81 Lexden Road, Colchester CO3 3QF

1. 21 Oct 2021

   Received by Colchester

2. 4 Nov 2021

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 1 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 30 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.

• Lexden Lodge Kindergarten, 26 Lexden Road, Colchester CO3 3QD

  261004 Submitted 2 Jun 2026 100 yards away

  86% historically approved · decision due ~28 Jul

  We wish to pollard 5 trees at the back of our property. These are located at the rear of the property at the back of the car park. They boundary our next door neighbours homes and have damaged both propertys. We wish to remedy this matter by pollarding

  Awaiting decision Trees

• 1, Orchard Court, Sussex Road, Colchester CO3 3QY

  260966 Submitted 26 May 2026 100 yards away

  Replacement windows and doors.

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing

• 23 Vint Crescent, Colchester Essex CO3 3QQ

  250633 Submitted 26 Mar 2025 100 yards away

  86% historically approved · decision due ~21 May

  T1 - Large Holm Oak tree in the centre of front garden. -30 percent whole crown reduction to gain clearance from the house and boundary. -Remove dead and broken limbs G1 - all Trees and hedges on boundary tobe cut to highways specifications on path and r

  Awaiting decision Trees 5 docs

• 10 Vint Crescent, Colchester CO3 3QQ

  212904 Submitted 21 Oct 2021 100 yards away

  86% historically approved · decision due ~30 Dec

  T1 Walnut, Reduce the crown by up to 2 metres. T2 Cherry, Reduce the crown by up to 1 metre

  Awaiting decision Trees 2 docs

• 5 Ashley Gardens, Colchester CO3 3QG

  261542 Submitted 20 Aug 2026 100 yards away

  82% historically approved · decision due ~21 Oct

  Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed Installation of Solar PV System to the South and East roof of dwellingand existing outbuilding. Installation of battery storage located North of the property.

  Awaiting decision Lawful development

• 57 Lexden Road, Colchester Essex CO3 3PZ

  250172 Submitted 29 Jan 2025 150 yards away

  86% historically approved · decision due ~26 Mar

  x 1 Cut leaf Beech (B1) to be trimmed/reduced back to previous points (leaving a flowing branch line where possible). Remaining crownto be thinned by up to 20% and crown to be lifted (removal of lower branches) up to 3m.

  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