Brook Farm, Halstead Road, Fordham Colchester CO6 3LW Data via plota.co.uk

260485 - Discharge of Condition Approved
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Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 7, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 17 of application Data via plota.co.uk

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Received
17 Mar 2026
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Approved
19 May 2026

Approved on 19 May 2026 · Last checked 24 Sept 2026

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    Conditions details submitted for 7, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17

    • ConditionsApplication for approval of details reserved by conditions 7, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 17…This application260485

Site constraints 2

Agricultural land, grade 2
Best and most versatile land (grades 1, 2 and 3a). Source: the Predictive Agricultural Land Classification Map (Defra and Natural England, 2025; the Welsh Government's Predictive ALC Map 2 in Wales), a model rather than a site survey. Natural England's Provisional ALC map (1:250,000, 1970s), which most planning maps still show, had this area as grade 3. The predicted grade is Defra's current estimate; only a site survey settles it.
Where development of farmland is needed, policy prefers poorer land over the best and most versatile (grades 1, 2 and 3a). Three sources: Natural England's post-1988 field surveys, which are definitive where they exist; the Defra predictive map for England (2025) and the Welsh Government predictive map, modelled from the soil map with 3a and 3b split; and the 1970s provisional map, which planners and other services still show, coarser and with grade 3 undivided. Where the provisional and predicted grades disagree, treat the predicted grade as the current estimate and expect an application to carry its own survey.
National infrastructure project 867 m away: Norwich to Tilbury
The site is 867 m from the project boundary. Electricity line, examination closed, recommendation due.
Nationally significant infrastructure projects (power stations, electricity lines, pipelines, major roads and railways, harbours, airports and reservoirs) are consented by a Secretary of State under the Planning Act 2008, after an examination by the Planning Inspectorate, rather than by the council. The boundary is the one the Inspectorate consults on and can change as the scheme does. Projects are shown within 2 km of the site.
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Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No listed building at the site

Checked on 6 October 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England, the Planning Inspectorate and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.

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Important details

Council
Colchester
Application type
Discharge of Condition
Postcode
CO6 3LW
Received
17 Mar 2026
Validated
17 Mar 2026
Ward
Rural North
Parish
Fordham
Case officer
Show
Target decision
12 May 2026
Decision
Discharge of Condition (Approved)
Decision date
19 May 2026
Applicant
Show
Agent
Mollie Daniels

Historical activity at this location

30 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

This property

Previous applications at this address

2023 Approved
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3, 4 & 5 of application 231785
232526
2023 Approved
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3, 4 & 5 of application 231785
232526
2023 Approved
The erection of a replacement purpose-built commercial building for Use Class E and B8 pu…
231785
2023 Approved
The erection of a replacement purpose-built commercial building for Use Class E and B8 pu…
231785
2022
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed change of use from…
223101
2022
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed change of use from…
223101
2021 Approved
Application to discharge conditions 3 (Materials), 5, 13, 14 & 15 (site plan ) and 7 & 9…
211205
2020 Approved
Demolition of existing bungalow and replacement with new, plus associated external works.
201145
2020 Approved
Demolition of existing bungalow and replacement with new, plus associated external works.
201145
2019 Refused
Proposed New Replacement Dwelling; conversion of existing dwelling to carport.
192106
2019 Refused
Proposed New Replacement Dwelling; conversion of existing dwelling to carport.
192106
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2024 Approved
Land opposite Brook Farm, Halstead Road, Fordham Colchester CO6 3LW
Application to discharge condition 4 (storage of manure) of planning permission 232875
240638
2024 Approved
Land opposite Brook Farm, Halstead Road, Fordham Colchester CO6 3LW
Application to discharge condition 4 (storage of manure) of planning permission 232875
240638
2023 Approved
Land opposite Brook Farm, Halstead Road, Fordham Colchester CO6 3LW
Change of use to equestrian with the siting of a pair of attached stables (REVISED DESCRI…
232875
2023 Approved
Land opposite Brook Farm, Halstead Road, Fordham Colchester CO6 3LW
Change of use to equestrian with the siting of a pair of attached stables (REVISED DESCRI…
232875
2022
Brook Farm, Brook Farm, Halstead Road, Fordham Colchester CO6 3LW
Application to discharge condition 8 (Risk assessment & method statement) of planning per…
221284
2022
Brook Farm, Brook Farm, Halstead Road, Fordham Colchester CO6 3LW
Application to discharge condition 8 (Risk assessment & method statement) of planning per…
221284
2022 Approved
Ford House, Halstead Road, Fordham Colchester CO6 3LW
Conversion of detached garage to home office
220683
2022 Approved
Ford House, Halstead Road, Fordham Colchester CO6 3LW
Conversion of detached garage to home office
220683
2021 Approved
Brook House, Halstead Road, Fordham Colchester CO6 3LW
Proposed extension and alterations to existing property and proposed new cart lodge build…
212660
2021 Approved
Brook House, Halstead Road, Fordham CO6 3LW
Proposed extension and alterations to existing property and proposed new cart lodge build…
210096
2018 Withdrawn
Brook Farm, Halstead Road, Fordham CO6 3LW
Proposed Single Storey Rear and Side Extension.
182581
2018 Approved
Friars Farm Kennels, Halstead Road, Fordham Colchester CO6 3LW
Detached one and a half storey dwelling including retention of mobile home for duration o…
180843
2017 Approved
Friars Farm Kennels, Halstead Road, Fordham Colchester CO6 3LW
Retention of residential mobile home first approved on 4th April 1977 and the mobile home…
173155
2017 Approved
Friars Farm Kennels, Halstead Road, Fordham Colchester CO6 3LW
Retention of residential mobile home first approved on 4th April 1977 and the mobile home…
173155
2017 Withdrawn
Friars Farm, Halstead Road, Fordham Colchester CO6 3LW
Detached one and a half storey dwelling including retention of mobile home for duration o…
172503
2017 Withdrawn
Friars Farm, Halstead Road, Fordham Colchester CO6 3LW
Detached one and a half storey dwelling including retention of mobile home for duration o…
172503
2017 Refused
Windyridge, Halstead Road, Fordham Colchester CO6 3LW
Demolish agricultural barn, erect detached bungalow, and lay out parking and amenity areas
172401
2017 Refused
Windyridge, Halstead Road, Fordham Colchester CO6 3LW
Demolish agricultural barn, erect detached bungalow, and lay out parking and amenity areas
172401
2016 Refused
Windyridge, Halstead Road, Fordham Colchester CO6 3LW
Demolition of agricultural barn and replacement with a bungalow.
160909
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. View full council performance
Colchester decision statistics
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
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings