16 Spruce Avenue, Colchester CO4 3NX

1. 28 Aug 2021

   Received by Colchester

2. 15 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 23 October 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 decided full applications in a median of 64 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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• 16 Hickory Avenue, Colchester CO4 3NZ

  260673 Submitted 13 Apr 2026 150 yards away

  Formation of permeable hardstanding within the front garden to provideoff-street parking for residential property.

  Granted Lawful development

• 54 Laburnum Grove, Colchester Essex CO4 3ND

  242002 Submitted 2 Oct 2024 200 yards away

  Rear Extension and Interior modifications.

  Granted Full applications Extension 5 docs

• 48 Sycamore Road, Colchester CO4 3NT

  261209 Submitted 29 Jun 2026 200 yards away

  Installation of external path and platform to front entrance of dwelling

  Granted Full applications
  Domestic

• 10 Hawthorn Avenue, Colchester CO4 3JN

  260750 Submitted 24 Apr 2026 300 yards away

  Erection of annexe for ancillary use

  Granted Full applications

• Greenstead Community Centre, Hawthorn Avenue, Colchester CO4 3QE

  261385 Submitted 28 Jul 2026 350 yards away

  Application for approval of details reserved by condition 17, 18, 19, 20 & 21 of application 252034

  Granted Conditions

• Trippier House, 22 Blackthorn Avenue, Colchester CO4 3PU

  222856 Submitted 15 Nov 2022 350 yards away

  Change of use of Care Home (C2 use) to House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) (Sui Generis use)

  Refused Full applications 22 docs

• 261090 Granted

  46 Birch Street, Birch Colchester CO2 0ND

  Single storey rear extension and conversion of existing garage to habitable accommodation

  Received 15 Jun, published by the council 23 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 261036 Granted

  Rowneys Farm, Crepping Hall Road, Wakes Colne CO6 2AS

  Demolition of four existing buildings on site and the creation of two x 3 bedroom dwellings (Proposed fallback Scheme)

  Received 5 Jun, published by the council 23 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 261429 Granted

  Outside, 23 St. Johns Walk, Colchester CO2 7AL

  This is a request to install a Real Time Passenger Information totem close to the steps of 35 St John's Street (Poundstretcher).

  Received 3 Aug, published by the council 31 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 261465 Granted

  37 Hamilton Road, Colchester CO3 3DZ

  The conversion of 2no flats to 1no 3 bed dwelling.

  Received 7 Aug, published by the council 7 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 261476 Granted

  Stable House, Berechurch Hall Road, Colchester CO2 9NW

  Replacement of existing tennis court (private use) with an equestrian manege (private use)

  Received 10 Aug, published by the council 21 Aug 2026 Full applications