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

Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.

Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go: siting, design, access and landscaping are all fixed at this stage. It is the standard route for new buildings, conversions and changes of use. The statutory target is eight weeks for smaller schemes and thirteen weeks for major development, though complex cases often take longer by agreement.

More on full applications applications in our guide

• St. Johns Green Primary School, St Johns Green County Primary School, 38 St Johns Green, Colchester CO2 7HE

  252284 Submitted 22 Oct 2025 57m away

  85% historically approved · decision due ~18 Dec

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  Awaiting decision Trees

• St. Johns Green Primary School, St Johns Green County Primary School, 38 St Johns Green, Colchester CO2 7HE

  211953 Submitted 11 Jul 2021 57m away

  85% historically approved · decision due ~5 Sep

  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

  Awaiting decision Trees 2 docs

• 40 Chapel Street South, Colchester CO2 7AZ

  260826 Submitted 5 May 2026 117m away

  Installation of new external mechanical plant on the existing flat roof to serve the building's heating and ventilation system.

  Granted Full applications

• 8 Abbeygate Street, Colchester Essex CO2 7HB

  242344 Submitted 17 Nov 2024 137m away

  85% historically approved · decision due ~13 Jan

  T1 Cherry - reduce crown by 3 metres in height and 2 metres in width on all aspects

  Awaiting decision Trees 3 docs

• Outside, 23 St. Johns Walk, Colchester CO2 7AL

  261429 Submitted 3 Aug 2026 144m away

  82% historically approved · decision due ~6 Oct

  This is a request to install a Real Time Passenger Information totem close to the steps of 35 St John's Street (Poundstretcher).

  Awaiting decision Full applications

• Geller Butchers, St Johns Street, Colchester Essex CO2 7AN

  230445 Submitted 23 Feb 2023 159m away

  89% historically approved · decision due ~20 Apr

  Proposed new shop signage for cafe and art gallery

  Awaiting decision Advertising 5 docs

• 261092 Granted

  2 Centurion House, St. Johns Street, Colchester CO2 7AH

  Change of use to a Pizza take away

  15 Jun 2026 Full applications
• 261262 Granted

  Hillcrest, School Road, Messing Colchester CO5 9TH

  Single storey front and rear extensions

  8 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 261253 Refused

  Dunnet, Fountain Lane, Birch Colchester CO3 0SR

  Proposed stove external flue pipe to existing outbuilding

  7 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 261202 Granted

  Cherry Tree House, Heath Road, Stanway Colchester CO3 0QR

  Proposed new stables in rear garden for storage of 2 horses for personal use only, non commercial.

  29 Jun 2026 Full applications
• 261606 Awaiting decision

  Bluebell Farm, Peartree Hill, Mount Bures Bures CO8 5BA

  3no. agricultural buildings for the keeping of livestock and storage of agricultural equipment and produce.

  1 Sep 2026 Full applications