25 Alan Way, Colchester CO3 4LG

Application Valid 260618 - Certificate of Lawful Use - Proposed
Extensions & alterations
Council
Colchester 6.1/10
Date received
7 Apr 2026
Date validated
7 Apr 2026
Postcode
CO3 4LG
Type
Certificate of Lawful Use - Proposed

Description

Proposed single storey side extension

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Historical activity at this location

19 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

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Nearby activity

2023 With conditions
7 Alan Way, Colchester Essex CO3 4LG
Proposed First Floor Front Extension
230636
2023 With conditions
7 Alan Way, Colchester Essex CO3 4LG
Proposed First Floor Front Extension
230636
2021 With conditions
8 Alan Way, Colchester CO3 4LG
Demolition of existing garage and outbuildings and proposed two storey side and single st…
213101
2020 With conditions
2 Alan Way, Colchester CO3 4LG
Demolish existing rear conservatory. Demolish existing rear garage. Erection of small fro…
201516
2020 With conditions
2 Alan Way, Colchester CO3 4LG
Demolish existing rear conservatory. Demolish existing rear garage. Erection of small fro…
201516
2020 With conditions
4 Acland House, 27 Alan Way, Colchester CO3 4LF
Retrospective application for the replacement of a fence and the introduction of 2 gates…
201266
2020 With conditions
4 Acland House, 27 Alan Way, Colchester CO3 4LF
Retrospective application for the replacement of a fence and the introduction of 2 gates…
201266
2020 With conditions
1 Acland House, 27 Alan Way, Colchester CO3 4LF
Retrospective planning application for a 1.8m fence and gate, approx 9 metres in length.
200731
2020 With conditions
1 Acland House, 27 Alan Way, Colchester CO3 4LF
Retrospective planning application for a 1.8m fence and gate, approx 9 metres in length.
200731
2019 Refused
5 Alan Way, Colchester CO3 4LG
Conversion of garage to two-storey one-bedroomed family annexe.
190480
2019 Refused
5 Alan Way, Colchester CO3 4LG
Conversion of garage to two-storey one-bedroomed family annexe.
190480
2018 With conditions
35 Alan Way, Colchester CO3 4LG
Convert garage, small extension to rear of garage, ground floor extension to rear of hous…
182452
2018 With conditions
5 Alan Way, Colchester CO3 4LG
2 storey rear extension, front porch and internal works.
180291
2017 Approved
33 Alan Way, Colchester CO3 4LG
Single-storey rear extension extending 4 metres beyond the rear wall of the original dwel…
170959
2017 Approved
33 Alan Way, Colchester CO3 4LG
Single-storey rear extension extending 4 metres beyond the rear wall of the original dwel…
170959
2016 With conditions
25 Worthington Way, Colchester CO3 4LA
Proposed single storey extension to rear and side elevation.
162520
2016 With conditions
23 Alan Way, Colchester CO3 4LG
Two storey front extension.
162490
2016 With conditions
5 Alan Way, Colchester CO3 4LG
2 STOREY SIDE / REAR EXTENSION
161887
2016 Refused
5 Alan Way, Colchester CO3 4LG
SIDE TO REAR EXTENSION WITH INTEGRAL GARGE
161078
Colchester
Planning Authority Score
6.1/10
Average
#91 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder 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
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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
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings