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

1. 12 Sep 2024

   Received by Colchester

2. 18 Sep 2024

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 13 Nov 2024

   Decision issued: Approve Conditional

4. 23 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Colchester granted permission on 13 November 2024, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

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

  241445 Submitted 13 Jul 2024 50 yards away

  2NO. Front Fascia - Signage (Light Box) Windows vinyls will be printedas a form of branding.

  Refused Advertising Windows or glazing 9 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

• 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