The Retreat, London Road, Great Horkesley Colchester CO6 4BZ Data via plota.co.uk

Decision Issued 260306 - Listed Building
Date received
18 Feb 2026
Date validated
7 Apr 2026
Postcode
CO6 4BZ
Type
Listed Building

Description

This application is for a new Internet provider 'Gigaclear' to installa fibre optic cable from the existing outlet located on the boundary of my property with London Road and bringing the cable to the entry point location of the existing BT phone line cab… Data via plota.co.uk

Colchester
Planning Authority Score
6.2/10
Average
#91 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Other 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 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