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24 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Beacon End · updated daily · Colchester City Council

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Planning in Beacon End

Approved
86%
113 of 125 decided
Decision time
about 10 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Beacon End in the last 24 months, from Colchester City Council's planning register.

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Around Beacon End

Postcode districts

CO3 166 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Colchester City Council

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About Beacon End

Beacon End is a village within the city of Colchester, Essex, situated conveniently between Lexden and Stanway. This location may be of interest to those researching planning applications, as its proximity to these areas could impact development opportunities and community integration. It sits within the Stanway district.

There are currently no active flood warnings for the Beacon End area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Beacon End a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Beacon End planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Beacon End, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 142 planning applications were submitted near Beacon End. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 67 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (74), discharge of conditions (29), outline applications (13).

4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 3 were dismissed (25% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Beacon End?
In the last 24 months, 142 planning applications were submitted near Beacon End. The approval rate is 86%.
How long do planning decisions take near Beacon End?
The average planning decision time near Beacon End is 67 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Beacon End?
The planning approval rate near Beacon End is 86%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Beacon End?
The most common type of planning application near Beacon End is full planning applications, with 74 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Beacon End?
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