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New Planning Application
Ref: 260319

New Application  260319

Location: Georgeons, Parkhurst Green Lane

Proposal: Conversion of existing rural building to form single storey one bedroom dwelling

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New Planning Application
Ref: 252627

New Application 252627

Location: Pound House, Vernons Road, Wakes Colne CO6 2AH

Proposal: Replacement dwelling, the planting of trees and hedgerows to the south of Pound House

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New Planning Application
Ref: 252401

New Application 252401 Chappel Hill, Chappel.

Outline application for up to (and including) 35 dwellings (with the ability to deliver the 30% affordable housing requirement as affordable private rent) with vehicular access off Chappel Hill and cycle/pedestrian links with Swan Grove. 

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Information on applications, and comments made by the Parish Council can be seen at the following:

Colchester website: Planning

The Planning Services section of Colchester City Council (CCC) provides Wakes Colne Parish Council with details of all relevant planning applications received, thereby giving parishioners the opportunity to express an opinion on proposed developments. The Parish Council reviews each Application and propose a response to CCC after considering:

  • written comments from parishioners
  • the Rural Area and Conservation Areas
  • village envelopes
  • responses to the application posted on the CCC planning website
  • changes in planning legislation and guidelines
  • the Material Planning Considerations followed by CCC, which currently exclude the Village Design Statement and the Parish Plan; these cannot be considered by CCC in reaching a planning decision.

The Parish Council decides the response to CCC, (which can be viewed at planning – top of page – which opens new window) and which generally will take the form of a brief statement that:

  • there is no objection to the application, or:
  • there are concerns that should be addressed before the application is approved, or:
  • the proposal is unacceptable, giving the reasons for the opinion

All responses can be seen by parishioners in the Parish Council minutes and on the CCC planning website under the Planning Application number.

It must be remembered that CCC is responsible for planning decisions, and Wakes Colne Parish Council, on behalf of parishioners, may only express an opinion. Decisions may contradict this opinion.

Details of Planning Applications

CCC gives details of applications to immediate neighbours and the Ward Councillor, as well as to Wakes Colne Parish Council, and appropriate notices are displayed near the site in question. Details may also be inspected on the CCC planning website.

Commenting on Planning Applications

If a parishioner wishes to comment on an application they should, always quoting the relevant application number:

  • email the comments to planning.services@colchester.gov.uk or,
  • write to Head of Environmental & Protective Services, Rowan House, 33 Sheepen Road, Colchester CO3 3WG
  • copy the letter or email to the Parish Clerk, email clerk@wakescolne-pc.gov.uk
  • Parishioners may make a verbal presentation of their comments at the Parish Council meeting (maximum duration three minutes). A verbal presentation may also be made at the relevant CCC Planning Committee meeting; please note that procedures at this meeting are strictly controlled, and it is strongly advised to consult with the Ward Councillor beforehand to ensure that the presentation is acceptable and effective.

All applications are dealt with by CCC according to a regulated timetable, and parishioners must comply with the deadlines imposed.