Unit 2, The Black Barn, The Folley, Layer De La Haye Colchester CO2 0HZ Data via plota.co.uk
Application Valid
261304 - Full (8 Week Determination)
Description
Change of use to a children's nursery. Data via plota.co.uk
Other new applications on this street
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
2020
Refused
Nightingale Corner, The Folley, Layer De La Haye Colchester CO2 0HZ
Formation of an access and erection of gate
2020
Refused
Nightingale Corner, The Folley, Layer De La Haye Colchester CO2 0HZ
Formation of an access and erection of gate
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…
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…
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…
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…
2023
Approved
The Kiln, The Folley, Layer De La Haye Colchester CO2 0HZ
Installation of a ground mounted solar photovoltaic system using ground screws.
2023
Approved
The Kiln, The Folley, Layer De La Haye Colchester CO2 0HZ
Installation of a ground mounted solar photovoltaic system using ground screws.
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…
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…
2021
Approved
The Kiln, The Folley, Layer De La Haye Colchester CO2 0HZ
Erection of a single storey rear extension
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.
2018
Approved
Follywood, The Folley, Layer De La Haye Colchester CO2 0HZ
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for the proposed conversion of existing…
2018
Approved
Follywood, The Folley, Layer De La Haye CO2 0HZ
Application for a lawful development certificate for proposed extension and outbuilding…
2018
Refused
Follywood, The Folley, Layer De La Haye Colchester CO2 0HZ
Application for a lawful development certificate for a proposed extension and outbuildings
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…
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…
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…
2016
Approved
The Kiln, The Folley, Layer De La Haye Colchester CO2 0HZ
Proposed extension of existing conservation ponds.
2022
Approved
The Kiln, The Folley, Layer De La Haye Colchester CO2 0HZ
Application to discharge condition 3 (materials) of planning permission 213007
2022
Approved
The Kiln, The Folley, Layer De La Haye Colchester CO2 0HZ
Application to discharge condition 3 (materials) of planning permission 213007
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…
2019
Follywood, The Folley, Layer De La Haye Colchester CO2 0HZ
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 and 4 fromplanning permission…
2019
Follywood, The Folley, Layer De La Haye Colchester CO2 0HZ
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 and 4 fromplanning permission…
2018
Follywood, The Folley, Layer De La Haye Colchester CO2 0HZ
Application to discharge condition 6 of planning permission 163205.
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