Langham Lodge, Lodge Lane, Langham Colchester CO4 5ND Data via plota.co.uk
Application Valid
261110 - Full (8 Week Determination)
Description
1 x self-build dwelling in lieu of permitted barn under 241765 Data via plota.co.uk
Other new applications on this street
Historical activity at this location
4 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2024
Approved
Barn northeast of, Langham Lodge, Lodge Lane, Langham Colchester CO4 5ND
Application for prior approval for the conversion of agricultural building to one dwelling
2024
Approved
Barn northeast of, Langham Lodge, Lodge Lane, Langham Colchester CO4 5ND
Application for prior approval for the conversion of agricultural building to one dwelling
2017
Approved
Chilvers Automatics Ltd, Lodge Lane, Langham Colchester CO4 5ND
Continued use of buildings under Use Class B1 from Use Class B8.
2017
Approved
Chilvers Automatics Ltd, Lodge Lane, Langham Colchester CO4 5ND
Continued use of buildings under Use Class B1 from Use Class B8.
Colchester
Planning Authority Score
6.1/10
Average
#91 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions
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