Grove House, 2B Lexden Grove, Colchester CO3 4BP

1. 20 Jul 2021

   Received by Colchester

2. 26 Jul 2021

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 9 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 20 September 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.

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.

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.

• Outside, 1 Lexden Grove, Colchester CO3 4BP

  211802 Submitted 27 Jun 2021 50 yards away

  86% historically approved · decision due ~25 Aug

  1. Remove Walnut tree that it is growing over the neighbour's roof andis too large for the location. It is also in poor health. Beneath the Walnut is an established Yew tree which is growing through the Walnut.This will be shaped and allowed to grow in th

  Awaiting decision Trees 5 docs

• 71 Byron Avenue, Colchester Essex CO3 4HQ

  222779 Submitted 5 Nov 2022 50 yards away

  Application for a lawful development certificate for proposed 4 metre single storey rear extension

  Granted Lawful development Extension 4 docs
  Small domestic

• Lexden Manor, 8 Colvin Close, Colchester CO3 4BS

  212821 Submitted 7 Oct 2021 50 yards away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~2 Dec

  Application to partially discharge condition 5 of Planning Approval 211890

  Awaiting decision Conditions 3 docs

• Lexden Manor, 8 Colvin Close, Colchester CO3 4BS

  223010 Submitted 6 Dec 2022 50 yards away

  Proposed side extension

  Granted Full applications Extension 19 docs

• Victoria Court, Lexden Road, Colchester Essex CO3 4BZ

  242033 Submitted 8 Oct 2024 100 yards away

  86% historically approved · decision due ~5 Dec

  (T1) Lime in rear garden - Remove epicormic growth around the base of the tree to a height of approximately 7m where the crown breaks into three leaders. (T2) & (T3) Limes at the back of the garden - Fell and grind out the stumps due to heavy decay in the

  Awaiting decision Trees 3 docs

• 166 Lexden Road, Colchester Essex CO3 4BZ

  241957 Submitted 24 Sep 2024 100 yards away

  Replacement of old timber single glazed casement windows with UPVC 5 double glazed casements, which include 4 triple windows (2 openers) tothe front, and 1 small double window (1 opener) to the rear of the property.

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 18 docs

• 261747 Awaiting decision

  48 Castle Road, Colchester CO1 1UN

  T1 - Plum - Formative prune.T2 - Apple - Formative prune

  Received 28 Sep, published by the council 6 Oct 2026 Trees
• 261623 Awaiting decision

  102 Coast Road, West Mersea Colchester CO5 8NA

  1. Pear tree. Pruning by 25% as the branches are interfering with the telephone line 2. Prunus Carasifera. Cherry Plum to be reduced by 25%. Branches are overhanging the road and lorries break off the branches. 3. Apple tree. Reduce by 25%. The

  Received 7 Sep, published by the council 6 Oct 2026 Trees
• 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

  Received 7 Sep, published by the council 13 Sep 2026 Trees
• 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

  Received 7 Sep, published by the council 13 Sep 2026 Trees
• 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

  Received 4 Sep, published by the council 13 Sep 2026 Trees