Bus Shelter Adjacent To The Ce, Hawthorn Avenue, Colchester
Application Valid
260783
Description
The application seeks permission for the temporary siting/use of the library accommodation for a period of 24 months after which the library will move into their new space, the temporary structure will be removed, and the site will revert to its original
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