West Bergholt, Essex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near West Bergholt, Essex.
Essex · England · settlement
Planning applications in West Bergholt are administered by Colchester City Council. View the full Colchester City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About West Bergholt
West Bergholt, located in the City of Colchester district of Essex, is a civil parish and village formerly known as Bergholt Sackville. Situated just 3 miles northwest of Colchester’s city centre, it had a population of 3,310 as of the 2021 census, making it a key area for potential planning applications and community development.
Population: 3,310 (2021)
District: Colchester
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Area Information
- Admin district: Colchester
- Parliamentary constituency: Witham
- LSOA: Colchester 010E
Crime Statistics
13 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- criminal-damage-arson: 3
- anti-social-behaviour: 2
- public-order: 2
- shoplifting: 2
- violent-crime: 2
- vehicle-crime: 1
- other-crime: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near West Bergholt.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near West Bergholt.
- 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 West Bergholt based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near West Bergholt.
- - 2 Coopers Crescent, West Bergholt Colchester CO6 3SJ
Proposed Loft Conversion, including front facing roof lights and rear facing dormer
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Colchester | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - 45 New Church Road, West Bergholt Colchester CO6 3JE
Double & Single storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Colchester | Date: 2025-07-15
View full details - - Micina, Chapel Lane, West Bergholt Essex CO6 3EF
Demolition of existing rear conservatory to be replaced with single storey rear extension. Part conversion of existing garage. Side extension at first floor level over existing garage. Side single sto
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Colchester | Date: 2025-06-24
View full details - - Bounceabillity, Hill House Farm, 157 Colchester Road, West Bergholt Colchester CO6 3JX
Application for variation of a condition 1 following grant of planning permission 101011
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Conditions | Council: Colchester | Date: 2025-01-04
View full details - - Springbourne, Spring Lane, West Bergholt Essex CO6 3HJ
Application for removal or variation of a condition 3 following grant of planning permission. (190690)
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Colchester | Date: 2024-04-26
View full details - - 157 Hill House Farm, Hill House Barn, Colchester Road, West Bergholt Essex CO6 3JX
Application to discharge condition 4 (materials), 5 (brick details), and 6 (window details) of planning permission 232194
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Colchester | Date: 2024-03-16
View full details - - 109 Colchester Road, West Bergholt Essex CO6 3JX
Proposed retrospective planning for rear extension (Alterations to approval 231375)
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Colchester | Date: 2024-02-02
View full details - - Hill House Farm, 157 Colchester Road, West Bergholt Essex CO6 3JX
Demolition of existing ancillary building/stables with the construction of a single storey annex and separate pool/shower room.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Colchester | Date: 2023-09-16
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A brief summary of West Bergholt in Essex
West Bergholt, located in the City of Colchester district of Essex, is a civil parish and village formerly known as Bergholt Sackville. Situated just 3 miles northwest of Colchester’s city centre, it had a population of 3,310 as of the 2021 census, making it a key area for potential planning applications and community development. The settlement has a population of approximately 3,310 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Colchester district.
There were 13 crimes reported in the West Bergholt area during the most recent period, a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized settlements.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around West Bergholt includes 5 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 West Bergholt
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near West Bergholt. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 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 West Bergholt.
The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near West Bergholt were full planning applications (4), outline applications (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 57% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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