Search Smythe's Green planning applications

15 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Smythe's Green · updated daily · Colchester City Council

Only 2 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.

Showing 1 to 5 of 15 · received or decided in the last 12 months

White Lodge, Roundbush Road, Layer Marney Colchester CO5 9URAwaiting decisionListed building consent application for proposed demolition of existing conservatory and replacement with orangery. Rebuild existing barn into office, gym and annex. Minor internal amendments and windows/ doors to rear wing. Associated revised patio andListed BuildingReceived 27 Aug 2026261580
White Lodge, Roundbush Road, Layer Marney Colchester CO5 9URAwaiting decisionProposed demolition of existing conservatory and replacement with orangery. Rebuild existing barn into office, gym and annex. Minor internal amendments and windows / doors to rear wing. Associated revised patio and outdoor swimming pool.Full (8 Week Determination)Received 27 Aug 2026261578
Birch Airfield, Blind Lane, Birch, Essex, CO5 9XEApprovedDetails pursuant to condition 25 (Written Scheme of Investigation) of planning permission ref: ESS/31/24/COL (Change of use of agricultural land to a waste management use and construction of a concrete pad to enable the extension of green waste open windrow composting operations, topsoil blending and storage operations, construction of a new surface water attenuation lagoon and perimeter landscaped soil bunds)Submission of Details CC/ESSReceived 8 Jul 2026Decided 14 Jul 2026ESS/31/24/COL/25/02
Birch Airfield, Blind Lane, Birch, Essex, CO5 9XEApprovedDetails pursuant to condition 26 (Post-Excavation Assessment) of planning permission ref: ESS/31/24/COL (Change of use of agricultural land to a waste management use and construction of a concrete pad to enable the extension of green waste open windrow composting operations, topsoil blending and storage operations, construction of a new surface water attenuation lagoon and perimeter landscaped soil bunds)Submission of Details CC/ESSReceived 8 Jul 2026Decided 10 Aug 2026ESS/31/24/COL/26/01
Almonds Farm, Winters Hill, Layer Marney Colchester CO5 9UZAwaiting decisionErection of Outbuilding (Retrospective)Full (8 Week Determination)Received 29 May 2026261008

Planning in Smythe's Green

Approved: 94%; 15 of 16 decided
Decision time: about 13 weeks; on average

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

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Around Smythe's Green

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CO5 153 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

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Planning authority: Colchester City Council

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About Smythe's Green

Smythe's Green is a quaint hamlet situated along the B1022 road within the civil parish of Layer Marney in the Colchester district of Essex. Nestled between the villages of Tiptree and Birch, it offers a unique rural setting that may be of interest for planning applications in the surrounding area.

Property prices in Smythe's Green show an average sale price of £317,574, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Smythe's Green has 3 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Smythe's Green 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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In the last 24 months, 21 planning applications were submitted near Smythe's Green. Of these, 94% were approved, with an average decision time of 89 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (13), full planning applications (3), outline applications (2).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Smythe's Green?

In the last 24 months, 21 planning applications were submitted near Smythe's Green. The approval rate is 94%.

How long do planning decisions take near Smythe's Green?

The average planning decision time near Smythe's Green is 89 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 Smythe's Green?

The planning approval rate near Smythe's Green is 94%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Smythe's Green?

The most common type of planning application near Smythe's Green is discharge of conditions, with 13 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Smythe's Green?

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