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The Cottage, 4 Church Lane, Colchester CO3 4AB

Awaiting decision Colchester 211614 Works to Trees in Conservation Area

Works: Trees Small domestic

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Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.

Proposal

Beech - reduce by 30% overall, reduce to previous cutting points to control size. Laurel - reduce to 1.8m above ground level, reduce to previous cutting points to control size. 2 x Hawthorn - reduce to height of fence (2m above ground level). Holly - fel

As published by the council, reference 211614

Application record

Reference
211614
Type
Works to Trees in Conservation Area
Status
Application Valid
Received
5 Jun 2021
Validated
10 Jun 2021
Ward
Prettygate
Postcode
CO3 4AB

Site history

Applications at this address on the Colchester register

This site has had 2 applications since 2021: 0 approved, 1 refused.

  • 241813 Refused

    The Cottage, 4 Church Lane, Colchester CO3 4AB

    Convertion of the garage, which is currently used as storage, to a flexible office/guest bedroom, and extend to the rear, to create a larger utility area, a downstairs WC, and a new dining/living space.

    Decided 30 Oct 2024 Full applications

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 5 Jun 2021

    Received by Colchester

  2. 10 Jun 2021

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 9 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  4. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 5 August 2021, 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.

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

3 documents on file for this application

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What happens while it is decided

This application is with Colchester for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Colchester's median decision took 63 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

About tree works applications

Applications for works to trees cover protected trees: consent under a tree preservation order, or six weeks notice for trees in a conservation area. More in our guide to planning application types.

Nearby applications

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  • The Cottage, 4 Church Lane, Colchester CO3 4AB

    241813 Submitted 4 Sep 2024 0m away

    Convertion of the garage, which is currently used as storage, to a flexible office/guest bedroom, and extend to the rear, to create a larger utility area, a downstairs WC, and a new dining/living space.

    Refused Full applications 8 docs

  • Gayton, 9 Church Lane, Colchester CO3 4AD

    240767 Submitted 12 Apr 2024 88m away

    Alterations to original approval No 111047 and No 130826 for a proposed first floor extension and garage.

    Granted Full applications Extension 24 docs

  • 14 Parsons Hill, Colchester CO3 4DT

    252272 Submitted 16 Oct 2025 110m away

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    Granted Lawful development 3 docs

  • 36 Wordsworth Road, Colchester CO3 4HR

    260763 Submitted 28 Apr 2026 162m away

    Resubmission of application previously approved under application 211840. Updated and revised drawings showing single storey front, side and rear wrap around extension with minor amendments to the previously approved scheme.

    Granted Full applications Extension
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  • 55 Shakespeare Road, Colchester Essex CO3 4HZ

    230026 Submitted 5 Jan 2023 166m away

    Conservatory and glass roof extension connected onto existing boundary wall

    Granted Lawful development Extension 7 docs
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  • 28 Thompson Avenue, Colchester CO3 4HN

    260534 Submitted 24 Mar 2026 178m away

    Proposed coversion of existing garage, front and rear flat roof extensions and front porch.

    Granted Full applications Extension
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In Colchester

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    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.

    1 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 261593 Awaiting decision

    1, Cambridge House, Cambridge Road, Colchester CO3 3NS

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    1 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 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.

    28 Aug 2026 Trees
  • 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

    26 Aug 2026 Trees
  • 261544 Awaiting decision

    40 Wellesley Road, Colchester CO3 3HF

    Magnolia Tree - Neighbours Tree on left hand boundary rear garden, hangs over the applicants garden, reduce branches by up to 2m back to the boundary line, as gardens and long and narrow to give better lightinto the garden and make garden feel larger.

    24 Aug 2026 Trees