Green Acres, Foxes Lane, Eight Ash Green Colchester CO3 8NG Data via plota.co.uk
Decision Issued
260409 - Full (8 Week Determination)
Description
Change of use of ancillary outbuilding to self contained holiday let Data via plota.co.uk
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Historical activity at this location
15 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
This property
Previous applications at this address
2019
Approved
Listed building application for the demolition of a stable block and replacement with an…
2019
Approved
The demolition of a stable block and replacement with an accommodationbuilding with a use…
2019
Approved
Listed building application for the demolition of a stable block and replacement with an…
2019
Approved
The demolition of a stable block and replacement with an accommodationbuilding with a use…
2019
Withdrawn
Listed building application for the demolition and replacement of a stable block to an ac…
2019
Withdrawn
The demolition and replacement of a stable block to an accommodation building with a use…
2019
Withdrawn
Listed building application for the demolition and replacement of a stable block to an ac…
2019
Withdrawn
The demolition and replacement of a stable block to an accommodation building with a use…
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2022
Approved
Thurgood Farm, Daisy Green, Eight Ash Green Colchester CO3 8NG
New dwelling for equestrian centre
2022
Approved
Thurgood Farm, Daisy Green, Eight Ash Green Colchester CO3 8NG
New dwelling for equestrian centre
2021
Approved
The Orchard, Foxes Lane, Eight Ash Green Colchester CO3 8NG
Application to modify or discharge a section 106 planning obligation..refers to COL/98/16…
2021
Approved
The Orchard, Foxes Lane, Eight Ash Green CO3 8NG
Application for variation of a condition 5 following grant of planning permission COL/98/…
2021
Approved
The Orchard, Foxes Lane, Eight Ash Green CO3 8NG
Application for a lawful development certificate (existing) for occupation of the dwellin…
2020
Refused
The Orchard, The Orchard, Foxes Lane, Eight Ash Green Colchester CO3 8NG
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for existing occupation of the dwelling…
2020
Refused
The Orchard, The Orchard, Foxes Lane, Eight Ash Green Colchester CO3 8NG
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for existing occupation of the dwelling…
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.
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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