Search Layer Breton planning applications
9 applications on record · within 1 km of the centre of Layer Breton · updated daily · Colchester City Council
Only 1 application in the last 90 days, so this shows every one we hold.
- Shatters Farm, Shatters Road, Layer Breton Colchester CO2 0PYApprovedContinued Change of Use of detached outbuilding to holiday annex (Continued change of use Planning Application required due to receiving a temporary approval).Full (8 Week Determination)Received 8 Sep 2026Decided 5 Nov 2026261653
- Lower Farm, Lower Road, Layer Breton Colchester CO2 0PXApprovedProposed Side and rear extension.Full (8 Week Determination)Received 13 Mar 2026Decided 20 May 2026260461
- Novembers Lodge, Layer Breton Hill, Layer Breton Essex CO2 0PSApprovedReplacement of existing front porchFull (8 Week Determination)Received 21 Jun 2025Decided 18 Aug 2025251301
- Lynch Cottage, Mill Lane, Birch Essex CO2 0NHApprovedApplication for a Lawful Development Certificate for existing dwellingand bed and breakfast accommodation (B & B use).Certificate of Lawful Use - ExistingReceived 1 Dec 2024Decided 6 May 2025242439
- The Manse, Garlands Road, Layer Breton Colchester CO2 0PNRefusedFirst floor rear extensionFull (8 Week Determination)Received 27 Jul 2024Decided 17 Oct 2024241549
Planning in Layer Breton
Only 4 decisions near Layer Breton in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Layer Breton in the last 24 months, from Colchester City Council's planning register.
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CO2 46 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: Colchester City Council
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About Layer Breton
Layer Breton is a quaint village and civil parish located within the City of Colchester district in Essex, England, with a population of 285 as of the 2021 census. It is one of three adjacent parishes named Layer, alongside Layer de la Haye and Layer Marney, and shares borders with Birch and Great and Little Wigborough. Notably, the village features the Church of St Mary the Virgin, which was rebuilt in 1923 after the original was damaged by the 1884 Colchester earthquake. This local context may be relevant for those considering planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 285 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Colchester district.
Property prices in Layer Breton show an average sale price of £317,574, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Layer Breton 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 (May 2026). This makes Layer Breton a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Layer Breton has 8 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Layer Breton 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.
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To comment on or object to a planning application near Layer Breton, 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, 5 planning applications were submitted near Layer Breton.
The most common types were full planning applications (3), amendments (1).
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).