Unit 2, The Black Barn, The Folley, Layer De La Haye Colchester CO2 0HZ Data via plota.co.uk

261304 - Full (8 Week Determination) Application Valid
Change of useSchools, care & communityCommercial premises

Proposal

Change of use to a children's nursery. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
13 Jul 2026
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Validated
21 Jul 2026
Decision
Expected by 15 Sept 2026

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet. Plota predicts a decision around 18 Sept 2026, from Colchester's recent full applications.

Documents

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Site constraints 2

Also on the record
Inside the Layer-de-la-Haye built-up area; the 1970s provisional farmland map had this area as grade 3, but it predates the buildings here and the current map does not class it as farmland.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No scheduled monument at the site

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Important details

Council
Colchester
Application type
Full (8 Week Determination)
Postcode
CO2 0HZ
Received
13 Jul 2026
Validated
21 Jul 2026
Ward
Marks Tey & Layer

Decision outlook

Day 57 of the 56-day target. Colchester usually decides full applications by day 59.

Day 572 days to the predicted decision (day 59)
47%decided within 8 weeks
88%approved
441decided in the last year

Plota live figures for full applications decided by Colchester in the last twelve months, from validation. Colchester decision record →

Historical activity at this location

25 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2020 Refused
Nightingale Corner, The Folley, Layer De La Haye Colchester CO2 0HZ
Formation of an access and erection of gate
202462
2020 Refused
Nightingale Corner, The Folley, Layer De La Haye Colchester CO2 0HZ
Formation of an access and erection of gate
202462
2024 Approved
Nightingale Corner, The Folley, Layer De La Haye Essex CO2 0HZ
The construction of a part two storey part single storey extension to the rear of the pro…
240451
2024 Approved
Nightingale Corner, The Folley, Layer De La Haye Essex CO2 0HZ
The construction of a part two storey part single storey extension to the rear of the pro…
240451
2023 Refused
Nightingale Corner, The Folley, Layer De La Haye Colchester CO2 0HZ
Two storey extension to the rear and partially wrapping around the right hand side of the…
232579
2023 Refused
Nightingale Corner, The Folley, Layer De La Haye Colchester CO2 0HZ
Two storey extension to the rear and partially wrapping around the right hand side of the…
232579
2023 Approved
The Kiln, The Folley, Layer De La Haye Colchester CO2 0HZ
Installation of a ground mounted solar photovoltaic system using ground screws.
231611
2023 Approved
The Kiln, The Folley, Layer De La Haye Colchester CO2 0HZ
Installation of a ground mounted solar photovoltaic system using ground screws.
231611
2022 Approved
Annex, The Kiln, The Folley, Layer De La Haye Colchester CO2 0HZ
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a proposed loft conversion, with hip…
221420
2022 Approved
Annex, The Kiln, The Folley, Layer De La Haye Colchester CO2 0HZ
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a proposed loft conversion, with hip…
221420
2021 Approved
The Kiln, The Folley, Layer De La Haye Colchester CO2 0HZ
Erection of a single storey rear extension
213007
2021 Approved
The Follies, The Folley, Layer De La Haye Colchester CO2 0HZ
Relocation of existing chimney stack from centre of house to gable end.
210592
2018 Approved
Follywood, The Folley, Layer De La Haye Colchester CO2 0HZ
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for the proposed conversion of existing…
181575
2018 Approved
Follywood, The Folley, Layer De La Haye CO2 0HZ
Application for a lawful development certificate for proposed extension and outbuilding…
181354
2018 Refused
Follywood, The Folley, Layer De La Haye Colchester CO2 0HZ
Application for a lawful development certificate for a proposed extension and outbuildings
180585
2018 Approved
Follywood, The Folley, Layer De La Haye Colchester CO2 0HZ
Notification of a proposed single storey rear extension measuring 8m in length from origi…
180809
2017 Refused
Follywood, The Folley, Layer De La Haye Colchester CO2 0HZ
Replacement of 3 bed dwelling at Follywood, with a 3 Bed Dwelling of Contemporary design…
173248
2017 Refused
Follywood, The Folley, Layer De La Haye Colchester CO2 0HZ
Replacement of 3 bed dwelling at Follywood, with a 3 Bed Dwelling of Contemporary design…
173248
2016 Approved
The Kiln, The Folley, Layer De La Haye Colchester CO2 0HZ
Proposed extension of existing conservation ponds.
160984
2022 Approved
The Kiln, The Folley, Layer De La Haye Colchester CO2 0HZ
Application to discharge condition 3 (materials) of planning permission 213007
220130
2022 Approved
The Kiln, The Folley, Layer De La Haye Colchester CO2 0HZ
Application to discharge condition 3 (materials) of planning permission 213007
220130
2021 Approved
Annexe, The Kiln, The Folley, Layer De La Haye Colchester CO2 0HZ
Application for a Lawful Developement Certificate for existing use: toconfirm the the bui…
210823
2019
Follywood, The Folley, Layer De La Haye Colchester CO2 0HZ
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 and 4 fromplanning permission…
190566
2019
Follywood, The Folley, Layer De La Haye Colchester CO2 0HZ
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 and 4 fromplanning permission…
190566
2018
Follywood, The Folley, Layer De La Haye Colchester CO2 0HZ
Application to discharge condition 6 of planning permission 163205.
180662
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. 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