6 Sanders Drive, Colchester CO3 3SE Data via plota.co.uk

260799 - Full (8 Week Determination) Decided
Extensions & alterations

Proposal

Single storey front extension Data via plota.co.uk

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Received
30 Apr 2026
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Decided

Decided on · Last checked 5 Sept 2026

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Site constraints 1

Also on the record
Inside the Colchester built-up area.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No scheduled monument at the site

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Important details

Council
Colchester
Application type
Full (8 Week Determination)
Postcode
CO3 3SE
Received
30 Apr 2026
Validated
30 Apr 2026
Ward
Lexden & Braiswick

Historical activity at this location

15 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2021
8 Lockhart Avenue, Colchester CO3 3QU
T1 Beech - Remove one limb overhanging garage of no.8 Lockhart Avenue. T2 Beech - Reduce…
212884
2021 Approved
123 Lexden Road, Colchester CO3 3RD
Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of single storey rearextension.
212264
2021 Approved
5 Sanders Drive, Colchester CO3 3SE
Proposed single storey rear extension and roof to front elevation
210407
2019 Approved
125 Lexden Road, Colchester CO3 3RD
Single Storey Side and Rear Extension.
190110
2019 Approved
125 Lexden Road, Colchester CO3 3RD
Single Storey Side and Rear Extension.
190110
2017 Approved
50 Endsleigh Court, Colchester CO3 3QW
Removal of front and side walls to an existing conservatory and replacing with new cavity…
170478
2017 Approved
50 Endsleigh Court, Colchester CO3 3QW
Removal of front and side walls to an existing conservatory and replacing with new cavity…
170478
2017 Refused
1 Sanders Drive, Colchester CO3 3SE
Erection of building in the rear garden to be used for purposes incidental to the enjoyme…
170294
2017 Refused
1 Sanders Drive, Colchester CO3 3SE
Erection of building in the rear garden to be used for purposes incidental to the enjoyme…
170294
2016 Approved
10 Sanders Drive, Colchester CO3 3SE
Amendment to the approved planning application 160896
162120
2016
10 Sanders Drive, Colchester CO3 3SE
Application to discharge condition 4 of consent 160896
162226
2016 Approved
5 Lockhart Avenue, Colchester CO3 3QU
Proposed single storey front extension & alterations.
161651
2016
3 Sanders Drive, Colchester CO3 3SE
Application to discharge condition 3 of planning permission 160716
161423
2016 Approved
3 Sanders Drive, Colchester CO3 3SE
Proposed two storey side and rear extensions, and single storey front extension, amendmen…
160716
2016 Approved
10 Sanders Drive, Colchester CO3 3SE
A single storey extension to rear of the property incorporating the existing sun lounge t…
160896
Colchester
Planning Authority Score
6.2/10
Average
#91 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Colchester is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #43 out of 296. Only 27% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 41% 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 84% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils
only 84% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Colchester decision statistics
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
82%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #245 of 296
84%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #255 of 296
79%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #43 of 296
27%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #39 of 296
67%
Minor dwellings approved
69 decided (1-9 homes)
85%
Major dwellings approved
13 decided (10+ homes)
75%
Change of use approved
89 decided
1,074
Total decisions
188 refused in the year to March 2026
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings