Mill Stones, Rectory Road, Copford Colchester CO6 1DH
Application Valid
260637 - Works to Trees in Conservation Area
Description
T1 - Oak - Fell to ground level - Large limb has failed revealing extensive white rot and decay extending into remaining stem
Other new applications on this street
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
2023
With conditions
Proposed replacement dwelling, all to match as recently approved extension under 230153
2023
With conditions
Proposed replacement dwelling, all to match as recently approved extension under 230153
2023
With conditions
Proposed first floor extension and alterations, first floor extension over garage and lin…
2023
With conditions
Proposed first floor extension and alterations, first floor extension over garage and lin…
2022
T1 Holly - Section fell to ground level. T2 Robinia - Section fell to ground level. T3 We…
2022
T1 Holly - Section fell to ground level. T2 Robinia - Section fell to ground level. T3 We…
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2025
Mildmays, Rectory Road, Copford Essex CO6 1DH
T1 Walnut Crown reduce by up to 2m maximum General tree maintenance
2024
With conditions
Copford Green House, Rectory Road, Copford Essex CO6 1DH
Build detached cartlodge. Demolish existing timber balcony
2024
With conditions
Copford Green House, Rectory Road, Copford Essex CO6 1DH
Build detached cartlodge. Demolish existing timber balcony
2022
With conditions
Copford Green House, Rectory Road, Copford Colchester CO6 1DH
Proposed detached cartlodge
2022
With conditions
Copford Green House, Rectory Road, Copford Colchester CO6 1DH
Proposed detached cartlodge
2022
Mill Stones, Rectory Road, Copford Essex CO6 1DH
T1 Oak Crown reduce by up to 2m and thin crown by 10% General tree maintenance
2022
Mill Stones, Rectory Road, Copford Essex CO6 1DH
T1 Oak Crown reduce by up to 2m and thin crown by 10% General tree maintenance
2022
Withdrawn
Mill Stones, Rectory Road, Copford Essex CO6 1DH
Single storey rear extension, first floor front extension, first floor extension over gar…
2022
Withdrawn
Mill Stones, Rectory Road, Copford Essex CO6 1DH
Single storey rear extension, first floor front extension, first floor extension over gar…
2022
With conditions
Grove Cottage, Rectory Road, Copford Colchester CO6 1DH
Demolition of single storey rear section and construction of new single storey rear exten…
2022
With conditions
Grove Cottage, Rectory Road, Copford Colchester CO6 1DH
Demolition of single storey rear section and construction of new single storey rear exten…
2021
With conditions
The Willow, Rectory Road, Copford Colchester CO6 1DH
Garage Conversion, Extension and Renovation.
2021
Springfields Lodge, Rectory Road, Copford Colchester CO6 1DH
T1 Silver Birch - Section fell to ground level. T2 T3 & T4 Cotoneaster- Fell
2021
Orchard House, Rectory Road, Copford CO6 1DH
T1 Lime - Crown reduce to previous reduction points (ie 2.5m). Generaltree maintenance to…
2019
With conditions
Mildmays, Rectory Road, Copford CO6 1DH
Remove two existing metal up-and-over garage doors, remove brick pier and replace with a…
2019
With conditions
Mildmays, Rectory Road, Copford CO6 1DH
Remove two existing metal up-and-over garage doors, remove brick pier and replace with a…
2018
With conditions
Springfields Lodge, Rectory Road, Copford Colchester CO6 1DH
Application to discharge conditions 4, 5 & 6 of planning permission 181053.
2018
With conditions
Springfields Lodge, Rectory Road, Copford CO6 1DH
Proposed single storey side/rear extension and new window
2018
Springfields, Rectory Road, Copford Colchester CO6 1DH
Reduce Holm Oak by 30%. General treet maintenance.
2016
Mildmays, Rectory Road, Copford Colchester CO6 1DH
T1 Holly To add to previous application (permission granted) 160598 to reduce height To i…
2016
Mildmays, Rectory Road, Copford Colchester CO6 1DH
1 x Holly Remove 3-4m from top to clear dead wood and allow more light into vegetable gar…
Colchester
Planning Authority Score
6.1/10
Average
#91 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Other decisions
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
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%) #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