Greengates Farm, Green Gates, Shop Lane, East Mersea Colchester CO5 8TR Data via plota.co.uk
Decision Issued
260284 - Removal/Variation of a Condition (8 Week Determination)
Description
Application to vary condition 2 following grant of planning permission192595 Data via plota.co.uk
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Historical activity at this location
20 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2025
Refused
Green Gates, Shop Lane, East Mersea Colchester CO5 8TR
Change of use of existing domestic outbuilding to a holiday let
2025
Approved
Blackwater, Shop Lane, East Mersea Colchester CO5 8TR
proposed front and rear extension.
2025
Refused
Green Gates, Shop Lane, East Mersea Colchester CO5 8TR
COU from outbuilding to Airbnb
2021
Approved
Rumbles, Shop Lane, East Mersea Colchester CO5 8TR
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed erection, extension…
2020
Approved
Blackwater, Shop Lane, East Mersea Colchester CO5 8TR
Front and rear single storey extensions. Resubmission of 191200
2020
Approved
Blackwater, Shop Lane, East Mersea Colchester CO5 8TR
Front and rear single storey extensions. Resubmission of 191200
2019
Refused
Blackwater, Shop Lane, East Mersea Colchester CO5 8TR
Rear single storey extension; second storey extension above existing property; separate s…
2019
Refused
Blackwater, Shop Lane, East Mersea Colchester CO5 8TR
Rear single storey extension; second storey extension above existing property; separate s…
2018
Withdrawn
Blackwater, Shop Lane, East Mersea CO5 8TR
Erection of detached 2 storey timber framed annexe building as occasional living space
2018
Approved
Rumbles, Shop Lane, East Mersea Colchester CO5 8TR
Barn for accommodating livestock in lieu of recently approved storage barn
2017
Approved
Land East of, Rumbles, Shop Lane, East Mersea Colchester CO5 8TR
Application for prior notification of agricultural for a proposed building.
2017
Approved
Land East of, Rumbles, Shop Lane, East Mersea Colchester CO5 8TR
Application for prior notification of agricultural for a proposed building.
2017
Approved
Green Gates, Shop Lane, East Mersea Colchester CO5 8TR
Retention of replacement multi purpose outbuilding incidental to the enjoyment of the hos…
2017
Approved
Green Gates, Shop Lane, East Mersea Colchester CO5 8TR
Retention of replacement multi purpose outbuilding incidental to the enjoyment of the hos…
2017
Approved
Rumbles, Shop Lane, East Mersea Colchester CO5 8TR
Demolition of existing free standing, single garage. Roof extension toexisting property t…
2017
Approved
Rumbles, Shop Lane, East Mersea Colchester CO5 8TR
Demolition of existing free standing, single garage. Roof extension toexisting property t…
2017
Refused
Green Gates, Shop Lane, East Mersea Colchester CO5 8TR
Retention of replacement multi-purpose outbuilding incidental to the enjoyment of the hos…
2017
Refused
Green Gates, Shop Lane, East Mersea Colchester CO5 8TR
Retention of replacement multi-purpose outbuilding incidental to the enjoyment of the hos…
2016
Approved
Green Gates, Shop Lane, East Mersea Colchester CO5 8TR
Retention of farm storage building
2016
Withdrawn
Green Gates, Shop Lane, East Mersea Colchester CO5 8TR
Retention of replacement multi purpose outbuilding incidental to the enjoyment of the hos…
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