217 Lexden Road, Colchester CO3 4BJ

1. 13 Oct 2021

   Received by Colchester

2. 22 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 8 December 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.

• Crown Inn, 235 Lexden Road, Colchester Essex CO3 4DA

  230797 Submitted 31 Mar 2023 100 yards away

  Retrospective application for erection of a marquee and timber canopy in a pub garden.

  Refused Full applications 19 docs

• 1 Lexden Mews, Colchester CO3 4DA

  251829 Submitted 28 Aug 2025 100 yards away

  86% historically approved · decision due ~28 Oct

  Narrow leaf Ash tree TPO 03/17, tree ID G1 Sycamore tree TPO 03/17, tree ID is also G1

  Awaiting decision Trees 1 doc

• 221 Lexden Road, Colchester Essex CO3 4DA

  230314 Submitted 11 Feb 2023 100 yards away

  Replace windows which can no longer be repaired.

  Refused Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 11 docs

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

  212821 Submitted 7 Oct 2021 100 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 100 yards away

  Proposed side extension

  Granted Full applications Extension 19 docs

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

  212031 Submitted 20 Jul 2021 150 yards away

  86% historically approved · decision due ~20 Sep

  Sycamore (T1) - remove to ground level. Causing significant damage to the block paving driveway. Client would like to replant a smaller more suitable tree in similar area to removed sycamore.

  Awaiting decision Trees 3 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