Bells Hill House, Bells Hill, Mount Bures CO8 5BA Data via plota.co.uk

Decision Issued 260097 - Full (8 Week Determination)

Extensions & alterations

Council

Colchester 6.2/10

Date received

16 Jan 2026

Date validated

16 Jan 2026

Postcode

CO8 5BA

Type

Full (8 Week Determination)

Description

Part two storey, part single storey rear extension and alterations to fenestration and internal floor plan. Removal of covered link between dwelling and outbuilding. Alterations to car parking area and driveway. Removal of existing chimneys and addition Data via plota.co.uk

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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

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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