B & Q Warehouse, Lightship Way, Colchester CO2 8JX

1. 25 Oct 2022

   Received by Colchester

2. 12 May 2023

   Decision issued: Approve Conditional

3. 22 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

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  261758 Submitted 29 Sep 2026 50 yards away

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  Display of a flex-face illuminated sign and digitally printed images on gym entrance windows. Flex Face Illuminated Sign (6160mm x 200mm) mounted at high level above Gym entrance. Multi-panel Digitally Printed vinyl adhered to multiple glazing panels at

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  260196 Submitted 30 Jan 2026 50 yards away

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  252130 Submitted 3 Oct 2025 150 yards away

  86% historically approved · decision due ~3 Dec

  T1 - Pseudo Acacia - Crown reduce by up to 3m and deadwood clean

  Awaiting decision Trees

• Unsworth House, Hythe Quay, Colchester CO2 8JF

  231456 Submitted 16 Jun 2023 150 yards away

  86% historically approved · decision due ~11 Aug

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  Awaiting decision Trees 5 docs

• The Rising Sun, The Rising Sun, 3 Hythe Station Road, Colchester CO2 8JZ

  261138 Submitted 25 Jun 2026 150 yards away

  Hanging sign from existing pole. Neon signs inside bay windows.

  Refused Advertising Windows or glazing

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

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