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Colchester planning applications
2,791 applications. 86% approved. 63 days to decide.
As of September 2026, PlanIndex holds 2,791 planning applications from Colchester. 530 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 86% of clear-cut outcomes approved.
Colchester takes a median of 63 days to decide a planning application. See how that compares.
All applications
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261648 Awaiting decision
R16-17 Chesterwell Fairways, Cordelia Drive, Colchester
Application to discharge conditions 3 (External Materials) and 4 (Architectural Details) to application 252742.
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261650 Awaiting decision
Threshers, Ford Street, Aldham Colchester CO6 3PH
Remove existing orangery. New canopy to back snug door. New door and frame. Lime render walls
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261653 Awaiting decision
Shatters Farm, Shatters Road, Layer Breton Colchester CO2 0PY
Continued Change of Use of detached outbuilding to holiday annex (Continued change of use Planning Application required due to receiving a temporary approval).
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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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261638 Awaiting decision
19 Head Street, Colchester CO1 1NX
Proposed new window openings to Church Street and the North elevation.
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261646 Awaiting decision
102 Halstead Road, Stanway Colchester CO3 0JR
Application for prior approval of a proposed enlargement of a dwellinghouse by addition of a first floor to the existing bungalow property with a double side extension.
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261619 Awaiting decision
Oaklands Court, Cambridge Road, Colchester CO3 3PE
Lime - outside Oaklands Court Works as per ECC Place Services specification Crown lift over footway & highway Reason: General tree maintenance
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261639 Awaiting decision
375 Ipswich Road, Colchester CO4 0HL
Notification for prior approval for a proposed single storey rear extension extending 6 metres beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling, with a maximum height of 3 metres, and eaves height of 2.7 metres.
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261635 Awaiting decision
114 Braiswick, Colchester CO4 5BG
Application to discharge condition 5 (archaeology investigation) to application 260684.
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261617 Awaiting decision
St Johns Green, Colchester
Limes Works as per ECC Place Services specification Pollarding, damaged/hanging branch/deadwood General tree maintenance & Health Safety
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261636 Awaiting decision
Knowledge Gateway (UOE), Clinghoe House, Boundary Road, Colchester CO4 3ZQ
Use of part of ground floor as Dentist Surgery
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261644 Awaiting decision
KFC, Unit A, Sheepen Road Retail Park, Sheepen Road, Colchester CO3 3GT
Application for Variation of a Condition 5 following Grant of Planning Permission 242119 To enable the premises to remain open for the collection of orders by third-party delivery aggregators until 03:00 each day of the week (as per the currently permit
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261616 Awaiting decision
Bouchiers Hall, Kelvedon Road, Messing Colchester CO5 9TW
T1 Ash - Repeat historic coppice and reduce to a height of 1m. T2 Horse Chestnut - Reduce by a third to reduce sail affect of the canopy and balance overall form of the tree. T3 Horse Chestnut - Reduce crown down to the main fork joint to balance t
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261642 Awaiting decision
Eight Ash Farm, Halstead Road, Eight Ash Green Colchester CO6 3QH
Application to discharge condition (CMS) of planning permission 251623
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261641 Awaiting decision
Colchester & East Essex Co-Op, Long Wyre Street, Colchester CO1 1LH
Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 6 (Partial discharge - Buildings 1 and 2 only) of 190756
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261633 Awaiting decision
2 King Coel Road, Colchester CO3 9AG
Single storey side 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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261614 Awaiting decision
8a The Avenue, Colchester CO3 3PA
x 1 Himalayan Birch (H1) to have upper crown reduced by 1-1.5m and sides to be reduced by anywhere between 0.300-0.600m to ensure a balanced crown (leaving a flowing branch line where possible). Crown to also be lifted (removal of lower branches) by
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261625 Awaiting decision
Kona, 9 Kingsland Close, West Mersea Colchester CO5 8AQ
Application for variation of condition 2 following grant of planning application 251439.
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261629 Awaiting decision
23 East Mersea Road, West Mersea Colchester CO5 8SH
Application to discharge condition 4 (Construction Management Plan) toapplication 201915.
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261603 Awaiting decision
Hill House, 183 Lexden Road, Colchester CO3 3TE
Application to discharge conditions 4 (Protection Measures), 5 (Internal Surface Materials), 6 (Internal Joinery) and 7 (Partition Wall Details) to application 230871.
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261620 Awaiting decision
Glebe House, Glebe Lane, Abberton Colchester CO5 7NY
Partial conversion and remodel of a stables and barn for a residentialuse: incidental family recreation room to serve the host dwelling and ancillary annexe accommodation for direct relatives.
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261621 Awaiting decision
Harrow Wood, Queens Head Road, Boxted Colchester CO4 5RH
Conversion of existing workshop building to a single dwelling, together with associated parking, private amenity space and ancillary works
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261622 Awaiting decision
Tollgate Business Park, 11 Tollgate Business Park, Tollgate West Stanway Colchester CO3 8AB
Change of use to flexible Use Class E(a)/E(g)(i)-(iii)/B2/B8
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261611 Awaiting decision
2 New Captains Road, West Mersea Colchester CO5 8QP
Removal of roof to existing bungalow with the construction of a first floor level with room with the roof void above. Demolition of existingconservatory to the rear, and front extension with porch - Resubmission of application 260404
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261610 Awaiting decision
Maths Building, University Of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester CO4 3SQ
The installation of a metal boiler flue to the side of the Maths Building
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261613 Awaiting decision
9 Sanders Drive, Colchester CO3 3SE
Double storey rear extension
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261612 Awaiting decision
Land west of, Peldon Road, Abberton Colchester
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 31 of planning application 213530
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261593 Awaiting decision
1, Cambridge House, Cambridge Road, Colchester CO3 3NS
an old pear tree likely 60 years of age cut it down
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261596 Awaiting decision
Handford Place, Queens Road, Colchester CO3 3NY
T5 - Lime - Reduce by 50% - As per recommendation in tree condition survey. T9 - Lime - Reduce the crown by 50% - as per recommendation in tree condition survey.
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261606 Awaiting decision
Bluebell Farm, Peartree Hill, Mount Bures Bures CO8 5BA
3no. agricultural buildings for the keeping of livestock and storage of agricultural equipment and produce.
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261600 Awaiting decision
Land adj to, 2 Hillside Cottages, Meeting Lane, East Mersea Colchester CO5 8TE
Outline application for the construction of 3no two bed bungalows withall matters reserved
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261588 Awaiting decision
47 Smallwood Road, Colchester CO2 9HD
Extension to an attached outbuilding, involving a slight increase in flat roof height and changes to the fenestration to provide habitable space.
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261590 Awaiting decision
93 Nicholsons Grove, Colchester CO1 2XT
Window replacement.
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261595 Awaiting decision
Bluebird Cottage, 5 The Lane, West Mersea Colchester CO5 8NU
Cherry Plum tree height and width. Reduced overhanging next door's garden near electricity wires and road. Also small tree (unknown species) further back in garden which has died.
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261585 Awaiting decision
Bells Hill House, Bells Hill, Mount Bures CO8 5BA
Application discharge condition 3 (external facing and roof materials)to application 260610.
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261599 Awaiting decision
Brook Street Business Centre, 96 Brook Street, Colchester CO1 2UZ
Application for variation of condition 3 following grant of planning permission 213216
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261578 Awaiting decision
White Lodge, Roundbush Road, Layer Marney Colchester CO5 9UR
Proposed demolition of existing conservatory and replacement with orangery. Rebuild existing barn into office, gym and annex. Minor internal amendments and windows / doors to rear wing. Associated revised patio and outdoor swimming pool.
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261574 Awaiting decision
Home Brier, West End Road, Tiptree Colchester CO5 0QH
Conversion and extension of existing detached single storey outbuilding to form a family annexe for use ancillary to the main dwelling.
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261580 Awaiting decision
White Lodge, Roundbush Road, Layer Marney Colchester CO5 9UR
Listed building consent application for proposed demolition of existing conservatory and replacement with orangery. Rebuild existing barn into office, gym and annex. Minor internal amendments and windows/ doors to rear wing. Associated revised patio and
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261577 Awaiting decision
30 Chitts Hill, Colchester CO3 9ST
Notification for prior approval for a proposed single storey rear extension extending 6.00 metres beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling, with a maximum height of 3.47 metres, and eaves height of 2.65 metres.
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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
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261571 Awaiting decision
Former, Holy Trinity Church, Trinity Street, Colchester
The restoration and relocation of graveyard monuments within the former churchyard of Holy Trinity Church.
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261572 Awaiting decision
Former, Holy Trinity Church, Trinity Street, Colchester
The restoration and relocation of graveyard monuments within the former churchyard of Holy Trinity Church.
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261573 Awaiting decision
Layer Mill, Mill Lane, Layer De La Haye Colchester CO2 0JZ
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 6 and 7 of application 250952
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261569 Awaiting decision
Greyfriars Hotel, Grey Friars, High Street, Colchester Colchester CO1 1UG
T1 - Holme Oak - linear reduction of over extended laterals by up to 3m around entire circumference of crown to alleviate weight throughout. Raise crown / lower lateral growth to approx 5m where required to allow vehicle access and avoid conflict with s
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261568 Awaiting decision
Pitchbury Farm, 193 Coach Road, Great Horkesley Colchester CO6 4DX
Proposed extensions and recladding of dwelling in black weatherboard
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261575 Awaiting decision
55 Rayner Road, Colchester CO2 9AE
Demolition of existing side extension to 55 Rayner Road. Proposed infill dwelling in-between no. 55 and 57 Rayner Road
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261570 Awaiting decision
Electricity Sub Station, Headgate, Colchester
There are 2 problematic multi stemmed Sycamore trees which we would like to remove. One is beside our boundary retaining wall to Colchester Carpet and Flooring. The tree is causing significant lateral damage to the retaining wall and looks likely to ca
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261567 Awaiting decision
Shrub End Sports Ground, Boadicea Way, Colchester CO2 9BG
Single storey side extension with ramped access and addition of an external door to the rear elevation
Recent decisions
Data to September 2026
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261315 Granted
27 Lincoln Way, Colchester CO1 2RJ
Erection of single storey rear extension
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261093 Granted
38 High Street, Colchester CO1 1DH
Application for variation of condition 2, 3 & 5 following grant of planning permission 242470
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261223 Granted
369 Chinook, Colchester CO4 9XT
Garage conversion.
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261083 Granted
23 Templewood Road, Colchester CO4 3EZ
Conversion of existing attached garage to ancillary annexe and erection of single-storey rear extension to existing garage to providestorage and shower room to main house.
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261272 Refused
148 Rowhedge Road, Rowhedge Colchester CO5 7JP
Proposal for a replacement dwelling and new garage
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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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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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261319 Granted
7 Elmstead Road, Wivenhoe Colchester CO7 9HX
Erection of a garden room extension following the removal of an existing conservatory.
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261328 Granted
Derryl Thatch, Chapel Road, Langham Colchester CO4 5NY
Single storey rear extension and sunken pool for private use.
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260700 Granted
Terlingfair Kennels & Cattery, 301 London Road, Marks Tey Colchester CO6 1EZ
Demolition of dwelling and kennels and the construction of replacementdwelling and replacement kennels and associated landscaping
The full record
Decisions between 2017 and 2026
PlanIndex holds 1,694 decisions from Colchester between 2017 and 2026, part of 2,791 applications on record. Over that period 85% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals, 1,378 granted against 241 refused. The busiest single year was 2026, with 1,040 applications recorded.
The trailing-year figures above track current activity. This record reaches back further, so a decision here may predate the online portal; each application still has its own page with the source link.
From the archive
Earliest records shown in full
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171506 Granted
Bretts Farm, Crepping Hall Road, Wakes Colne Colchester CO6 2AN
Demolition of existing estate office, milking shed and farmyard lean-to buildings and construction of new stables and equestrian buildings linked to retained existing corn barn. Construction of new manege, hospital paddocks and associated landscaping works. (Resubmission of 162864)
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172090 Granted
2 Castle Cottages, East Lane, Dedham Colchester CO7 6BA
Single storey rear and two storey side extensions forming kitchen, dining room, study and bedroom over. (Resubmission of planning approval 163183).
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172593 Granted
5 James Gore Drive, Colchester CO2 8WZ
Application for a lawful developement certificate for a proposed single storey side extension.
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172524 Granted
Bretts Farm, Bretts Farm, Crepping Hall Road, Wakes Colne CO6 2AN
Application to discharge condition 5 of listed building consent 162865
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180659 Granted
Bretts Farm, Crepping Hall Road, Wakes Colne Colchester CO6 2AN
Resubmission of applications 171506 and 162865: Demolition of existing estate office, milking shed and farmyard lean-to buildings and construction of new stables and equestrian buildings linked to retained existing corn barn. Construction of new manege, hospital paddocks and associated landscaping works.
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180660 Granted
Bretts Farm, Crepping Hall Road, Wakes Colne Colchester CO6 2AN
Resubmission of applications 171506 and 162865: Demolition of existing estate office, milking shed and farmyard lean-to buildings and construction of new stables and equestrian buildings linked to retained existing corn barn. Construction of new manege, hospital paddocks and associated landscaping works.
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182752 Granted
29 Henry Everett Grove, Colchester CO2 9FX
Erection of single storey rear extension, conversion of existing garage and raising of garage roof with added front and rear dormers toprovide enlarged living space.(Revised Description)
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191296 Granted
Bretts Farm, Bretts Farm, Crepping Hall Road, Wakes Colne CO6 2AN
Erection of a flint wall
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202437 Granted
11 Smugglers Wharf, Quay Street, Wivenhoe Colchester CO7 9FE
Removal of first floor bay window, opening increased in depth and doorinserted with glass Juliet balcony
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211574 Granted
Adjacent, Ransomes Cottage, Wigborough Road, Peldon Colchester CO5 7RA
Application to discharge condition 7 of planning permission 210503
Decision speed
12 months to September 2026, where both dates are published
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Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 216 41%
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8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 201 38%
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Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 113 21%
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Applications by ward in Colchester
- Berechurch 54
- Castle 409
- Greenstead 59
- Highwoods 46
- Lexden & Braiswick 235
- Marks Tey & Layer 263
- Mersea & Pyefleet 203
- Mile End 116
- New Town & Christ Church 258
- Old Heath & The Hythe 94
- Prettygate 106
- Rural North 475
- Shrub End 57
- St Anne's & St John's 58
- Stanway 123
- Tiptree 92
- Wivenhoe 121
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Applications by postcode district
Common questions
How many planning applications does Colchester decide?
In the 12 months to September 2026, Colchester decided 530 planning applications. 86% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
How long does a planning decision take in Colchester?
The median time from a planning application being received to a decision was 63 days over the 12 months to September 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.
How many Colchester decisions arrive within the eight week target?
Of the 530 decisions in the 12 months to September 2026 where both dates are published, 41% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 79% within thirteen weeks.
How many planning applications has Colchester decided in total?
PlanIndex holds 1694 decisions from Colchester between 2017 and 2026, out of 2,791 applications on record. Across that whole period 85% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
When is planning activity busiest in Colchester?
June 2026 was the busiest month across the 12 months to September 2026, with 166 applications recorded. The monthly pattern is listed on this page.
How do I find a planning application by its reference number?
Every application indexed here has its own page at a stable address. Look the reference up in a search engine together with the council name, or browse the latest applications below. Each page shows the description, address, dates and decision as the council published them.
Where can I see the full documents for an application?
Plans, drawings and officer reports stay on Colchester's own planning portal. Every application page here links straight to the source record.
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Colchester: 2,791 planning applications on record as of September 2026. Trailing 12 months: 530 decided, 86% approved, median 63 days to a decision. 1,159 new applications received in the same period. Decisions on record run between 2017 and 2026: 1,694 in total, 85% approved. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.