How long do planning decisions take near East Gores?

The average planning decision time near East Gores 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 East Gores?

The planning approval rate near East Gores is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near East Gores?

The most common type of planning application near East Gores is full planning applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near East Gores?

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East Gores, Essex Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near East Gores, Essex.

Essex · England · settlement

Planning applications in East Gores are administered by Colchester City Council. View the full Colchester City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About East Gores

East Gores is a quaint hamlet located in the Colchester district of Essex, conveniently situated near the A120 road. This serene area offers potential for planning applications, benefiting from its accessible location and rural charm.

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Area Information

Admin district: Colchester
Parliamentary constituency: Harwich and North Essex
LSOA: Colchester 010B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near East Gores.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near East Gores.

Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)

Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for East Gores based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of East Gores in Essex

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes East Gores a particularly low-crime area.

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Planning Activity in East Gores

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near East Gores. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 67 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near East Gores may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

At 67 days on average, decisions near East Gores slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near East Gores were full planning applications (1), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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