Stanway Green, Essex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Stanway Green, Essex.
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Planning applications in Stanway Green are administered by Colchester City Council. View the full Colchester City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Stanway Green
Wilby is a quaint village and civil parish in the Mid Suffolk district of Suffolk, situated approximately 9 miles southeast of Diss and just 1.25 miles south of Stradbroke along the B1118. With a population of 231 residents recorded in the 2001 census, the village offers essential amenities, including a primary school and a village hall, making it a focal point for local community activities and potential planning applications.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £317,574 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Colchester
- Parliamentary constituency: Colchester
- LSOA: Colchester 014C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Stanway Green.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Stanway Green.
- 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 Stanway Green based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
12 planning applications found near Stanway Green.
- - 38 Worthington Way, Colchester CO3 4LA
Application for prior approval for rear shower room added to existing flat roof extension and insulation to existing flat roof. Extension 4.830 metres beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling wit
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Colchester | Date: 2026-06-08
View full details - - 10 Ambrose Avenue, Colchester CO3 4JY
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 4, 5, 8, 9, 10 and 11 of application 221786
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Colchester | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - 271 Straight Road, Colchester CO3 9EQ
Proposed rear and upward extensions and internal remodelling
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Colchester | Date: 2025-12-12
View full details - - 6, Marsden Court, Colchester CO3 9XQ
Single storey rear extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Colchester | Date: 2025-10-21
View full details - - 20 Dugard Avenue, Colchester CO3 9EH
Application for prior approval for proposed single storey rear. extension 6.0 metres beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling with maximum height of 3.80 metres and eaves height of 2.80 metres
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Colchester | Date: 2025-09-12
View full details - - Tanglewood, Stanway Green, Stanway Colchester CO3 0RA
Ground floor extension to front for annexe, ground floor extensions tofront and to rear
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Colchester | Date: 2025-09-01
View full details - - 352 Straight Road, Colchester Essex CO3 9DY
Single storey front and side extensions, remodel of existing facades, replacement of windows and alterations to boundary fencing.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Colchester | Date: 2024-11-29
View full details - - 40 Stoneleigh Park, Colchester Essex CO3 9FA
Two Storey front extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Colchester | Date: 2024-05-29
View full details - - 14 Clara Reeve Close, Colchester Essex CO3 9XD
Single Storey Side Extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Colchester | Date: 2024-04-21
View full details - - 295 Straight Road, Colchester Essex CO3 9EQ
The proposed removal of the existing roof structure and installation of the first floor. Proposed side and single storey rear extension (infill) and porch, including internal reconfiguration.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Colchester | Date: 2024-02-17
View full details - - 3 Worthington Way, Colchester Essex CO3 4JZ
Installation of Daikin Heat Pump outside at rear of property
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Colchester | Date: 2023-08-09
View full details - - 9 James Carter Road, Colchester CO3 9XA
Proposed front extension above existing garage
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Colchester | Date: 2023-04-25
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A brief summary of Stanway Green in Essex
Wilby is a quaint village and civil parish in the Mid Suffolk district of Suffolk, situated approximately 9 miles southeast of Diss and just 1.25 miles south of Stradbroke along the B1118. With a population of 231 residents recorded in the 2001 census, the village offers essential amenities, including a primary school and a village hall, making it a focal point for local community activities and potential planning applications.
Property prices in Stanway Green show an average sale price of £317,574, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Stanway Green a particularly low-crime area.
Stanway Green has one conservation area within its boundaries: Colchester Area 3. 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 Stanway Green includes 3 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Stanway Green
In the last 24 months, 28 planning applications were submitted near Stanway Green. Of these, 29% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 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 Stanway Green.
The average decision time of 49 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Stanway Green were full planning applications (21), discharge of conditions (4), outline applications (3). Full planning applications account for 75% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
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Related Planning Guides
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- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.