Georgeons, Parkhurst Green Lane, Wakes Colne Colchester CO6 2BL
Decision Issued
260319 - Full (8 Week Determination)
Description
Conversion of existing rural building to form single storey one bedroom dwelling.
Nearby new applications
Historical activity at this location
3 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2025
With conditions
Georgeons, Parkhurst Green Lane, Wakes Colne CO6 2BL
Temporary siting of two storage container units in connection to approved works.
2022
Approved
Parkhurst Green Farm, Parkhurst Green Lane, Wakes Colne Colchester CO6 2BL
Application for Prior Approval for the conversion of part of an outbuilding to a resident…
2022
Approved
Parkhurst Green Farm, Parkhurst Green Lane, Wakes Colne Colchester CO6 2BL
Application for Prior Approval for the conversion of part of an outbuilding to a resident…
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