Planning application
Blackbrook Stud Farm, Ivy Lodge Road, Great Horkesley Colchester CO6 4EN
Refused. Only the applicant can appeal, within the statutory time limit, and a revised scheme can be submitted instead.
Proposal
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for existing farmhouse as primary residence with ancillary short term letting not exceeding 89 days per calendar year.
As published by the council, reference 260801
Application record
- Reference
- 260801
- Type
- Certificate of Lawful Use - Existing
- Status
- Decision Issued
- Decision
- Refuse Certificate of Lawful Use or Development
- Received
- 30 Apr 2026
- Validated
- 11 May 2026
- Decided
- 17 Jul 2026
- Ward
- Rural North
- Parish
- Great Horkesley
- Postcode
- CO6 4EN
Site history
Applications at this address on the Colchester register
This site has had 3 applications since 2026: 0 approved, 1 refused.
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260806 Awaiting decision
Blackbrook Stud Farm, Ivy Lodge Road, Great Horkesley Colchester CO6 4EN
Retrospective application for relocation of existing yurt (Roundhouse)to eastern garden and regularisation of existing shepherd's hut(Back in Thyme), including use of existing parking and connection to existing drainage infrastructure.
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260805 Awaiting decision
Blackbrook Stud Farm, Ivy Lodge Road, Great Horkesley Colchester CO6 4EN
Retrospective application for retention and relocation of three small-scale holiday units (Vilasini, Sugar Hut and one replacement Solido tiny home) within the residential curtilage of Blackbrook Stud Farm, utilising existing garden-room bases, services
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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30 Apr 2026
Received by Colchester
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11 May 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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17 Jul 2026
Decision issued: Refuse Certificate of Lawful Use or Development
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23 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
Documents on file for this application
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Open the documentsWhat this refusal means
Colchester refused this application for the reasons on the decision notice; only the applicant can appeal, and refused schemes often return in revised form. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.
About lawful development applications
A lawful development certificate is a legal determination that existing or proposed works do not need planning permission; the merits of the scheme are not considered. More in our guide to planning application types.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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Blackbrook Stud Farm, Ivy Lodge Road, Great Horkesley Colchester CO6 4EN
82% historically approved · decision due ~10 Jul
Retrospective application for relocation of existing yurt (Roundhouse)to eastern garden and regularisation of existing shepherd's hut(Back in Thyme), including use of existing parking and connection to existing drainage infrastructure.
Awaiting decision Full applications -
Blackbrook Stud Farm, Ivy Lodge Road, Great Horkesley Colchester CO6 4EN
82% historically approved · decision due ~10 Jul
Retrospective application for retention and relocation of three small-scale holiday units (Vilasini, Sugar Hut and one replacement Solido tiny home) within the residential curtilage of Blackbrook Stud Farm, utilising existing garden-room bases, services
Awaiting decision Full applications -
Blacksmiths Corner, Ivy Lodge Road, Great Horkesley Colchester CO6 4EN
Application for a lawful development certificate for a proposed erection of a single-storey detached timber garden building (Dunster House model) within the rear residential curtilage, situated adjacent to the existing garage.
Granted Lawful developmentSmall domestic -
Land to the East of, Nayland Road, Great Horkesley Colchester CO6 4ET
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 8 (CEMP) and10 (Lighting for Biodiversity) of reserved matters 251595
Granted Conditions -
Land to the East of, Nayland Road, Great Horkesley Colchester CO6 4ET
Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 11 (materials) of approved application 251595
Granted Conditions -
Land to the East of, Nayland Road, Great Horkesley Colchester CO6 4ET
98% historically approved · decision due ~21 Sep
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 15 (Fenestration Details) of Reserved Matters 251595.
Awaiting decision Conditions Windows or glazing
Other lawful development applications
In Colchester
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261323 Refused
9 London Land Cottages, Church Road, Wormingford Colchester CO6 3AE
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a proposed singlestorey rear extension and additional storey to the side of property.
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261322 Granted
1 Breewood Cottages, School Lane, Great Horkesley Colchester CO6 4BW
Application for a lawful development certificate for a proposed convertion the existing roof space to provide an additional bedroom, dressing area and en-suite, accessed by a new staircase from the existing first floor.
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261647 Awaiting decision
362d Old Heath Road, Colchester CO2 8DD
Small extension to existing garage including extending hipped roof over extension
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261630 Awaiting decision
7 Manor Close, Great Horkesley Colchester CO6 4AR
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate(Proposed)- Creating two infill extensions to side entrance area and to the rear. Various internal remodelling. Externally insulating the existing building (walls and roof). Render all external walls with
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261263 Granted
The Firs, Straight Road, Boxted Colchester CO4 5QX
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for existing single storey extension to existing games room previously converted from a garage. The extension accommodates a bedroom and bathroom. The use is ancillary to the residential use of 'The Firs'