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Colchester planning applications
1,253 applications. 90% approved. 59 days to decide.
As of July 2026, PlanIndex holds 1,253 planning applications from Colchester. 159 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 90% of clear-cut outcomes approved.
Latest applications
Data to July 2026
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261385 Awaiting decision
Greenstead Community Centre, Hawthorn Avenue, Colchester CO4 3QE
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 17, 18, 19, 20 & 21 of application 252034
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261384 Awaiting decision
27 Dawes Lane, West Mersea Colchester CO5 8HJ
Erection of 2 storey dwelling in garden space to side of No 27 Dawes Lane (self build)
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261383 Awaiting decision
37 Queensberry Avenue, Copford Colchester CO6 1YS
Proposed demolition of existing rear conservatory and front porch. New single storey rear extension. New front porch. Conversion of garage to habitable space.
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261378 Awaiting decision
11 Valfreda Way, Wivenhoe Colchester CO7 9PJ
Application for a lawful development certificate for proposed single- storey rear extension extending 3.0 metres beyond the rear wall of theoriginal dwelling with a flat roof and rooflights.
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261371 Awaiting decision
Land to the East of, Nayland Road, Great Horkesley Colchester CO6 4ET
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 15 (Fenestration Details) of Reserved Matters 251595.
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261376 Awaiting decision
Land north of, Straight Road, Boxted Colchester
Outline planning application for up to 150 residential dwellings, surface water drainage basin, new vehicular and pedestrian access, public open space, landscaping enhancements and associated infrastructure works; all matters reserved except for access
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261377 Awaiting decision
Hunters End, School Road, Langham Colchester CO4 5PB
Proposed rear extension to existing garage
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261380 Awaiting decision
Land to the east of, Nayland Road, Great Horkesley Colchester
Application for the approval of details reserved by condition 12 (sitewaste management plan), 18b (bus stops) and 21 (communal storage areas) of planning permission 230625
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261370 Awaiting decision
1 Hallfields Cottage, Manningtree Road, Dedham Colchester CO7 6AE
The demolition of existing rear extension and outbuilding, and construction of new side and rear extension, providing a new kitchen and playroom at ground floor, and two additional bedrooms at first floor
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261367 Awaiting decision
land rear of, 75-77 Canterbury Road, Colchester CO2 7RX
Application to discharge condition 3 (materials), 5 (CMS), 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 (soil testing), 20 (landscaping plan) of planning permission 260324
Recent decisions
Data to July 2026
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260120 Granted
41 The Lane, West Mersea Colchester CO5 8NS
Retrospective change of use of an existing swimming pool building intoa detached bungalow with associated parking and private amenity areas. Building works complete, self-build/conversion.
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260891 Granted
The Barn, The Street, Salcott Maldon CM9 8HJ
Proposed rear extension to the barn.
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260893 Granted
The Barn, The Street, Salcott Maldon CM9 8HJ
Listed building application for proposed rear extension to the barn.
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260985 Granted
Land between 126 High Street and, 49 Park Road, Wivenhoe Colchester
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 6(Ecologicalmitigation and enhancements) of approved application 252654
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260984 Granted
20 Lufkin Road, Colchester CO4 5JN
Proposed vehicle access and parking area for private use.
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261019 Granted
4 Guide Post Cottages, Warren Lane, Stanway Colchester CO3 0LL
A single-story extension to the rear of the property of 6m. This will be open plan in design and will house a kitchen island and living area
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261028 Granted
Coney Byes House, Coney Byes Lane, West Bergholt Colchester CO6 3DR
Application for variation of condition 2 following grant of planning application 232785.
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251023 Granted
former Langham Oaks Boarding School, School Road, Langham Colchester CO4 5PA
Conversion, part demolition and extension of former school building to11 no. flats, and erection of 5 no. dwellings (including 5 no. Affordable), conversion of Little Oaks Barn to 1no. dwelling and associated landscaping, parking and inner-site access a
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260504 Granted
Creek House, Bromans Lane, East Mersea Colchester CO5 8UE
Application to vary condition 2 (drawings) of planning permission 240368
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260539 Granted
Foundation House, Culver Street East, Colchester
Halo fascia sign, projection signage, vinyls and digital displays (revised description)
The full record
Decisions between 2017 and 2026
PlanIndex holds 394 decisions from Colchester between 2017 and 2026, part of 1,253 applications on record. Over that period 89% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals, 335 granted against 40 refused. The busiest single year was 2026, with 638 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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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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191296 Granted
Bretts Farm, Bretts Farm, Crepping Hall Road, Wakes Colne CO6 2AN
Erection of a flint wall
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222876 Granted
Land to the rear of, 133 Straight Road, Colchester CO3 9DE
Aplication to discharge conditions 6,10 and 11 of approved application202835
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230021 Granted
Mulberry Green Farm House, Rectory Road, Copford Essex CO6 1DJ
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 (window & door joinery) of planning permission 220723
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230020 Granted
Mulberry Green Farm House, Rectory Road, Copford Essex CO6 1DJ
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 4 (window & door joinery) of planning permission 220724
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223146 Granted
20 Suffolk Close, Colchester Essex CO4 0AY
Application for a Proposed Lawful Development Certificate to constructa new garden wall around the perimeter of the property. The new wall will be the same dimensions as the previous wall. A step providing newaccess to the footpath has been added.
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223178 Granted
Hillcroft, West End Road, Tiptree Essex CO5 0QH
change of use from existing gym (C3) to dog grooming parlour (EC2)
Decision speed
12 months to July 2026, where both dates are published
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Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 71 45%
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8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 56 35%
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Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 32 20%
Common questions
How many planning applications does Colchester decide?
In the 12 months to July 2026, Colchester decided 159 planning applications. 90% 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 59 days over the 12 months to July 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.
How many Colchester decisions arrive within the eight week target?
Of the 159 decisions in the 12 months to July 2026 where both dates are published, 45% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 80% within thirteen weeks.
How many planning applications has Colchester decided in total?
PlanIndex holds 394 decisions from Colchester between 2017 and 2026, out of 1,253 applications on record. Across that whole period 89% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
When is planning activity busiest in Colchester?
June 2026 was the busiest month across the 12 months to July 2026, with 164 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.
Cite these figures
Colchester: 1,253 planning applications on record as of July 2026. Trailing 12 months: 159 decided, 90% approved, median 59 days to a decision. 791 new applications received in the same period. Decisions on record run between 2017 and 2026: 394 in total, 89% approved. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.