49 Craven Drive, Colchester Essex CO4 9BE

1. 12 Feb 2023

   Received by Colchester

2. 13 Feb 2023

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 23 May 2023

   Decision issued: Approve Conditional

4. 28 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Colchester granted permission on 23 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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• 41 Craven Drive, Colchester CO4 9BE

  222813 Submitted 7 Nov 2022 50 yards away

  Erection of conservatory to rear of lounge

  Granted Full applications Extension 10 docs

• 13 Arbour Way, Colchester Essex CO4 9BD

  230248 Submitted 6 Feb 2023 100 yards away

  Two Storey and Single Storey Side Extension, Garage Conversion with a Single Storey Rear Lobby Extension

  Granted Full applications Extension 16 docs
  Small domestic

• Kingswood House, 12 Greenwood Grove, Colchester CO4 9EF

  260845 Submitted 8 May 2026 100 yards away

  Standard traditional 5 bar timber gate, to be finished in light brown at gate entrance 1. Matching posts to be an overall height of 1.25m and thickness 200mm x 200mm (8 inches x 8 inches). The gate is to be set back 2.2m from the boundary at gate entrance

  Granted Full applications

• BP Eastwood Service Station, Ipswich Road, Colchester CO4 0EX

  211940 Submitted 9 Jul 2021 200 yards away

  Installation of electric vehicle (EV) charging bays and associated works, lighting, associated electrical connections and infrastructure

  Granted Full applications 27 docs

• 375 Ipswich Road, Colchester CO4 0HL

  261639 Submitted 7 Sep 2026 200 yards away

  86% historically approved · decision due ~2 Nov

  Notification for prior approval for a proposed single storey rear extension extending 6 metres beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling, with a maximum height of 3 metres, and eaves height of 2.7 metres.

  Awaiting decision Householder Extension
  Small domestic

• 450 Ipswich Road, Colchester CO4 0EY

  260487 Submitted 17 Mar 2026 250 yards away

  Single storey rear extension.

  Granted Full applications Extension
  Small 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