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. View full council performance

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

Nearby applications

27 Creffield Road, Colchester CO3 3HY

Holly tree in front garden. Section dismantle to ground level.

260837 - 11 May 2026

146 Butt Road, Colchester CO3 3DR

The removal of small trees and overgrown bushes to the side and rear of the prop...

260821 - 8 May 2026

Cambridge Lodge, Cambridge Road, Colchester Colchester CO3 3NS

Removal of Leylandii tree and root ball. reason cause damage to boundary wall. R...

260795 - 5 May 2026

Cambridge Lodge, Cambridge Road, Colchester Colchester CO3 3NS

Proposed Garage & Link, plus boundary wall

260804 - 1 May 2026

6 Sanders Drive, Colchester CO3 3SE

Single storey front extension

260799 - 30 Apr 2026

64 Wickham Road, Colchester CO3 3EE

Proposed replacement front door.

260736 - 29 Apr 2026