Orchard House, 179 Straight Road, Colchester Essex CO3 9DG

1. 23 Jan 2023

   Received by Colchester

2. 16 Feb 2023

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 5 Apr 2023

   Decision issued: Approve Conditional

4. 9 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Colchester granted permission on 5 April 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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• 142 Straight Road, Colchester CO3 9DL

  261592 Submitted 1 Sep 2026 50 yards away

  83% historically approved · decision due ~2 Nov

  One storey ground floor extension consisting of ensuite to side of master bedroom, summer room and carport

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension

• 65 Parr Drive, Colchester CO3 9EW

  230188 Submitted 24 Jan 2023 150 yards away

  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 3.70 metres, and eaves height of 3.00 metres.

  Granted Householder Extension 5 docs
  Small domestic

• 9 Weavers Close, Colchester Essex CO3 4LT

  241522 Submitted 24 Jul 2024 150 yards away

  Single storey side extension

  Granted Full applications Extension 17 docs
  Small domestic

• 20 Dugard Avenue, Colchester CO3 9EH

  260350 Submitted 26 Feb 2026 200 yards away

  Installation of external render and insulation and three side windows.

  Refused Full applications Windows or glazing

• 20 Dugard Avenue, Colchester CO3 9EH

  261184 Submitted 25 Jun 2026 200 yards away

  Installation of external wall insulation with render finish and three new windows to the side elevation. Revision to refusal 260350.

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing

• 10 Ambrose Avenue, Colchester CO3 4JY

  221786 Submitted 11 Jul 2022 200 yards away

  Proposed detached dwelling

  Granted Full applications New dwelling 17 docs
  Domestic

• 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