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

1. 6 Feb 2023

   Received by Colchester

2. 10 May 2023

   Decision issued: Approve Conditional

3. 13 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Colchester granted permission on 10 May 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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• 294 Cowdray Avenue, Colchester CO1 1XZ

  230192 Submitted 30 Jan 2023 250 yards away

  Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for the construction of single storey extension to rear of property

  Withdrawn Lawful development Extension 7 docs
  Small domestic

• 248 Cowdray Avenue, Colchester CO1 1XZ

  261548 Submitted 21 Aug 2026 250 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

• Street Record, Arclight Way, Colchester Essex CO1 1HU

  231066 Submitted 2 May 2023 350 yards away

  Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 17 and 23 (contamination) of planning permission 180045

  Granted Conditions 7 docs

• Cowdray Centre, Mason Road, Colchester CO1 1BH

  242421 Submitted 27 Nov 2024 400 yards away

  Application for approval of details reserved by condition 17 (remediation scheme) and 23 (remediation certificate) of application 180045

  Granted Conditions 5 docs

• Phase 2 (1 Arclight Way ), Cowdray Centre, Mason Road, Colchester CO1 1BH

  230964 Submitted 20 Apr 2023 400 yards away

  Application for partial approval of details reserved by conditions 17 and 23 (contamination) of planning permission 180045

  Granted Conditions 7 docs

• Cowdray Centre, Mason Road, Colchester CO1 1BH

  260101 Submitted 16 Jan 2026 400 yards away

  86% historically approved · decision due ~13 Mar

  Amendment/Variation to s106 Agreement - 180045

  Awaiting decision Amendments

• 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