Oyster Haven Business Park, Haven Road, Colchester CO2 8HT

1. 30 Mar 2023

   Received by Colchester

2. 23 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 25 May 2023, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Colchester took a median of 63 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Colchester for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Colchester decided less common application types in a median of 28 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

This application sits outside the common categories, and the council record linked on this page sets out the specific procedure that applies. More in our guide to planning application types.

• Fieldgate Quay, Haven Road, Colchester CO2 8HT

  261080 Submitted 12 Jun 2026 0m away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~14 Aug

  Application to discharge condition 5 (Biodiversity Gain Plan) to application 251075.

  Awaiting decision Conditions

• former, Nicholas Stephen Flowers, Haven Road, Colchester Essex CO2 8HT

  230194 Submitted 30 Jan 2023 0m away

  Change to overhead signage to shop unit to update to new ownership details. 2 x front fascia signs (not-illuminated) and 1 x projecting sign ***ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECIEVED***

  Granted Advertising 8 docs

• Kingdom Recycling Limited, Oyster Haven, Haven Road, Colchester CO2 8HT

  260219 Submitted 4 Feb 2026 0m away

  85% historically approved · decision due ~1 Apr

  Environment Agency consultation on a variation of an environmental permit. EPR/CP3129SQ/V004

  Awaiting decision Outline

• 10 Commerce Park, Commerce Way, Colchester CO2 8HX

  222934 Submitted 21 Nov 2022 256m away

  Change of use to class E(d) Indoor Sports, Recreation Fitness

  Granted Full applications 6 docs

• 62 Waterside Lane, Colchester CO2 8HZ

  212755 Submitted 16 Sep 2021 261m away

  85% historically approved · decision due ~6 Dec

  Ash trees overgrown taller than roof of house and spreading onto the pathway/road. Becoming a risk and hazard to people and property.

  Awaiting decision Trees 3 docs

• 66 Waterside Lane, Colchester CO2 8HZ

  260570 Submitted 30 Mar 2026 261m away

  Retrospective application for front garden alterations including fenceinstallation and ground works carried out to resolve long-term drainage and surface water issues affecting the property.

  Refused Full applications

• 260983 Granted

  Layer Hall Farm, Church Road, Layer De La Haye Colchester CO2 0ET

  Application for prior approval under Class Q for the change of use of a former agricultural building to 6 self-contained dwellings.

  27 May 2026 Other
• 260951 Refused

  Old Bourchiers Hall, New Road, Aldham Colchester CO6 3QT

  Prior Notification under Class ZA of the GPDO for the demolition of the existing Class E building and erection of a dwellinghouse.

  21 May 2026 Other
• 261201 Granted

  Keepers Cottage, South Green Road, Fingringhoe Colchester CO5 7DP

  Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed:Formation, Alteration or Maintenance of Private Ways for Agricultural or Forestry use - Provision reliable all-weather access for farm machinery, crop inputs, harvesting operations, gr

  29 Jun 2026 Other
• 261200 Granted

  P R Wormell Farms, Langenhoe Hall, Langenhoe Hall Lane, Langenhoe Colchester CO5 7NA

  Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed:Formation, Alteration or Maintenance of Private Ways for Agricultural or Forestry use

  29 Jun 2026 Other
• 261073 Granted

  Grove Farm, Grove Hill, Langham Colchester CO4 5PJ

  Application for prior notification of agricultural or forestry development - machinery shed for the safe storage and maintenance of two or more tractors, a telehandler and other equipment

  15 Jun 2026 Other