1 Hallfields Cottage, Manningtree Road, Dedham Colchester CO7 6AE Data via plota.co.uk

Application Valid 261370 - Full (8 Week Determination)
Date received
24 Jul 2026
Date validated
24 Jul 2026
Postcode
CO7 6AE
Type
Full (8 Week Determination)

Description

The demolition of existing rear extension and outbuilding, and construction of new side and rear extension, providing a new kitchen and playroom at ground floor, and two additional bedrooms at first floor Data via plota.co.uk

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 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