 12 Oct, published by the council 19 Oct 2026 Full applications