294 Cowdray Avenue, Colchester CO1 1XZ

1. 30 Jan 2023

   Received by Colchester

2. 21 Feb 2023

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 17 Apr 2023

   Decision issued: Withdrawn

4. 21 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

The applicant withdrew this application before Colchester decided it, and is free to submit a revised scheme at any time. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination that existing or proposed works do not need planning permission; the merits of the scheme are not considered. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 248 Cowdray Avenue, Colchester CO1 1XZ

  261548 Submitted 21 Aug 2026 50 yards away

  83% historically approved · decision due ~16 Oct

  Single storey front, side and rear extensions, two storey rear extension, loft conversion and new roof gable end

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension Loft or dormer +1
  Small domestic

• Colne View Retail Park, Cowdray Avenue, Colchester CO1 1YN

  230252 Submitted 6 Feb 2023 250 yards away

  Installation of 'electric hub' comprising EV charging bays and associated infrastructure.

  Granted Full applications 18 docs

• 13 Romford Close, Colchester Essex CO4 0AP

  230285 Submitted 8 Feb 2023 350 yards away

  Conversion of existing garage to form Ensuite Bedroom. Demolition of existing single storey side extension shed and erection of single storey side extension to form new ensuite bathroom.

  Granted Full applications Extension Demolition 14 docs
  Small domestic

• 38 Bristol Road, Colchester CO1 2YU

  230196 Submitted 26 Jan 2023 400 yards away

  Proposed two storey extension to existing living room and bedroom, erection of 1.8 fence to replace existing wall

  Granted Full applications Extension 6 docs
  Small domestic

• 6 Bristol Road, Colchester Essex CO1 2YU

  241286 Submitted 24 Jun 2024 400 yards away

  Proposed change of use C3 to C2. (Amended Description)

  Granted Full applications 7 docs

• 17 Wells Road, Colchester Essex CO1 2YN

  241384 Submitted 7 Jul 2024 0.3 miles away

  Single storey rear extension - creating additional bedroom, bathroom & play Area

  Granted Full applications Extension 9 docs
  Small domestic

• 261454 Granted

  6 Pond Chase, Colchester CO3 4RD

  Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for proposed garage conversion and loft conversion

  Received 6 Aug, published by the council 14 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• 261763 Awaiting decision

  Community Centre, 1a Caxton Close, Tiptree Colchester CO5 0HA

  Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a proposed improvement and accessibility with safe access for wheelchair users and people with reduced mobility to the existing buidling,

  Received 30 Sep, published by the council 6 Oct 2026 Lawful development
• 261294 Granted

  Flats 1 - 17, 1 Bank Passage, Colchester CO1 1HZ

  Certificate of Lawfulness for the existing use of the building as 17 self-contained flats.

  Received 13 Jul, published by the council 14 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• 261741 Awaiting decision

  16 High Street, Colchester CO1 1DA

  Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed installation of two electrically operated perforated steel internal security roller shutters (SH01 and SH02) within the existing Class E commercial premises.

  Received 24 Sep, published by the council 30 Sep 2026 Lawful development
• 261408 Refused

  6 Crouch Street East, Colchester CO3 3ES

  Application for a lawful development certificate for a proposed Changeof use to the upper floors above the shop premises. Ground floor use to be retained as Class E(a) retail. Upper floors to be converted to a single dwelling use Class C3.

  Received 31 Jul, published by the council 9 Aug 2026 Lawful development