Gallows Green (CO6), Essex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Gallows Green (CO6), Essex.
Essex · England · settlement
Planning applications in Gallows Green (CO6) are administered by Colchester City Council. View the full Colchester City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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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 Gallows Green (CO6).
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Gallows Green (CO6).
- 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 Gallows Green (CO6) based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Gallows Green (CO6).
- - Pippins, Green Lane, Aldham Colchester CO6 3PR
Demolition of the existing detached bungalow and construction of a newtwo-storey, 4-bedroom detached family dwelling within the same footprint as the existing building.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Colchester | Date: 2025-08-29
View full details - - Land off, Foxes Corner, Halstead Road, Aldham Colchester CO6 3PP
EIA Screening Opinion
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Colchester | Date: 2025-03-17
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A brief summary of Gallows Green (CO6) in Essex
Gallows Green (CO6) is a settlement located in Essex, England.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Gallows Green (CO6) a particularly low-crime area.
Gallows Green (CO6) has one conservation area within its boundaries: Fordstreet. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Gallows Green (CO6) includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Gallows Green (CO6) 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.
Planning Activity in Gallows Green (CO6)
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Gallows Green (CO6). Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Gallows Green (CO6).
At 64 days on average, decisions near Gallows Green (CO6) slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Gallows Green (CO6) were full planning applications (3), outline applications (1), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 4 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Aldham planning applications
- Fordham Heath planning applications
- Fordstreet planning applications
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- Fordham planning applications
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.