154 Layer Road, Colchester Essex CO2 7JX

1. 22 Aug 2024

   Received by Colchester

2. 24 Sep 2024

   Decision issued: Approve Conditional

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 full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go: siting, design, access and landscaping are all fixed at this stage. It is the standard route for new buildings, conversions and changes of use. The statutory target is eight weeks for smaller schemes and thirteen weeks for major development, though complex cases often take longer by agreement.

More on full applications applications in our guide

• 17 Rainsborowe Road, Colchester Essex CO2 7JT

  241777 Submitted 30 Aug 2024 288m away

  Application for a lawful development certificate for proposed loft conversion, including a hip to gable alteration, rear facing dormer & front facing roof lights

  Granted Lawful development Loft or dormer 8 docs

• Shrub End Sports Ground, Boadicea Way, Colchester CO2 9BG

  261567 Submitted 26 Aug 2026 325m away

  82% historically approved · decision due ~22 Oct

  Single storey side extension with ramped access and addition of an external door to the rear elevation

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension
  Small domestic

• C & C Hire, 67 Layer Road, Colchester CO2 7JW

  261317 Submitted 16 Jul 2026 341m away

  85% historically approved · decision due ~10 Sep

  Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for proposed addition of MOT testing facilities at existing vehicle repair garage within current building.

  Awaiting decision Lawful development

• E06 Sports Pavilion, Merville Barracks, Circular Road North, Colchester CO2 7UT

  260746 Submitted 24 Apr 2026 362m away

  replacement of decking and handrail; associated repairs to all decking, decking support, and balustrade where necessary

  Granted Full applications

• 30 Gloucester Avenue, Colchester Essex CO2 9AZ

  231086 Submitted 25 Apr 2023 379m away

  82% historically approved · decision due ~21 Jun

  Erection of 1 bedroom semi dethatched new build house (resubmission of221875)

  Awaiting decision Full applications New dwelling 21 docs

• 30 Gloucester Avenue, Colchester Essex CO2 9AZ

  221875 Submitted 26 Jul 2022 379m away

  Removal of ground floor extension to existing property No 30. Proposedsemi-detached 3 bedroom new build house.

  Withdrawn Full applications New dwelling Extension 15 docs

• 261092 Granted

  2 Centurion House, St. Johns Street, Colchester CO2 7AH

  Change of use to a Pizza take away

  15 Jun 2026 Full applications
• 261262 Granted

  Hillcrest, School Road, Messing Colchester CO5 9TH

  Single storey front and rear extensions

  8 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 261253 Refused

  Dunnet, Fountain Lane, Birch Colchester CO3 0SR

  Proposed stove external flue pipe to existing outbuilding

  7 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 261202 Granted

  Cherry Tree House, Heath Road, Stanway Colchester CO3 0QR

  Proposed new stables in rear garden for storage of 2 horses for personal use only, non commercial.

  29 Jun 2026 Full applications
• 261606 Awaiting decision

  Bluebell Farm, Peartree Hill, Mount Bures Bures CO8 5BA

  3no. agricultural buildings for the keeping of livestock and storage of agricultural equipment and produce.

  1 Sep 2026 Full applications