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.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go, with siting, design, access and landscaping all fixed at this stage. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 16 Hickory Avenue, Colchester CO4 3NZ

  260673 Submitted 13 Apr 2026 116m 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 166m away

  Rear Extension and Interior modifications.

  Granted Full applications Extension 5 docs

• 48 Sycamore Road, Colchester CO4 3NT

  261209 Submitted 29 Jun 2026 166m 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 294m away

  Erection of annexe for ancillary use

  Granted Full applications

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

  261385 Submitted 28 Jul 2026 298m away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~22 Sep

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

  Awaiting decision Conditions

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

  222856 Submitted 15 Nov 2022 315m away

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

  Refused Full applications 22 docs

• 261092 Granted

  2 Centurion House, St. Johns Street, Colchester CO2 7AH

  Change of use to a Pizza take away

  15 Jun 2026 Full applications
• 261262 Granted

  Hillcrest, School Road, Messing Colchester CO5 9TH

  Single storey front and rear extensions

  8 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 261253 Refused

  Dunnet, Fountain Lane, Birch Colchester CO3 0SR

  Proposed stove external flue pipe to existing outbuilding

  7 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 261202 Granted

  Cherry Tree House, Heath Road, Stanway Colchester CO3 0QR

  Proposed new stables in rear garden for storage of 2 horses for personal use only, non commercial.

  29 Jun 2026 Full applications
• 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.

  1 Sep 2026 Full applications