Restricted Byway 42, Hellens, Hardys Green Birch Colchester CO2 0NY Data via plota.co.uk
Application Valid
260521 - Consultation (Inside Borough)
Description
Essex County Council Highways Authority consultation for the divertionof a section of restricted byway 42 for reasons of privacy and security. Data via plota.co.uk
Other new applications on this street
Historical activity at this location
25 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2023
With conditions
Farmhouse Barns, Shemmings Farmhouse, Hardys Green, Birch Colchester CO2 0NY
Building B, formation of 2 no bedroom to first & sub division of ground floor, Building C…
2023
With conditions
Farmhouse Barns, Shemmings Farmhouse, Hardys Green, Birch Colchester CO2 0NY
Building B, formation of 2 no bedroom to first & sub division of ground floor, Building C…
2022
With conditions
Shemmings Farmhouse, Hardys Green, Birch Colchester CO2 0NY
Listed building application for two storey extension and internal alterations. Removal of…
2022
With conditions
Shemmings Farmhouse, Hardys Green, Birch Colchester CO2 0NY
Listed building application for two storey extension and internal alterations. Removal of…
2022
With conditions
Alfriston, Hardys Green, Birch Colchester CO2 0NY
Erection of a mobile wooden field shelter 3.5m x 5.3m on paddock which has Private Equest…
2022
With conditions
Alfriston, Hardys Green, Birch Colchester CO2 0NY
Erection of a mobile wooden field shelter 3.5m x 5.3m on paddock which has Private Equest…
2021
With conditions
Shemmings Farmhouse, Hardys Green, Birch CO2 0NY
Two storey extension and internal alterations along with extended garage to form a new ho…
2021
With conditions
Shemmings Farmhouse, Hardys Green, Birch CO2 0NY
Two storey extension and internal alterations and new windows along with removal of front…
2019
With conditions
Alfriston, Hardys Green, Birch Colchester CO2 0NY
Proposed Orangery extension
2019
With conditions
Alfriston, Hardys Green, Birch Colchester CO2 0NY
Proposed Orangery extension
2019
Refused
Storrs, Hardys Green, Birch Colchester CO2 0NY
Erection of detached garage for the storage of tractors and other horticultural/maintenan…
2019
Refused
Storrs, Hardys Green, Birch Colchester CO2 0NY
Erection of detached garage for the storage of tractors and other horticultural/maintenan…
2018
With conditions
Shemmings Farm, West of, Shemmings Farmhouse, Hardys Green, Birch Colchester CO2 0NY
Conversion of Redundant Former Agricultural Buildings to Three Office Units
2018
With conditions
Hellens, Hardys Green, Birch Colchester CO2 0NY
Amendments to fenestration, including rooflights, and replacement rear lobby extension.
2018
With conditions
Hellens, Hardys Green, Birch Colchester CO2 0NY
Amendments to fenestration, including rooflights, and replacement rear lobby extension.
2018
Withdrawn
Land Adj, Alfriston, Hardys Green, Birch Colchester CO2 0NY
Proposed change of use of land from agricultural to private equestrian and construction o…
2018
With conditions
Land Adj, Alfriston, Hardys Green, Birch Colchester CO2 0NY
Proposed change of use of land from agricultural to private equestrianand construction of…
2018
With conditions
Land Adj, Alfriston, Hardys Green, Birch Colchester CO2 0NY
Proposed change of use of land from woodland to residential garden andconstruction of det…
2018
With conditions
Alfriston, Hardys Green, Birch Colchester CO2 0NY
Proposed single storey rear extension.
2017
With conditions
Storrs, Hardys Green, Birch CO2 0NY
Retrospective application - construction of basement cellar, creation of a balcony, exter…
2017
With conditions
Storrs, Hardys Green, Birch CO2 0NY
Retrospective application - construction of basement cellar, creation of a balcony, exter…
2016
With conditions
Hellens, Hardys Green, Birch Colchester CO2 0NY
Proposed first floor extension. (Listed Building Consent)
2016
With conditions
Hellens, Hardys Green, Birch Colchester CO2 0NY
Proposed first floor extension. (Planning permission)
2023
Shemmings Farmhouse, Hardys Green, Birch Essex CO2 0NY
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 4 & 5 (222325)
2023
Shemmings Farmhouse, Hardys Green, Birch Essex CO2 0NY
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 4 & 5 (222325)
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