5 Century House, North Station Road, Colchester Essex CO1 1RE

1. 13 Jul 2024

   Received by Colchester

2. 14 Aug 2024

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 9 Oct 2024

   Decision issued: Refuse

4. 9 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

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• 5, Century House, North Station Road, Colchester CO1 1RE

  241894 Submitted 12 Sep 2024 50 yards away

  Addition of new ventilation flue to rear elevation.

  Granted Full applications 5 docs

• Fairfax House, Century House & Digby House, Causton Road, Colchester CO1 1RJ

  260908 Submitted 15 May 2026 100 yards away

  83% historically approved · decision due ~3 Aug

  Redevelopment of the site comprising of the demolition of Digby House and Fairfax House and erection of a part 4, part 6 storey building to provide large scale shared living (Sui Generis) and commercial (Class E) accommodation; part-demolition, alteration

  Awaiting decision Full applications Demolition

• First & Second floor, Midland House, 26 North Station Road, Colchester CO1 1SY

  223128 Submitted 14 Dec 2022 100 yards away

  Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed change of use from Use Class E to 17no. dwellinghouses C3.

  Granted Full applications 25 docs
  Major scheme

• 35 North Station Road, Colchester Colchester CO1 1RQ

  222867 Submitted 16 Nov 2022 150 yards away

  Installation of security shutter to property

  Refused Full applications 9 docs

• 59b North Station Road, Colchester CO1 1RQ

  241993 Submitted 25 Sep 2024 150 yards away

  Repaint existing shop front and re-letter the signage - all in existing colours & font type and size

  Granted Advertising Windows or glazing 10 docs

• 59b North Station Road, Colchester CO1 1RQ

  241992 Submitted 25 Sep 2024 150 yards away

  Proposed change of use from electrical retail unit to coffee shop.

  Granted Full applications 9 docs

• 261306 Granted

  Albert Hall, High Street, Colchester CO1 1JW

  2no. internal hanging signs, powder-coated aluminium tray sign with illuminated push-through acrylic lettering.

  Received 14 Jul, published by the council 14 Aug 2026 Advertising
• 261758 Awaiting decision

  Units 1 to 3, Lightship Way, Colchester CO2 8JX

  Display of a flex-face illuminated sign and digitally printed images on gym entrance windows. Flex Face Illuminated Sign (6160mm x 200mm) mounted at high level above Gym entrance. Multi-panel Digitally Printed vinyl adhered to multiple glazing panels at

  Received 29 Sep, published by the council 6 Oct 2026 Advertising
• 261354 Granted

  The Stanway School, Winstree Road, Stanway Colchester CO3 0QA

  Signage on the recently remodelled and refurbished HMO / domestic dwelling following conversion to a Head Office for the Sigma Trust. Signage will enable visitors to differentiate the central Head Office from the main School site and highlight main entra

  Received 22 Jul, published by the council 21 Aug 2026 Advertising
• 261181 Granted

  Hudsons Smokehouse & Grill, 19 Head Street, Colchester CO1 1NX

  Installation of replacement signs for new ownership, 1x set of individual letters, 1x projecting sign and 1x logo sign

  Received 25 Jun, published by the council 23 Jul 2026 Advertising
• 261404 Granted

  Outside, 131 High Street, Colchester CO1 1SP

  The screens are primarily for public good, displaying real-time passenger information (RTPI) for public transport services (bus and train) in the surrounding area: including live departure and arrival times and stop allocation. Digital advertisements co

  Received 31 Jul, published by the council 9 Aug 2026 Advertising