Unit 9, Easter Park, Axial Way, Colchester CO4 5WY Data via plota.co.uk

Decision Issued 260619 - Full (8 Week Determination)

Council

Colchester 6.2/10

Date received

7 Apr 2026

Date validated

7 Apr 2026

Postcode

CO4 5WY

Type

Full (8 Week Determination)

Description

Change of use of land and building from B2/B8 to E(d)to accommodate 4 no. indoor padel courts and associated works including reception area,customer lounge and kiosk for equipment hire and the purchase and consumption of food and drink on the premises by… Data via plota.co.uk

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Historical activity at this location

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Colchester

Planning Authority Score

6.2/10

Average

#91 of 296 councils

Relevant to this application:

Change of use

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. View full council performance

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