Layer Village Hall, New Cut, Layer De La Haye CO2 0EH

1. 10 Jul 2026

   Received by Colchester

2. 28 Jul 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 9 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 22 September 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Colchester took a median of 63 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Colchester for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.

The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination, not a planning judgement. It asks the council to confirm either that existing use or works are lawful, often through the passage of time, or that a proposal would not need planning permission at all. The applicant must prove the facts; the merits of the scheme are not considered.

More on lawful development applications in our guide

• Layer De La Haye Primary School, 19 High Road, Layer De La Haye Colchester CO2 0DS

  251409 Submitted 1 Jul 2025 195m away

  85% historically approved · decision due ~26 Aug

  CC/COL/52/25 Notification for - Installation of two air source heat pumps and replacement of building fabrics comprising new cladding, flat roof finishes and windows and doors

  Awaiting decision Other Windows or glazing 7 docs

• 5 Birch Road, Layer De La Haye Essex CO2 0EL

  241929 Submitted 20 Sep 2024 198m away

  Change of use of the former chapel/workshop building attached to the west wall of the house to a hobby/games room.

  Granted Full applications 12 docs

• 99 New Cut, Layer De La Haye Colchester CO2 0EG

  223174 Submitted 21 Dec 2022 200m away

  Application for a lawful development certificate for proposed part garage conversion and extension.

  Withdrawn Lawful development Extension 8 docs

• 42 Old Forge Road, Layer De La Haye Colchester CO2 0JT

  260529 Submitted 23 Mar 2026 281m away

  Two storey side extension & front porch

  Granted Full applications Extension
  Small domestic

• 9 Old Forge Road, Layer De La Haye Essex CO2 0JS

  230523 Submitted 2 Mar 2023 283m away

  Application for a lawful development certificate for installation of Ground Floor side obscure glass window.

  Granted Lawful development Windows or glazing 3 docs

• 61 High Road, Layer De La Haye Colchester CO2 0DT

  222855 Submitted 10 Nov 2022 355m away

  Removal of garage and replace with single storey side and rear extensions. Alterations to form new front entrance and porch with an enlarged gable frontage.

  Granted Full applications Extension 10 docs
  Small domestic

• 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'

  8 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• 261247 Granted

  11 - 21 Travers Road, Colchester CO2 9FH

  Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for the proposed temporary removal and reinstatement of limited areas of existing external cladding, where required, to allow the installation of cavitybarriers, with no material alteration to the externa

  6 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• 261142 Granted

  Milneburg, Warren Lane, Stanway Colchester CO3 0LJ

  Extension to the rear (4m) and side extension within Permitted Development Rights

  22 Jun 2026 Lawful development
• 261581 Awaiting decision

  2 Redmill, Colchester CO3 4RT

  Application for a lawful development certificate for a proposed singlestorey rear extension and single storey side extension

  27 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• 261246 Granted

  6-16 Fowler Road, Colchester CO2 9FF

  Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for the proposed temporary removal and reinstatement of limited areas of existing external cladding, where required, to allow the installation of cavitybarriers, with no material alteration to the externa

  6 Jul 2026 Lawful development