60 Queensberry Avenue, Copford Colchester CO6 1YN Data via plota.co.uk

261261 - Full (8 Week Determination) Application Valid
Extensions & alterations

Proposal

Ground floor rear extension to kitchen and the enlarging of existing window opening to form sliding door opening (in kitchen) Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
8 Jul 2026
Decision
Expected by 2 Sept 2026

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet. Plota predicted a decision around 16 Sept 2026; it is now day 70.

Documents

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Site constraints 2

Also on the record
Inside the Copford built-up area; the 1970s provisional farmland map had this area as grade 2, but it predates the buildings here and the current map does not class it as farmland.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No scheduled monument at the site

Checked on 11 September 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.

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Important details

Council
Colchester
Application type
Full (8 Week Determination)
Postcode
CO6 1YN
Received
8 Jul 2026
Validated
8 Jul 2026
Ward
Marks Tey & Layer

Decision outlook

Day 70, past the statutory target. 80% of full applications in Colchester are decided within thirteen weeks, which runs to 7 Oct 2026; extensions of time are common, and the council need not decide on the day. Last seen undecided on 5 Sept 2026.

Day 7014 days past the 56-day target
47%decided within 8 weeks
88%approved
441decided in the last year

Plota live figures for full applications decided by Colchester in the last twelve months, from validation. Colchester decision record →

Historical activity at this location

25 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2023 Refused
The Willows, Foundry Lane, Copford Essex CO6 1BH
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2023 Refused
The Willows, Foundry Lane, Copford Essex CO6 1BH
THE WILLOWS, FOUNDRY LANE, COPFORD COLCHESTER CO6 1BH DEMOLITION OF EXISTING PROPERTY AND…
232365
2022 Approved
10 Foundry Lane, Copford Colchester CO6 1BH
Garage conversion and first floor bedroom & ensuite over
221966
2022 Approved
10 Foundry Lane, Copford Colchester CO6 1BH
Garage conversion and first floor bedroom & ensuite over
221966
2021 Approved
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Proposed single storey rear extension
213418
2020 Refused
The Willows, Foundry Lane, Copford Colchester CO6 1BH
Outline application for residential development of four houses following demolition of 1…
202408
2020 Refused
The Willows, Foundry Lane, Copford Colchester CO6 1BH
Outline application for residential development of four houses following demolition of 1…
202408
2020 Approved
41 Queensberry Avenue, Colchester CO6 1YS
Proposed first floor extension over existing Garage.
202366
2020 Approved
41 Queensberry Avenue, Colchester CO6 1YS
Proposed first floor extension over existing Garage.
202366
2019 Approved
11 Hedgelands, Copford Colchester CO6 1YT
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for proposed removal of existing conserv…
193136
2019 Approved
11 Hedgelands, Copford Colchester CO6 1YT
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for proposed removal of existing conserv…
193136
2019 Refused
Land Adj to, 20 Queensberry Avenue, Copford Colchester CO6 1YN
Detached 2 bedroom, two storey dwelling with attached garage (revised drawings submitted)
192290
2019 Refused
Land Adj to, 20 Queensberry Avenue, Copford Colchester CO6 1YN
Detached 2 bedroom, two storey dwelling with attached garage (revised drawings submitted)
192290
2019 Approved
69 Queensberry Avenue, Copford Colchester CO6 1YS
Application for a lawful development certificate for proposed conversion to the existing…
190051
2019 Approved
69 Queensberry Avenue, Copford Colchester CO6 1YS
Application for a lawful development certificate for proposed conversion to the existing…
190051
2019 Approved
5 Foundry Lane, Copford Colchester CO6 1BH
Single storey rear extension
191198
2019 Approved
5 Foundry Lane, Copford Colchester CO6 1BH
Single storey rear extension
191198
2018 Approved
25 Queensberry Avenue, Copford Colchester CO6 1YS
Extension to front of garage and conversion of garage into living accommodation and first…
180333
2017 Approved
9 Foundry Lane, Copford CO6 1BH
1st floor extension above original garage and small improvement to kitchen
172637
2017 Approved
9 Foundry Lane, Copford CO6 1BH
1st floor extension above original garage and small improvement to kitchen
172637
2017 Approved
6 Queensberry Avenue, Copford Colchester CO6 1YN
Proposed alterations and extension to create larger living areas and extension to existin…
172367
2017 Approved
6 Queensberry Avenue, Copford Colchester CO6 1YN
Proposed alterations and extension to create larger living areas and extension to existin…
172367
2017 Approved
42 Queensberry Avenue, Copford Colchester CO6 1YN
Replace existing conservatory with a single storey rear extension.
172119
2017 Approved
42 Queensberry Avenue, Copford Colchester CO6 1YN
Replace existing conservatory with a single storey rear extension.
172119
2016 Approved
14 Foundry Lane, Copford Colchester CO6 1BH
Variation of condition 3 (materials) of application No. 160035
162275
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. View full council performance
Colchester decision statistics
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
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings