Somerson House, New Road, Aldham Colchester CO6 3PN

1. 29 Aug 2024

   Received by Colchester

2. 23 Oct 2024

   Decision issued: Approve Conditional

3. 9 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

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• The Ryes College And Community, New Road, Aldham Colchester CO6 3PN

  251118 Submitted 29 May 2025 50 yards away

  86% historically approved · decision due ~24 Jul

  1-6 Sycamore trees on the front line overhanging the property 7- 10 Larch tree which are dead at the corner of the property. We would like to cut down the larch trees to prevent them falling and causing damage to the building and cut back the over-hangin

  Awaiting decision Trees 5 docs

• The Maltings, Ford Street, Aldham Colchester CO6 3PL

  212428 Submitted 1 Sep 2021 100 yards away

  86% historically approved · decision due ~2 Nov

  All the following trees are to be felled to ground level as part of ditch clearance to aid drainage, as a result of recent flooding to nearby properties: T1 Willow, T2 Ash , T3 Willow - this tree has fallen and broken in half. T4 Ash G1 Group of small wi

  Awaiting decision Trees 3 docs

• Maple House, Ford Street, Aldham Essex CO6 3PL

  241978 Submitted 29 Sep 2024 100 yards away

  86% historically approved · decision due ~24 Nov

  T1 Maple - fell to ground level due to close proximity to house T2 Cherry - fell to ground level due to poor condition

  Awaiting decision Trees 3 docs

• Maple House, Ford Street, Aldham CO6 3PL

  212483 Submitted 6 Sep 2021 100 yards away

  86% historically approved · decision due ~9 Nov

  Paulownia (T1) - Fell to ground level due to close proximity to boundary wall

  Awaiting decision Trees 3 docs
  Small domestic

• Sunnydale, Ford Street, Aldham Colchester CO6 3PH

  252644 Submitted 15 Dec 2025 150 yards away

  86% historically approved · decision due ~9 Feb

  T1 Plum - reduce tree by approximately 2 metres on all aspects. T2 Firtree - fell to ground level

  Awaiting decision Trees

• Old House, Ford Street, Aldham Essex CO6 3PH

  222781 Submitted 6 Nov 2022 150 yards away

  Addition of an oak porch to kitchen door (amended description)

  Withdrawn Heritage and listed buildings Extension 19 docs
  Small domestic

• 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