84 Spring Lane, Fordham Heath Colchester CO3 9TG
Application Valid
260687 - Full (8 Week Determination)
Description
Proposed front extension.
Nearby new applications
Historical activity at this location
22 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2024
With conditions
16 Searle Way, Eight Ash Green Essex CO6 3QS
2 story side extension 1st floor single story extension and single story rear extension.
2024
With conditions
16 Searle Way, Eight Ash Green Essex CO6 3QS
2 story side extension 1st floor single story extension and single story rear extension.
2023
Refused
72 Spring Lane, Fordham Heath Essex CO3 9TG
Erection of 2 bay garage/car lodge on front driveway
2023
Refused
72 Spring Lane, Fordham Heath Essex CO3 9TG
Erection of 2 bay garage/car lodge on front driveway
2021
With conditions
29 Searle Way, Eight Ash Green CO6 3QS
Existing conservatory roof removed and replaced with lean-to roof to include insertion of…
2020
Approved
29 Searle Way, Eight Ash Green Colchester CO6 3QS
Application to discharge condition 4 of planning permission 201219
2020
Approved
29 Searle Way, Eight Ash Green Colchester CO6 3QS
Application to discharge condition 4 of planning permission 201219
2020
With conditions
29 Searle Way, Eight Ash Green CO6 3QS
First floor side extension over existing ground floor. Single storey porch to front. Inse…
2020
With conditions
29 Searle Way, Eight Ash Green CO6 3QS
First floor side extension over existing ground floor. Single storey porch to front. Inse…
2019
With conditions
18 Searle Way, Eight Ash Green Colchester CO6 3QS
Application to discharge condition 3 of planning permission 180932.
2019
With conditions
18 Searle Way, Eight Ash Green Colchester CO6 3QS
Application to discharge condition 3 of planning permission 180932.
2018
With conditions
18 Searle Way, Eight Ash Green Colchester CO6 3QS
Extension to the side to create play room, craft room and storage cupboard.
2018
With conditions
27 Searle Way, Eight Ash Green Colchester CO6 3QS
Single storey rear extension.
2017
With conditions
39 Searle Way, Eight Ash Green Colchester CO6 3QS
proposed two storey side extension to existing house including internal alterations.
2017
With conditions
39 Searle Way, Eight Ash Green Colchester CO6 3QS
proposed two storey side extension to existing house including internal alterations.
2017
With conditions
6 Searle Way, Eight Ash Green CO6 3QS
Proposed garage conversion with new bay window to the front and rear extension to existin…
2017
With conditions
6 Searle Way, Eight Ash Green CO6 3QS
Proposed garage conversion with new bay window to the front and rear extension to existin…
2016
With conditions
31 Searle Way, Eight Ash Green Colchester CO6 3QS
Proposed two storey front extension and single storey rear extension. (Resubmission of re…
2016
With conditions
22 Searle Way, Eight Ash Green Colchester CO6 3QS
Rear extension and associated alterations
2016
Refused
31 Searle Way, Eight Ash Green Colchester CO6 3QS
Proposed two storey front extension and single storey rear extension.
2016
With conditions
24 Searle Way, Eight Ash Green Colchester CO6 3QS
Building of a single story detached hobby room.
2016
Approved
22 Searle Way, Eight Ash Green Colchester CO6 3QS
Notification of a proposed single storey rear kitchen extension measuring 8.0m in length…
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