3 Parsonage Cottages, Parsonage Hill, Boxted Colchester CO4 5ST

1. 14 Oct 2024

   Received by Colchester

2. 9 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 9 December 2024, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Colchester took a median of 63 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Colchester for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Colchester's median decision took 63 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

Applications for works to trees cover protected trees: consent under a tree preservation order, or six weeks notice for trees in a conservation area. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 1 Alberry Cottages, Church Street, Boxted Colchester CO4 5SU

  260947 Submitted 28 May 2026 150 yards away

  86% historically approved · decision due ~23 Jul

  Almond Tree removal of completely dead tree. Tree is located fully within boundaries and works would not affect neighbours or public footpath.

  Awaiting decision Trees

• Boxted House, Church Street, Boxted Colchester CO4 5SU

  260878 Submitted 14 May 2026 150 yards away

  86% historically approved · decision due ~9 Jul

  T1 Holly Tree Edge of Woodland Tree leans out over lawn area. Fell to ground level. T2 Ash Tree Right hand side garden Reduce branches overhanging lawn and Magnolia Tree back to the edge of the lawn (4 to 5m off), to allow more light to the Magnolia Tree

  Awaiting decision Trees

• The Latch, Church Street, Boxted Essex CO4 5SX

  230245 Submitted 5 Feb 2023 200 yards away

  Replacement of unsafe garage structure. The previous garage at The Latch was constructed with interlocking concrete slabs which had been significantly damaged by shrubs and trees which had penetrated the roof and walls. The proposed replacement garage wi

  Granted Full applications Trees 9 docs

• Huckleberry House, Church Street, Boxted Colchester CO4 5SX

  251859 Submitted 29 Aug 2025 200 yards away

  86% historically approved · decision due ~28 Oct

  T1 Laurel Hedge, T2 Hornbeam hedge, T3 Beech tree. T4 Walnut tree, Acacia Tree

  Awaiting decision Trees 9 docs

• Gulsons, Church Street, Boxted Colchester CO4 5SX

  260494 Submitted 18 Mar 2026 200 yards away

  Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 6 (roofing materials) of Listed Building Consent 252341

  Granted Conditions

• St Peters Church, Church Street, Boxted Colchester CO4 5SY

  251827 Submitted 28 Aug 2025 400 yards away

  86% historically approved · decision due ~28 Oct

  G1 - Lilacs, Elms, Hollies, Conifer - Group of Scrub Trees fell to ground level to tidy area for future burials. T2 - 2 Holly Trees reduce in height to leave at 1.5m above ground level. T3 - Cherry Tree - Fell to ground level - Poor specimen T4

  Awaiting decision Trees 1 doc

• 261747 Awaiting decision

  48 Castle Road, Colchester CO1 1UN

  T1 - Plum - Formative prune.T2 - Apple - Formative prune

  Received 28 Sep, published by the council 6 Oct 2026 Trees
• 261623 Awaiting decision

  102 Coast Road, West Mersea Colchester CO5 8NA

  1. Pear tree. Pruning by 25% as the branches are interfering with the telephone line 2. Prunus Carasifera. Cherry Plum to be reduced by 25%. Branches are overhanging the road and lorries break off the branches. 3. Apple tree. Reduce by 25%. The

  Received 7 Sep, published by the council 6 Oct 2026 Trees
• 261616 Awaiting decision

  Bouchiers Hall, Kelvedon Road, Messing Colchester CO5 9TW

  T1 Ash - Repeat historic coppice and reduce to a height of 1m. T2 Horse Chestnut - Reduce by a third to reduce sail affect of the canopy and balance overall form of the tree. T3 Horse Chestnut - Reduce crown down to the main fork joint to balance t

  Received 7 Sep, published by the council 13 Sep 2026 Trees
• 261619 Awaiting decision

  Oaklands Court, Cambridge Road, Colchester CO3 3PE

  Lime - outside Oaklands Court Works as per ECC Place Services specification Crown lift over footway & highway Reason: General tree maintenance

  Received 7 Sep, published by the council 13 Sep 2026 Trees
• 261614 Awaiting decision

  8a The Avenue, Colchester CO3 3PA

  x 1 Himalayan Birch (H1) to have upper crown reduced by 1-1.5m and sides to be reduced by anywhere between 0.300-0.600m to ensure a balanced crown (leaving a flowing branch line where possible). Crown to also be lifted (removal of lower branches) by

  Received 4 Sep, published by the council 13 Sep 2026 Trees