1 New Cottages, Brook Road, Great Tey Colchester CO6 1JG
Application Valid
260774
Description
This is a Walnut tree that needs to be cut back as its grown up to high and could cause damage if branches fall onto cars on driveway, also due to the close proximity of the drains, it will help keep the roots from spreading and causing damage to the drai
Colchester
Planning Authority Score
6/10
Average
#95 of 282 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions
Colchester is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #49 out of 282. 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%) #249 of 282
82%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #251 of 282
78%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #49 of 282
27%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #37 of 282
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