48 Castle Road, Colchester Essex CO1 1UN

1. 18 Oct 2024

   Received by Colchester

2. 9 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 13 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.

• 71 Castle Road, Colchester CO1 1UN

  252217 Submitted 14 Oct 2025 0m away

  85% historically approved · decision due ~12 Dec

  Two Lime trees (T3 within pavement outside number 71 and T13 within pavement outside number 25 on plans) are to be removed in their entirety to facilitate footpath repair works. Engineering solutions have already been attempted around both trees on mul

  Awaiting decision Trees

• 52 Castle Road, Colchester CO1 1UN

  260685 Submitted 15 Apr 2026 0m away

  82% historically approved · decision due ~10 Jun

  Erect single storey rear extension with hipped roof and two roof lights. New timber sash windows to front and rear of the dwelling and front windows to be enlarged to its original size. New front landscaping with reclaimed terracotta red and black che

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension Loft or dormer +1
  Small domestic

• 45 Castle Road, Colchester Essex CO1 1UN

  241716 Submitted 19 Aug 2024 0m away

  Application to discharge condition 6 (WSI) of planning permission 231344

  Granted Conditions 3 docs

• 52 Castle Road, Colchester CO1 1UN

  260009 Submitted 7 Jan 2026 0m away

  85% historically approved · decision due ~4 Mar

  T1 - Bay tree Reduce the height & width of T1 - Bay tree, by up to approximately 1.5 - 2.0 meters, ensuring a balanced & symmetrical canopy remains

  Awaiting decision Trees

• 3 Castle Road, Colchester CO1 1UW

  252572 Submitted 1 Dec 2025 34m away

  85% historically approved · decision due ~26 Jan

  T1 - Cherry - Opp no 3: Pollard at 6m in line with ECC specification

  Awaiting decision Trees

• 21 Castle Road, Colchester CO1 1UW

  252534 Submitted 24 Nov 2025 34m away

  85% historically approved · decision due ~19 Jan

  Its a Bay Tree, which is now as tall as the house, we would like to have it removed as fear its too close to ours and adjoining property and poses a risk to these Victorian houses foundations and drains. More than happy to plant another more appropriate

  Awaiting decision Trees

• 261596 Awaiting decision

  Handford Place, Queens Road, Colchester CO3 3NY

  T5 - Lime - Reduce by 50% - As per recommendation in tree condition survey. T9 - Lime - Reduce the crown by 50% - as per recommendation in tree condition survey.

  1 Sep 2026 Trees
• 261593 Awaiting decision

  1, Cambridge House, Cambridge Road, Colchester CO3 3NS

  an old pear tree likely 60 years of age cut it down

  1 Sep 2026 Trees
• 261595 Awaiting decision

  Bluebird Cottage, 5 The Lane, West Mersea Colchester CO5 8NU

  Cherry Plum tree height and width. Reduced overhanging next door's garden near electricity wires and road. Also small tree (unknown species) further back in garden which has died.

  28 Aug 2026 Trees
• 261569 Awaiting decision

  Greyfriars Hotel, Grey Friars, High Street, Colchester Colchester CO1 1UG

  T1 - Holme Oak - linear reduction of over extended laterals by up to 3m around entire circumference of crown to alleviate weight throughout. Raise crown / lower lateral growth to approx 5m where required to allow vehicle access and avoid conflict with s

  26 Aug 2026 Trees
• 261544 Awaiting decision

  40 Wellesley Road, Colchester CO3 3HF

  Magnolia Tree - Neighbours Tree on left hand boundary rear garden, hangs over the applicants garden, reduce branches by up to 2m back to the boundary line, as gardens and long and narrow to give better lightinto the garden and make garden feel larger.

  24 Aug 2026 Trees