Balkerne House, 53-55 Crouch Street, Colchester CO3 3EL

1. 6 May 2024

   Received by Colchester

2. 31 May 2024

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 22 Nov 2024

   Decision issued: Approve Conditional

4. 31 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Colchester granted permission on 22 November 2024, 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.

Listed building consent is needed for works that affect the special interest of a listed building, and carrying out such works without it is a criminal offence. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 65 Crouch Street, Colchester CO3 3EY

  260308 Submitted 25 Feb 2026 50 yards away

  Listed building consent application for a change of use from offices to retail use

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings

• Ewer House, 44-46 Crouch Street West, Colchester CO3 3HH

  230432 Submitted 22 Feb 2023 100 yards away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~19 Apr

  Application to discharge condition 7 of planning permission 220235

  Awaiting decision Conditions 4 docs

• St Mary's Business Centre, 29 Manor Road, Colchester CO3 3LX

  230387 Submitted 13 Feb 2023 100 yards away

  Change of use to E(a) display or retail sale of goods

  Granted Full applications 8 docs

• 91 Crouch Street West, Colchester CO3 3EZ

  213045 Submitted 2 Nov 2021 100 yards away

  Ground floor staircase to be rerouted and layout changes and internal alterations.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 17 docs

• 91 Crouch Street West, Colchester CO3 3EZ

  213044 Submitted 2 Nov 2021 100 yards away

  Ground floor staircase to be rerouted and layout changes and internal alterations.

  Granted Full applications 16 docs

• 1A Crowhurst Road, Colchester CO3 3JN

  260274 Submitted 13 Feb 2026 100 yards away

  Change of use from Class E(g) to Class E(f) pre-school nursery with necessary minor building works including replacement of asbestos roof and replacement windows. New roof and windows to substantial outbuilding.

  Refused Full applications Roofing Windows or glazing

• 260922 Refused

  7 West Stockwell Street, Colchester CO1 1HN

  Replacement of timber sashes.

  Received 19 May, published by the council 23 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 261650 Awaiting decision

  Threshers, Ford Street, Aldham Colchester CO6 3PH

  Remove existing orangery. New canopy to back snug door. New door and frame. Lime render walls

  Received 8 Sep, published by the council 13 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 261056 Granted

  New Hall Barn, Copt Hall Lane, Great Wigborourgh Colchester CO5 7RD

  Single storey side & rear extensions

  Received 10 Jun, published by the council 23 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 260290 Granted

  79 Magdalen Street, Colchester CO1 2LA

  Change of use from single-family dwelling house (Use Class C3) to a sui generis large house in multiple occupation with a maximum capacityof ten (10) residents.

  Received 20 Feb, published by the council 23 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 260233 Granted

  St Martin's Church, West Stockwell Street, Colchester CO1 1HN

  Proposed repair and refurbishment works to the roof

  Received 6 Feb, published by the council 23 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings