87 Apprentice Drive, Colchester Essex CO4 5SE

1. 10 Nov 2024

   Received by Colchester

2. 11 Nov 2024

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 6 Jan 2025

   Decision issued: Refuse

4. 22 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

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• 35 Fernlea, Colchester CO4 5UB

  241465 Submitted 16 Jul 2024 100 yards away

  Remove existing patio, erect new raised decking with alterations to existing fenestration to suit.

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 8 docs

• 2 Stonecrop, Colchester Essex CO4 5UG

  242044 Submitted 9 Oct 2024 200 yards away

  Proposed rear extension. Removal of existing conservatory and replace with warm roof extension including single storey infill to existing kitchen wall as per drawings.

  Granted Full applications Extension 7 docs
  Small domestic

• 5 Gentian Court, Colchester CO4 5UF

  241709 Submitted 19 Aug 2024 200 yards away

  Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for proposed conversion of existing loft space. Installation of a new rear box dormer finished in a vertical tile. Dormer to sit under existing ridgeline and sit back min 200mm from roof line 3. No New V

  Granted Lawful development Loft or dormer 3 docs

• 48 Braiswick, Colchester CO4 5AX

  261673 Submitted 11 Sep 2026 300 yards away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~6 Nov

  Application to discharge condition 4 (Landscape Maintenance Schedule) to planning application 261021.

  Awaiting decision Conditions

• 48 Braiswick, Colchester CO4 5AX

  261021 Submitted 2 Jun 2026 300 yards away

  Part retrospective boundary wall with planting and amended vehicular access (amended description)

  Granted Full applications
  Small domestic

• 4 Warwick Bailey Close, Colchester Essex CO4 5ER

  241660 Submitted 9 Aug 2024 300 yards away

  Demolish existing rear conservatory and provide two storey rear extension and part single part two storey front extension.

  Refused Full applications Extension Demolition 5 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