4 Bakers Lane, Colchester CO4 5BB Data via plota.co.uk
Application Valid
260813 - Discharge of Condition
Description
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 5 & 6 of application 260014 Data via plota.co.uk
Nearby new applications
Historical activity at this location
9 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2025
Approved
3 Bakers Lane, Colchester CO4 5BB
Single storey side extension, two storey rear extension, front porch, raised patio and re…
2025
Withdrawn
4 Bakers Lane, Colchester Essex CO4 5BB
Demolition of the existing bungalow and detached double garage, construction of 2 x new 4…
2021
Approved
9 Bakers Lane, Colchester CO4 5BB
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate to extend the existing garage backwards…
2020
Approved
20 Bakers Lane, Colchester CO4 5BB
Garage extension and part conversion to annex
2020
Approved
20 Bakers Lane, Colchester CO4 5BB
Garage extension and part conversion to annex
2018
Approved
Spring Lodge, 23 Bakers Lane, Colchester CO4 5BB
Proposed re-arrangement, adaptation & extensions to existing dwelling, garage and drivewa…
2017
Refused
114 Braiswick, Colchester CO4 5BG
Single storey side extension (resubmission of refused application 162477).
2017
Refused
114 Braiswick, Colchester CO4 5BG
Single storey side extension (resubmission of refused application 162477).
2016
Refused
114 Braiswick, Colchester CO4 5BG
Construction of a single storey side extension and front porch.
Colchester
Planning Authority Score
6.1/10
Average
#91 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions
Colchester is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #49 out of 292. Only 27% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 40% national average - the council usually decides on time. Colchester is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 82% approved vs 90% nationally.
One of the strictest councils
only 82% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application.
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Colchester decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
80%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #257 of 292
82%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #259 of 292
78%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #49 of 292
27%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #39 of 292
68%
Minor dwellings approved
69 decided (1-9 homes)
67%
Major dwellings approved
12 decided (10+ homes)
70%
Change of use approved
84 decided
1,059
Total decisions
216 refused in 2025