184 Magdalen Street, Colchester Essex CO1 2JX

1. 24 Jul 2024

   Received by Colchester

2. 18 Sep 2024

   Decision issued: Approve Certificate of Lawful Use or Development

3. 9 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.

Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination, not a planning judgement. It asks the council to confirm either that existing use or works are lawful, often through the passage of time, or that a proposal would not need planning permission at all. The applicant must prove the facts; the merits of the scheme are not considered.

More on lawful development applications in our guide

• Euro Car Keys, 191-193 Magdalen Street, Colchester CO1 2JX

  250586 Submitted 21 Mar 2025 0m away

  89% historically approved · decision due ~22 May

  Installation of an illuminated fascia sign on the shopfront at Unit 1, 191-193 Magdalen Street, Colchester, Essex CO1 2JX. The sign consists of a black back panel measuring 8320 mm (width) x 600 mm (height) x 40 mm (depth), with centrally mounted 3D ac

  Awaiting decision Advertising Windows or glazing 7 docs

• 184 Magdalen Street, Colchester Essex CO1 2JX

  241875 Submitted 15 Sep 2024 0m away

  Proposed loft conversion to an existing residential unit.

  Refused Full applications Loft or dormer 13 docs

• Kendall Terrace, Winnock Road, Colchester Essex CO1 2BD

  223131 Submitted 21 Dec 2022 83m away

  Rear Windows Replacement (Revised description).

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 21 docs

• Kendall Terrace, Winnock Road, Colchester CO1 2BD

  251560 Submitted 21 Jul 2025 83m away

  85% historically approved · decision due ~15 Sep

  T2 Scarlet oak - reduce crown by 3 metres in height and crown width, back to natural pruning points, to allow more light to surrounding properties T3 Lime - Reduce height by 4 metres and crown width by 2 metres on all aspects, back to natural pruning poin

  Awaiting decision Trees 3 docs

• 5 Military Road, Colchester CO1 2AA

  261256 Submitted 8 Jul 2026 131m away

  82% historically approved · decision due ~9 Sep

  Application to determine if prior approval is required for proposed change of use from office/reception to 2no. 1 person flats (ground floor).

  Awaiting decision Full applications New dwelling

• 93 Nicholsons Grove, Colchester CO1 2XT

  261590 Submitted 28 Aug 2026 143m away

  82% historically approved · decision due ~23 Oct

  Window replacement.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Windows or glazing

• 261263 Granted

  The Firs, Straight Road, Boxted Colchester CO4 5QX

  Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for existing single storey extension to existing games room previously converted from a garage. The extension accommodates a bedroom and bathroom. The use is ancillary to the residential use of 'The Firs'

  8 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• 261247 Granted

  11 - 21 Travers Road, Colchester CO2 9FH

  Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for the proposed temporary removal and reinstatement of limited areas of existing external cladding, where required, to allow the installation of cavitybarriers, with no material alteration to the externa

  6 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• 261142 Granted

  Milneburg, Warren Lane, Stanway Colchester CO3 0LJ

  Extension to the rear (4m) and side extension within Permitted Development Rights

  22 Jun 2026 Lawful development
• 261581 Awaiting decision

  2 Redmill, Colchester CO3 4RT

  Application for a lawful development certificate for a proposed singlestorey rear extension and single storey side extension

  27 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• 261246 Granted

  6-16 Fowler Road, Colchester CO2 9FF

  Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for the proposed temporary removal and reinstatement of limited areas of existing external cladding, where required, to allow the installation of cavitybarriers, with no material alteration to the externa

  6 Jul 2026 Lawful development