The Follies, The Folley, Layer De La Haye Colchester CO2 0HZ
Application Valid
260864 - Full (8 Week Determination)
Description
Proposed two storey front extension
Historical activity at this location
26 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
This property
Previous applications at this address
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2020
Refused
Nightingale Corner, The Folley, Layer De La Haye Colchester CO2 0HZ
Formation of an access and erection of gate
2020
Refused
Nightingale Corner, The Folley, Layer De La Haye Colchester CO2 0HZ
Formation of an access and erection of gate
2024
With conditions
Nightingale Corner, The Folley, Layer De La Haye Essex CO2 0HZ
The construction of a part two storey part single storey extension to the rear of the pro…
2024
With conditions
Nightingale Corner, The Folley, Layer De La Haye Essex CO2 0HZ
The construction of a part two storey part single storey extension to the rear of the pro…
2023
Refused
Nightingale Corner, The Folley, Layer De La Haye Colchester CO2 0HZ
Two storey extension to the rear and partially wrapping around the right hand side of the…
2023
Refused
Nightingale Corner, The Folley, Layer De La Haye Colchester CO2 0HZ
Two storey extension to the rear and partially wrapping around the right hand side of the…
2023
With conditions
The Kiln, The Folley, Layer De La Haye Colchester CO2 0HZ
Installation of a ground mounted solar photovoltaic system using ground screws.
2023
With conditions
The Kiln, The Folley, Layer De La Haye Colchester CO2 0HZ
Installation of a ground mounted solar photovoltaic system using ground screws.
2022
Approved
Annex, The Kiln, The Folley, Layer De La Haye Colchester CO2 0HZ
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a proposed loft conversion, with hip…
2022
Approved
Annex, The Kiln, The Folley, Layer De La Haye Colchester CO2 0HZ
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a proposed loft conversion, with hip…
2021
With conditions
The Kiln, The Folley, Layer De La Haye Colchester CO2 0HZ
Erection of a single storey rear extension
2018
Approved
Follywood, The Folley, Layer De La Haye Colchester CO2 0HZ
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for the proposed conversion of existing…
2018
Approved
Follywood, The Folley, Layer De La Haye CO2 0HZ
Application for a lawful development certificate for proposed extension and outbuilding…
2018
Refused
Follywood, The Folley, Layer De La Haye Colchester CO2 0HZ
Application for a lawful development certificate for a proposed extension and outbuildings
2018
Approved
Follywood, The Folley, Layer De La Haye Colchester CO2 0HZ
Notification of a proposed single storey rear extension measuring 8m in length from origi…
2017
Refused
Follywood, The Folley, Layer De La Haye Colchester CO2 0HZ
Replacement of 3 bed dwelling at Follywood, with a 3 Bed Dwelling of Contemporary design…
2017
Refused
Follywood, The Folley, Layer De La Haye Colchester CO2 0HZ
Replacement of 3 bed dwelling at Follywood, with a 3 Bed Dwelling of Contemporary design…
2016
With conditions
The Kiln, The Folley, Layer De La Haye Colchester CO2 0HZ
Proposed extension of existing conservation ponds.
2022
With conditions
The Kiln, The Folley, Layer De La Haye Colchester CO2 0HZ
Application to discharge condition 3 (materials) of planning permission 213007
2022
With conditions
The Kiln, The Folley, Layer De La Haye Colchester CO2 0HZ
Application to discharge condition 3 (materials) of planning permission 213007
2021
Approved
Annexe, The Kiln, The Folley, Layer De La Haye Colchester CO2 0HZ
Application for a Lawful Developement Certificate for existing use: toconfirm the the bui…
2019
Follywood, The Folley, Layer De La Haye Colchester CO2 0HZ
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 and 4 fromplanning permission…
2019
Follywood, The Folley, Layer De La Haye Colchester CO2 0HZ
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 and 4 fromplanning permission…
2018
Follywood, The Folley, Layer De La Haye Colchester CO2 0HZ
Application to discharge condition 6 of planning permission 163205.
2018
Follywood, The Folley, Layer De La Haye CO2 0HZ
Application to discharge condition 7 of planning permission 170339.
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