36 Recreation Road, Colchester CO1 2HF Data via plota.co.uk
Application Valid
261132 - Full (8 Week Determination)
Description
Change of use converting the back half of the garage into a dog grooming parlour Data via plota.co.uk
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Historical activity at this location
24 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2025
Refused
23 Scarletts Road, Colchester CO1 2EZ
Notification for prior approval for a proposed single storey rear extension extending 5.1…
2024
Approved
24 Scarletts Road, Colchester CO1 2EZ
Replace existing rear conservatory with a rear and side extension.
2024
Approved
24 Scarletts Road, Colchester CO1 2EZ
Replace existing rear conservatory with a rear and side extension.
2023
Approved
18 Philbrick Close, Colchester Essex CO1 2GS
Single storey rear extension to the kitchen.
2023
Approved
18 Philbrick Close, Colchester Essex CO1 2GS
Single storey rear extension to the kitchen.
2021
Withdrawn
Scarletts Bungalow, Recreation Road, Colchester CO1 2HH
Change of use from a redundant recreational and therapy centre to a residential bungalow…
2020
Withdrawn
Scarletts Bungalow, Recreation Road, Colchester CO1 2HH
Outline application, all matters reserved: Change of use from recreational and therapy ce…
2020
Withdrawn
Scarletts Bungalow, Recreation Road, Colchester CO1 2HH
Outline application, all matters reserved: Change of use from recreational and therapy ce…
2020
Approved
Kendall Primary School, Recreation Road, Colchester CO1 2HH
Essex County Council consultation CC/COL/15/20 for: The provision of anew accessible ramp…
2020
Approved
Kendall Primary School, Recreation Road, Colchester CO1 2HH
Essex County Council consultation CC/COL/15/20 for: The provision of anew accessible ramp…
2020
Approved
Kendall Primary School, Recreation Road, Colchester, CO1 2HH
Details pursuant to Condition 8 – Biodiversity Method Statement CC/COL/15/20 (The provisi…
2020
Approved
Kendall Primary School, Recreation Road, Colchester, CO1 2HH
Details pursuant to Condition 7 – Landscape Management Plan CC/COL/15/20) (The provision…
2020
Kendall Primary School, Recreation Road, Colchester, CO1 2HH
Details pursuant to Condition 9 – Biodiversity Enhancement Layout Plan CC/COL/15/20 (The…
2020
Approved
40 Recreation Road, Colchester CO1 2HF
Outbuilding for part time business use
2020
Approved
40 Recreation Road, Colchester CO1 2HF
Outbuilding for part time business use
2018
Approved
Kendall Primary School, Kendall Primary School, Recreation Road, Colchester CO1 2HH
Proposed replacement windows & doors to existing School - Resubmission of 181297.
2018
Approved
Kendall Primary School, Recreation Road, Colchester CO1 2HH
Proposed replacement windows & doors to existing school.
2017
Approved
20 Philbrick Close, Colchester CO1 2GS
Loft conversion and garden building
2017
Approved
20 Philbrick Close, Colchester CO1 2GS
Loft conversion and garden building
2017
Kendall Primary School, Recreation Road, Colchester CO1 2HH
Application to carry out works to a tree in a conservation area - Fellwillow to safe heig…
2017
Kendall Primary School, Recreation Road, Colchester CO1 2HH
Application to carry out works to a tree in a conservation area - Fellwillow to safe heig…
2017
Kendall Primary School, Recreation Road, Colchester CO1 2HH
Removal of dead trees in central circles. Felling of mature Robura Pseudoacacia due to ca…
2017
Kendall Primary School, Recreation Road, Colchester CO1 2HH
Removal of dead trees in central circles. Felling of mature Robura Pseudoacacia due to ca…
2016
Approved
17 Scarletts Road, Colchester CO1 2EZ
Application for a lawful development certificate for proposed rear dormer and rooflights.
Colchester
Planning Authority Score
6.1/10
Average
#91 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use
Colchester is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #49 out of 292. Only 27% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 40% 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 82% approved vs 90% nationally.
One of the strictest councils
only 82% 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, 2025
80%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #257 of 292
82%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #259 of 292
78%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #49 of 292
27%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #39 of 292
68%
Minor dwellings approved
69 decided (1-9 homes)
67%
Major dwellings approved
12 decided (10+ homes)
70%
Change of use approved
84 decided
1,059
Total decisions
216 refused in 2025