1 New Cottages, Brook Road, Great Tey Colchester CO6 1JG Data via plota.co.uk
Application Valid
260774 - Works to Trees in Conservation Area
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 dra… Data via plota.co.uk
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Historical activity at this location
25 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
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Nearby activity
2025
Approved
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Ash tree - T1 Remove to ground level, tree is dead and potentially dangerous.
2024
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2024
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2022
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2022
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2022
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Walnut (T1) - Reduce to all aspects by 3m to all aspects to suitable growth points. Bay (…
2022
1 New Cottages, Brook Road, Great Tey Essex CO6 1JG
Walnut (T1) - Reduce to all aspects by 3m to all aspects to suitable growth points. Bay (…
2021
Approved
Kalina, Brook Road, Great Tey Colchester CO6 1JG
Proposed garage conversion and front porch.
2019
Approved
Great Tey Business Centre, Brook Road, Great Tey Colchester CO6 1JG
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2020
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Mulberry (T1) - fell to ground level due to low amenity value
2020
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Mulberry (T1) - fell to ground level due to low amenity value
2020
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T1 - Crab Apple - reduce crown height and width by 0.5 metres. T2 - Cherry Plum - reduce…
2020
The White House, Brook Road, Great Tey CO6 1JF
T1 - Crab Apple - reduce crown height and width by 0.5 metres. T2 - Cherry Plum - reduce…
2020
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2017
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2017
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2017
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2017
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2016
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T1 Acer - Fell due to poor location T2 Silver Birch - Reduce entire crown by 1 metre
Colchester
Planning Authority Score
6.1/10
Average
#91 of 292 councils
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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
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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