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

Planning in West Bergholt

Approved
90%
35 of 38 decided
Decision time
about 10 weeks
on average

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

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Around West Bergholt

Postcode districts

CO6 223 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 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. 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 (February 2026), a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized settlements.

The area around West Bergholt has 5 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, West Bergholt 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near West Bergholt, 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, 47 planning applications were submitted near West Bergholt. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 73 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (26), other applications (5), outline applications (4). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near West Bergholt?
In the last 24 months, 47 planning applications were submitted near West Bergholt. The approval rate is 90%.
How long do planning decisions take near West Bergholt?
The average planning decision time near West Bergholt is 73 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 West Bergholt?
The planning approval rate near West Bergholt is 90%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near West Bergholt?
The most common type of planning application near West Bergholt is full planning applications, with 26 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near West Bergholt?
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