Milneburg, Warren Lane, Stanway Colchester CO3 0LJ Data via plota.co.uk
Application Valid
261142 - Certificate of Lawful Use - Proposed
Description
Extension to the rear (4m) and side extension within Permitted Development Rights Data via plota.co.uk
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Historical activity at this location
8 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
This property
Previous applications at this address
2025
Refused
Vertical extension of existing bungalow plus single storey side extension and facade trea…
2024
Refused
Vertical extension of existing bungalow plus single storey side extension and facade trea…
2024
Refused
Vertical extension of existing bungalow plus single storey side extension and facade trea…
2023
Refused
Application for prior approval of a proposed additional storey to existing bungalow.
2023
Refused
Application for prior approval of a proposed additional storey to existing bungalow.
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2025
Approved
Land south of, Milneburg, Warren Lane, Stanway Colchester CO3 0LJ
Outline Application with all matters reserved except Access for the erection of a single…
2023
Refused
Land south of, Milneburg, Warren Lane, Stanway Colchester CO3 0LJ
Outline Application with all matters reserved except Access for the erection of a single…
2023
Refused
Land south of, Milneburg, Warren Lane, Stanway Colchester CO3 0LJ
Outline Application with all matters reserved except Access for the erection of a single…
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
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