West Lodge, 22 Chitts Hill, Colchester Essex CO3 9ST

1. 28 Dec 2022

   Received by Colchester

2. 29 Dec 2022

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 28 Apr 2023

   Decision issued: Approve Conditional

4. 31 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

• Cherrywood House, 8 Chitts Hill, Colchester Essex CO3 9ST

  230613 Submitted 10 Mar 2023 0m away

  A single storey rear extension to an existing two storey detached dwelling. The proposed extension replaces an existing conservatory.

  Granted Full applications New dwelling Extension 12 docs
  Small domestic

• Kaduna, 28 Chitts Hill, Colchester Essex CO3 9ST

  241839 Submitted 9 Sep 2024 0m away

  two storey rear extension

  Refused Full applications Extension 9 docs

• 30 Chitts Hill, Colchester CO3 9ST

  261577 Submitted 27 Aug 2026 0m away

  85% historically approved · decision due ~22 Oct

  Notification for prior approval for a proposed single storey rear extension extending 6.00 metres beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling, with a maximum height of 3.47 metres, and eaves height of 2.65 metres.

  Awaiting decision Householder Extension
  Small domestic

• 19 Porter Drive, Colchester CO3 9FL

  222969 Submitted 30 Nov 2022 200m away

  Single storey extension to the rear

  Granted Full applications Extension 13 docs
  Small domestic

• 19 Porter Drive, Colchester CO3 9FL

  260708 Submitted 17 Apr 2026 200m away

  Single storey flat roof extension with central rooflight to rear of dwelling.

  Granted Full applications Extension Loft or dormer
  Small domestic

• 13 Pointsman Way, Colchester Essex CO3 9FR

  241987 Submitted 30 Sep 2024 258m away

  A single storey extension at the rear of the property

  Granted Full applications Extension 10 docs
  Small domestic

• 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