Has Abbots Dene, Abbotts Lane, CO6 3QL had any planning applications?

The most recent planning decision at Abbots Dene, Abbotts Lane, CO6 3QL was a refusal for an application (ref. 252013) in November 2025. Earlier filings include 3 approved applications on the same address. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for Abbots Dene, Abbotts Lane, CO6 3QL?

Abbots Dene, Abbotts Lane, CO6 3QL is in council tax band D.

Which area is Abbots Dene, Abbotts Lane, CO6 3QL in?

Abbots Dene, Abbotts Lane, CO6 3QL sits in Eight Ash Green, Colchester, Colchester. It falls within the CO6 postcode district.

How safe is the area around Abbots Dene, Abbotts Lane, CO6 3QL?

Police records around Abbots Dene, Abbotts Lane, CO6 3QL show an average of 3 reported crimes per month over the last 5 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 63% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near Abbots Dene, Abbotts Lane, CO6 3QL?

The closest primary school to Abbots Dene, Abbotts Lane, CO6 3QL is Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Eight Ash Green and Aldham (1.3km), one of 8 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Stanway School (1.6km).

What is the nearest station to Abbots Dene, Abbotts Lane, CO6 3QL?

The closest bus stop to Abbots Dene, Abbotts Lane, CO6 3QL is Holiday Inn, 152m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Abbots Dene, Abbotts Lane, Eight Ash Green, Colchester, CO6 3QL

5 planning records

Council tax

Band D

Overview

About Abbots Dene

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

Abbots Dene is a property in Eight Ash Green, Colchester, Colchester (CO6 3QL). It has council tax band D.

5 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 2 refused.

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

No EPC on record

This property doesn't have an Energy Performance Certificate yet. An EPC is required to sell or let — and unlocks our automated valuation.

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Abbots Dene, Abbotts Lane, Eight Ash Green, Colchester, CO6 3QL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A recent planning application at Abbots Dene was refused — worth checking the council file.

Feb 2026
Amendment
In report
Application for a lawful development certificate to confirm works undertaken are a 'material operation' under The Town and Country Planning Act 1990.
Reference
252765
View planning record
Nov 2025
Amendment
In report
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (existing) to confirmif works carried out are a 'material operation'.
Documents
3 docs on file
Reference
252013
View planning record

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO6 3QL: £370,000 (2023–2018).

Nearby sales in CO6 3QL

Comparables

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Holiday Inn — bus stop.

Closest school

1.3 km

Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Eight Ash Green and Aldham. 9 schools nearby.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

57.6dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for CO6 3QL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

51.0dB

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