Green Gables, Mill Lane, Birch Colchester CO2 0NH Data via plota.co.uk
Decision Issued
260346 - Full (8 Week Determination)
Description
Removing of the existing rear single-storey and the creation of a single storey front lobby extension and a rear two storey extension toincrease living space. Data via plota.co.uk
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Nearby new applications
Historical activity at this location
25 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2023
Lynch Cottage, Mill Lane, Birch Essex CO2 0NH
Proposed 4 bedroom dwelling and garage/store and temporary siting of amobile home, to be…
2023
Lynch Cottage, Mill Lane, Birch Essex CO2 0NH
Proposed 4 bedroom dwelling and garage/store and temporary siting of amobile home, to be…
2023
Refused
Terra Nova, Mill Lane, Birch Essex CO2 0NH
Extension of front dormer and formation of front gable, extension of rear dormer and sing…
2023
Refused
Terra Nova, Mill Lane, Birch Essex CO2 0NH
Extension of front dormer and formation of front gable, extension of rear dormer and sing…
2022
Approved
Clovelly, Mill Lane, Birch Colchester CO2 0NH
Retrospective application for change of use from residential home office to office used f…
2022
Approved
Clovelly, Mill Lane, Birch Colchester CO2 0NH
Retrospective application for change of use from residential home office to office used f…
2021
Refused
Lynch Cottage, Mill Lane, Birch Colchester CO2 0NH
Proposed 4 bedroom dwelling and garage/store
2021
Approved
Sumachs, Mill Lane, Birch Colchester CO2 0NH
Construction of 4.5m X 8m Garden room and Store
2021
Approved
Sumachs, Mill Lane, Birch Colchester CO2 0NH
To add additional types of antenna to be permitted for use upon a small, slimline tilting…
2021
Approved
Sumachs, Mill Lane, Birch Colchester CO2 0NH
The placement of a small slimline tilting lattice structure, to support an antenna for th…
2020
Approved
White House, Mill Lane, Birch Colchester CO2 0NH
Listed building applicatino for proposed single storey rear & side extension and internal…
2020
Approved
White House, Mill Lane, Birch Colchester CO2 0NH
Proposed single storey rear extension and internal alterations (Revised Description).
2020
Approved
White House, Mill Lane, Birch Colchester CO2 0NH
Listed building applicatino for proposed single storey rear & side extension and internal…
2020
Approved
White House, Mill Lane, Birch Colchester CO2 0NH
Proposed single storey rear extension and internal alterations (Revised Description).
2019
Approved
Summer Place, Mill Lane, Birch Colchester CO2 0NH
Demolition of porch and construction of replacement porch, demolition of part existing gr…
2019
Approved
Summer Place, Mill Lane, Birch Colchester CO2 0NH
Demolition of porch and construction of replacement porch, demolition of part existing gr…
2018
Approved
Clovelly, Mill Lane, Birch Colchester CO2 0NH
Single storey side extension accommodating living room and double garage.
2017
Approved
Westwood, Mill Lane, Birch Colchester CO2 0NH
Single storey rear extension.
2017
Approved
Westwood, Mill Lane, Birch Colchester CO2 0NH
Single storey rear extension.
2017
Approved
Braeside Cottage, Mill Lane, Birch Colchester CO2 0NH
Proposed garage.
2017
Approved
Braeside Cottage, Mill Lane, Birch Colchester CO2 0NH
Proposed garage.
2016
Approved
11 Greenfield Houses, Birch Colchester CO2 0NJ
Application for a proposed larger home extension measuring 4.88 metreslong, 3.65 high and…
2024
Approved
Lynch Cottage, Mill Lane, Birch Essex CO2 0NH
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for existing dwellingand bed and breakfa…
2024
Approved
Lynch Cottage, Mill Lane, Birch Essex CO2 0NH
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for existing dwellingand bed and breakfa…
2021
Approved
White House, Mill Lane, Birch Colchester CO2 0NH
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 4 of 202006
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.
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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