Petalo Lodge, Boxhouse Lane, Dedham Colchester CO7 6HZ
Application Valid
260616 - Full (8 Week Determination)
Description
Alterations to frontage wall to reduce to 1 metre height with the introduction of trellis and pier detailing on the wall to match the existing to the south and realignment of entrance gates and rebuildingof piers
Historical activity at this location
27 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
This property
Previous applications at this address
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2023
Refused
Petalo Lodge, Boxhouse Lane, Dedham Essex CO7 6HZ
New Kennel, existing wash room with new roof, existing garage with new cladding and roof…
2023
Refused
Petalo Lodge, Boxhouse Lane, Dedham Essex CO7 6HZ
New field kennel
2023
Refused
Petalo Lodge, Boxhouse Lane, Dedham Essex CO7 6HZ
Retrospective application for existing field gate
2023
With conditions
Petalo Lodge, Boxhouse Lane, Dedham Essex CO7 6HZ
Retrospective application for existing roof light
2023
Refused
Petalo Lodge, Boxhouse Lane, Dedham Essex CO7 6HZ
Proposed garage to replace existing cabin
2023
Refused
Petalo Lodge, Boxhouse Lane, Dedham Essex CO7 6HZ
New Kennel, existing wash room with new roof, existing garage with new cladding and roof…
2023
Refused
Petalo Lodge, Boxhouse Lane, Dedham Essex CO7 6HZ
New field kennel
2023
Refused
Petalo Lodge, Boxhouse Lane, Dedham Essex CO7 6HZ
Retrospective application for existing field gate
2023
With conditions
Petalo Lodge, Boxhouse Lane, Dedham Essex CO7 6HZ
Retrospective application for existing roof light
2023
Refused
Petalo Lodge, Boxhouse Lane, Dedham Essex CO7 6HZ
Proposed garage to replace existing cabin
2023
Approved
2 Chestnut Cottage, Boxhouse Lane, Dedham Essex CO7 6HZ
Application for a lawful development certificate for proposed solar panels onto the roof…
2023
Approved
2 Chestnut Cottage, Boxhouse Lane, Dedham Essex CO7 6HZ
Application for a lawful development certificate for proposed solar panels onto the roof…
2023
With conditions
Hideaway, Boxhouse Lane, Dedham Essex CO7 6HZ
Single storey rear/side extension
2023
With conditions
Hideaway, Boxhouse Lane, Dedham Essex CO7 6HZ
Single storey rear/side extension
2023
With conditions
The Pines, Boxhouse Lane, Dedham Essex CO7 6HZ
Single storey side and front extension with new entrance porch. Resubmission 221696
2023
With conditions
The Pines, Boxhouse Lane, Dedham Essex CO7 6HZ
Single storey side and front extension with new entrance porch. Resubmission 221696
2023
With conditions
Petalo Lodge, Boxhouse Lane, Dedham Essex CO7 6HZ
Erection of 2 No. field shelters
2023
With conditions
Petalo Lodge, Boxhouse Lane, Dedham Essex CO7 6HZ
Erection of 2 No. field shelters
2022
Withdrawn
The Pines, Boxhouse Lane, Dedham Essex CO7 6HZ
The construction of a Two Storey Side Extension to Bungalow, with loft conversion. Finish…
2022
Withdrawn
The Pines, Boxhouse Lane, Dedham Essex CO7 6HZ
The construction of a Two Storey Side Extension to Bungalow, with loft conversion. Finish…
2020
With conditions
Parkside, Boxhouse Lane, Dedham Colchester CO7 6HZ
Insertion of Velux windows into the roof of the garage to provide natural light and reduc…
2020
With conditions
Parkside, Boxhouse Lane, Dedham Colchester CO7 6HZ
Insertion of Velux windows into the roof of the garage to provide natural light and reduc…
2018
With conditions
Parkside, Boxhouse Lane, Dedham CO7 6HZ
Demolition of existing old timber and tin sheds, stores, and stable, and replacement with…
2017
With conditions
Parkside, Boxhouse Lane, Dedham Colchester CO7 6HZ
Retrospective application for replacement stables and proposed manege (AMENDED DESCRIPTIO…
2017
With conditions
Parkside, Boxhouse Lane, Dedham Colchester CO7 6HZ
Retrospective application for replacement stables and proposed manege (AMENDED DESCRIPTIO…
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