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

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Planning in Stanway

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

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

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Around Stanway

Postcode districts

CO3 169 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 Stanway

Stanway is a civil parish located in the City of Colchester district of Essex, England, now functioning as a western suburb of Colchester. The area, which derives its name from the Anglo-Saxon term for the "stone way" of the Roman road that is now the A12, had a population of 12,298 according to the 2021 census. As part of the Colchester built-up area, Stanway presents various opportunities for planning applications and development projects. The settlement has a population of approximately 12,298 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Colchester district.

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

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Stanway 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 Stanway, 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, 144 planning applications were submitted near Stanway. 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 Stanway?
In the last 24 months, 144 planning applications were submitted near Stanway. The approval rate is 86%.
How long do planning decisions take near Stanway?
The average planning decision time near Stanway 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 Stanway?
The planning approval rate near Stanway is 86%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Stanway?
The most common type of planning application near Stanway is full planning applications, with 74 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Stanway?
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