East Ridge, Shatters Road, Layer Breton Colchester CO2 0PY Data via plota.co.uk
Decision Issued
260680 - Full (8 Week Determination)
Description
Demolish existing double garage to side, build new extension to side and rear. Amendments to approved scheme 241837 with changes to roof and ground floor internal changes.*Amended Description * Data via plota.co.uk
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Historical activity at this location
27 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
This property
Previous applications at this address
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2024
Approved
Shatters Farm, Shatters Road, Layer Breton Essex CO2 0PY
Continued Change of Use of detached outbuilding to holiday annex (Continued change of use…
2024
Approved
Shatters Farm, Shatters Road, Layer Breton Essex CO2 0PY
Continued Change of Use of detached outbuilding to holiday annex (Continued change of use…
2024
Approved
East Ridge, Shatters Road, Layer Breton Essex CO2 0PY
demolish existing double garage to side, build new extension to side and rear
2024
Approved
East Ridge, Shatters Road, Layer Breton Essex CO2 0PY
demolish existing double garage to side, build new extension to side and rear
2024
Approved
The Orchard, Shatters Road, Layer Breton Colchester CO2 0PY
Proposed Garage and Carport
2024
Approved
The Orchard, Shatters Road, Layer Breton Colchester CO2 0PY
Proposed Garage and Carport
2023
Approved
Orchard Cottage, Shatters Road, Layer Breton Colchester CO2 0PY
Retrospective application for replacement garage and Games room.
2023
Approved
Orchard Cottage, Shatters Road, Layer Breton Colchester CO2 0PY
Retrospective application for replacement garage and Games room.
2023
Approved
Shatters Farm, Shatters Road, Layer Breton Essex CO2 0PY
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 4 (222143)
2023
Approved
Shatters Farm, Shatters Road, Layer Breton Essex CO2 0PY
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 4 (222143)
2023
Approved
Shatters Road, Layer Breton Colchester
Application for prior notification of agricultural or forestry development proposed build…
2023
Approved
Shatters Road, Layer Breton Colchester
Application for prior notification of agricultural or forestry development proposed build…
2022
Approved
Shatters Farm, Shatters Road, Layer Breton Essex CO2 0PY
Retention of outbuilding and use as a holiday annexe
2022
Approved
Shatters Farm, Shatters Road, Layer Breton Essex CO2 0PY
Retention of outbuilding and use as a holiday annexe
2021
Refused
Builders Yard adj to, Shatters Farm, Shatters Road, Layer Breton Colchester CO2 0PY
Outline application for cessation of use of established builder yard and erection of one…
2021
Withdrawn
Orchard Cottage, Shatters Road, Layer Breton Colchester CO2 0PY
Proposed detached garage and playroom
2019
Approved
Orchard Cottage, Shatters Road, Layer Breton Colchester CO2 0PY
Replacement single storey dwelling. Amendment to approval 182977
2019
Approved
Orchard Cottage, Shatters Road, Layer Breton Colchester CO2 0PY
Replacement single storey dwelling. Amendment to approval 182977
2018
Approved
Orchard Cottage, Shatters Road, Layer Breton Colchester CO2 0PY
Extension and alterations
2018
Refused
Land adj, Orchard Cottage, Shatters Road, Layer Breton Colchester CO2 0PY
Erection of one dwelling. Resubmission of 180504
2018
Refused
Land Adjacent Orchard Cottage, Shatters Road, Layer Breton CO2 0PY
Erection of a bungalow.
2018
Refused
Shatters Farm, Shatters Road, Layer Breton Colchester CO2 0PY
Cessation of use of established builders yard and erection of one dwelling
2017
Approved
Duchess House, Shatters Road, Layer Breton Colchester CO2 0PY
Two storey front & side extension.
2017
Approved
Duchess House, Shatters Road, Layer Breton Colchester CO2 0PY
Two storey front & side extension.
2016
Approved
Duchess House, Shatters Road, Layer Breton Colchester CO2 0PY
First floor and two storey side extension.
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.
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Colchester decision performance
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