88-90, Military Road, Colchester Essex CO1 2AN

1. 23 Jan 2023

   Received by Colchester

2. 1 Feb 2023

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 13 Apr 2023

   Decision issued: Refuse

4. 15 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

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• 72-78 Military Road, Colchester CO1 2AN

  260193 Submitted 30 Jan 2026 50 yards away

  Full planning permission for 28 no. affordable dwellings, including associated gardens, boundary treatments, soft and hard landscaping, drainage and associated infrastructure.

  Granted Full applications

• 72-78 Military Road, Colchester CO1 2AN

  261320 Submitted 16 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  Application for approval of details reserved by condition 7,12, 13 and18 of application 260193

  Granted Conditions

• St Johns Orthodox Church, Military Road, Colchester CO1 2AN

  260268 Submitted 16 Feb 2026 50 yards away

  86% historically approved · decision due ~22 Apr

  Dead wood,a remove Epicormic growth lime Tree west side of property next to pub. Reduction of Mimose to East side of church building reducing back approx 3 meters from building and overall 50% reduction

  Awaiting decision Trees

• 5 James Street, Colchester CO1 2BP

  261206 Submitted 6 Jul 2026 150 yards away

  86% historically approved · decision due ~31 Aug

  T1 - Sycamore - Fell at ground level. Not good specimen, been pruned hard before, remove and plant Weeping Cherry in more suitable place ingarden improving amenity value of area long term.

  Awaiting decision Trees

• Duma Lodge, New Town Road, Colchester CO1 2EF

  252181 Submitted 9 Oct 2025 150 yards away

  86% historically approved · decision due ~4 Dec

  T1 Hawthorn Dead tree within falling distance of public highway-fell tree to 1m. G1 Mixed species Crown lift to 6m and prune to 1m.

  Awaiting decision Trees

• 24 New Town Road, Colchester CO1 2EF

  242260 Submitted 30 Oct 2024 150 yards away

  Proposed internal alterations and new dormer to existing loft conversion.

  Refused Full applications Loft or dormer 9 docs

• 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