The Old Rectory, Spring Lane South, Colchester CO3 4AN

This site has had 2 applications since 2024: 0 approved, 2 refused.

• 241864 Refused

  The Old Rectory, Spring Lane South, Colchester CO3 4AN

  Refurbishment of a grade II listed building including demolition and alterations of part, Demolition of modern additions and construction of 7 new houses (resubmission of 211313)

  Decided 21 Nov 2024 Heritage and listed buildings

1. 11 Sep 2024

   Received by Colchester

2. 26 Sep 2024

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 21 Nov 2024

   Decision issued: Refuse

4. 31 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

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• 10 Spring Lane South, Colchester CO3 4AN

  261280 Submitted 16 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  86% historically approved · decision due ~10 Sep

  Some of the work relates to large shrubs rather than trees but I wanted to ensure we complied with all requirements. The proposed works are: 1. reduce and reshape two Japanese maples in the front garden beside the drive 2. reduce and reshape the adjac

  Awaiting decision Trees

• The Little Glebe, Spring Lane South, Colchester CO3 4AN

  261679 Submitted 14 Sep 2026 50 yards away

  82% historically approved · decision due ~9 Nov

  Refurbishment of the existing Little Glebe into a single family dwelling, including a new single storey rear extension

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension
  Small domestic

• The Little Glebe, Spring Lane South, Colchester CO3 4AN

  252091 Submitted 26 Sep 2025 50 yards away

  86% historically approved · decision due ~28 Nov

  Outline application for renovation of the host house 'Little Glebe' and the existing barn to the rear (that already benefits from residential permission), and erect two houses within the site grounds.

  Awaiting decision Outline 10 docs
  Several homes

• The Old Rectory, Spring Lane South, Colchester CO3 4AN

  241864 Submitted 11 Sep 2024 50 yards away

  Refurbishment of a grade II listed building including demolition and alterations of part, Demolition of modern additions and construction of 7 new houses (resubmission of 211313)

  Refused Heritage and listed buildings Demolition 72 docs
  Several homes

• 10a Spring Lane South, Colchester CO3 4AN

  251574 Submitted 28 Jul 2025 50 yards away

  86% historically approved · decision due ~22 Sep

  In the front garden - fell a Willow (tree 1) and trim and shape Holly (tree 2). In the rear back garden - remove remaining part of trunk of diseased/dead Leylandii (tree 3) and reduce the Beech next to it (tree4) reduce two Portuguese Laurels (trees 5 and

  Awaiting decision Trees 2 docs

• The Little Glebe, Spring Lane South, Colchester CO3 4AN

  230765 Submitted 28 Mar 2023 50 yards away

  Outline application with all matters reserved. Demolish the existing building and replace with a sympathetically designed new build house. Indicative.

  Withdrawn Outline New dwelling Demolition 13 docs

• 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