Colchester Samaritans Hall, Walsingham Road, Colchester CO2 7BP

1. 29 Nov 2022

   Received by Colchester

2. 24 Jan 2023

   Decision issued: Approve Conditional

3. 9 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

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  211953 Submitted 11 Jul 2021 50 yards away

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  Lime Trees (T1-T13) Remove all deadwood to prevent failure of dead branches Lime Trees (T1 and T2) Lift canopies to provide 3-4 mtrs clearance over footways and play areas. Reduce back from road by 2-3 mtrs to avoid further contact with vehicles Cherry T

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  260826 Submitted 5 May 2026 150 yards away

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  242344 Submitted 17 Nov 2024 150 yards away

  86% historically approved · decision due ~13 Jan

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  Awaiting decision Trees 3 docs

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  261429 Submitted 3 Aug 2026 150 yards away

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  230445 Submitted 23 Feb 2023 150 yards away

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  Awaiting decision Advertising 5 docs

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  Received 3 Aug, published by the council 31 Aug 2026 Full applications
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