Derryl Thatch, Chapel Road, Langham Colchester CO4 5NY Data via plota.co.uk
Application Valid
261328 - Full (8 Week Determination)
Description
Single storey rear extension and sunken pool for private use. Data via plota.co.uk
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Historical activity at this location
8 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2025
Approved
Timbers (formerly Gridleys), Chapel Road, Langham Colchester CO4 5NY
Retention of annexe (retrospective)
2025
Approved
Briarwood, Chapel Road, Langham Colchester CO4 5NY
Proposed side extension to the existing garage with a new office over the existing and al…
2024
Approved
Oakleigh, Chapel Road, Langham Colchester CO4 5NY
Front single storey extension. alterations to the external render to gable frontage, rear…
2024
Approved
Oakleigh, Chapel Road, Langham Colchester CO4 5NY
Front single storey extension. alterations to the external render to gable frontage, rear…
2022
Approved
Pollyfield, Chapel Road, Langham Essex CO4 5NY
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for proposed conversion of a existing ga…
2022
Approved
Pollyfield, Chapel Road, Langham Essex CO4 5NY
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for proposed conversion of a existing ga…
2021
Approved
Five Rivers, Chapel Road, Langham CO4 5NY
Proposed Single Storey Rear Extension
2018
Approved
Thatchways, Timbers, Chapel Road, Langham CO4 5NY
BBQ seating and eating area
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