Gayton, 9 Church Lane, Colchester CO3 4AD

1. 12 Apr 2024

   Received by Colchester

2. 20 Sep 2024

   Decision issued: Approve Conditional

3. 9 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

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• 55 Shakespeare Road, Colchester Essex CO3 4HZ

  230026 Submitted 5 Jan 2023 100 yards away

  Conservatory and glass roof extension connected onto existing boundary wall

  Granted Lawful development Extension 7 docs
  Small domestic

• The Cottage, 4 Church Lane, Colchester CO3 4AB

  211614 Submitted 5 Jun 2021 100 yards away

  86% historically approved · decision due ~5 Aug

  Beech - reduce by 30% overall, reduce to previous cutting points to control size. Laurel - reduce to 1.8m above ground level, reduce to previous cutting points to control size. 2 x Hawthorn - reduce to height of fence (2m above ground level). Holly - fel

  Awaiting decision Trees 3 docs
  Small domestic

• The Cottage, 4 Church Lane, Colchester CO3 4AB

  241813 Submitted 4 Sep 2024 100 yards away

  Convertion of the garage, which is currently used as storage, to a flexible office/guest bedroom, and extend to the rear, to create a larger utility area, a downstairs WC, and a new dining/living space.

  Refused Full applications 8 docs

• Tanglewood, 37 Church Lane, Colchester CO3 4DX

  261750 Submitted 28 Sep 2026 100 yards away

  83% historically approved · decision due ~23 Nov

  Re-submission of application 260373 following dismissed appeal Ref. 6009741, with amendments to the first-floor dormer proposals.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Loft or dormer

• 28 Thompson Avenue, Colchester CO3 4HN

  260534 Submitted 24 Mar 2026 100 yards away

  Proposed coversion of existing garage, front and rear flat roof extensions and front porch.

  Granted Full applications Extension
  Small domestic

• 35 Thompson Avenue, Colchester CO3 4HW

  242207 Submitted 30 Oct 2024 150 yards away

  Side and rear extension to provide additional living space and ground-floor accommodation for assisted care living, for direct family use.

  Granted Full applications Extension 13 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