The Firs, Maldon Road, Stanway Essex CO3 0SL

1. 3 Aug 2022

   Received by Colchester

2. 3 Feb 2023

   Decision issued: Approve Conditional

3. 9 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Colchester granted permission on 3 February 2023, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

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• Colchester Zoo, Maldon Road, Stanway Colchester CO3 0SL

  261100 Submitted 15 Jun 2026 50 yards away

  Application to discharge condition 8 (Archaeology Report) to application 242219.

  Granted Conditions

• Colchester Zoo, Maldon Road, Stanway Colchester CO3 0SL

  260596 Submitted 31 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~26 May

  Application for approval of details reserved by condition 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 20, 21 and 22 of application 242219

  Awaiting decision Conditions

• Colchester Zoo, Maldon Road, Stanway Colchester CO3 0SL

  260592 Submitted 31 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~24 Sep

  Application for variation of condition 2, 5 and 9 following grant of planning permission 242219

  Awaiting decision Conditions

• Land at Stanway Quarry and east of, Colchester Zoo, Maldon Road, Stanway Colchester CO3 0SL

  231485 Submitted 16 Jun 2023 50 yards away

  86% historically approved · decision due ~11 Aug

  ESS/34/23/COL Proposed prior extraction of sand as enabling works associated with a future expansion of Colchester Zoo including the extraction of some 500,000 tonnes of sand; the construction of temporary soil screen mounds; the use of the adjoining St

  Awaiting decision Other 6 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