7 Priory Cottages, Hardys Green, Birch Colchester CO2 0NX

1. 7 Nov 2024

   Received by Colchester

2. 14 Nov 2024

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 9 Dec 2024

   Decision issued: Prior Approval Not Required

4. 21 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.

Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.

Householder applications cover work to an existing house and its garden: extensions, loft and garage conversions, porches, outbuildings and similar alterations within the boundary of the home. They cannot be used to create a separate dwelling or change what the building is used for. Councils aim to decide them within eight weeks, and immediate neighbours are usually notified and given a chance to comment.

More on householder applications in our guide

• Curates Cottage, Hardys Green, Birch Colchester CO2 0NX

  261350 Submitted 21 Jul 2026 0m away

  82% historically approved · decision due ~15 Sep

  Proposed first floor rear extension, including new kitchen & master suite.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension

• Restricted Byway 42, Hellens, Hardys Green Birch Colchester CO2 0NY

  260521 Submitted 23 Mar 2026 276m away

  85% historically approved · decision due ~18 May

  Essex County Council Highways Authority consultation for the divertionof a section of restricted byway 42 for reasons of privacy and security.

  Awaiting decision Outline

• Centre Of Pond 44m From Shemming Barn, Hardys Green 6m From Unnamed Road, Hardys Green, Birch Essex CO2 0NY

  230913 Submitted 16 Apr 2023 276m away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~12 Jun

  Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 3, 4, 7, 8,10 and 11 of Application 230490. (revised description)

  Awaiting decision Conditions 8 docs

• Shemmings Farmhouse, Hardys Green, Birch Essex CO2 0NY

  230916 Submitted 17 Apr 2023 276m away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~4 Jul

  Application for approval of details reserved by condition 4, 5 & 6 of application 222332

  Awaiting decision Conditions 5 docs

• Farmhouse Barns, Shemmings Farmhouse, Hardys Green, Birch Colchester CO2 0NY

  230490 Submitted 21 Feb 2023 276m away

  Building B, formation of 2 no bedroom to first & sub division of ground floor, Building C, sub division of ground floor

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 12 docs

• Shemmings Farmhouse, Hardys Green, Birch Essex CO2 0NY

  231112 Submitted 9 May 2023 276m away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~4 Jul

  Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 4 & 5 (222325)

  Awaiting decision Conditions 5 docs

• 261577 Awaiting decision

  30 Chitts Hill, Colchester CO3 9ST

  Notification for prior approval for a proposed single storey rear extension extending 6.00 metres beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling, with a maximum height of 3.47 metres, and eaves height of 2.65 metres.

  27 Aug 2026 Householder
• 261044 Granted

  7 Rudkin Road, Colchester CO4 5LT

  Notification for prior approval for a proposed single storey rear extension extending 4.00 metres beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling, with a maximum height of 3.00 metres, and eaves height of 3.00 metres.

  8 Jun 2026 Householder
• 261022 Granted

  31 Perry Road, Tiptree Colchester CO5 0UB

  Notification for prior approval for a proposed single storey rear extension extending 4.5 metres beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling, with a maximum height of 3 metres, and eaves height of 3 metres.

  2 Jun 2026 Householder
• 261018 Refused

  86 Maldon Road, Tiptree Colchester CO5 0BW

  Notification for prior approval for a proposed single storey rear extension extending 6.50 metres beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling, with a maximum height of 3.30 metres, and eaves height of 2.80 metres.

  1 Jun 2026 Householder
• 261054 Granted

  38 Worthington Way, Colchester CO3 4LA

  Application for prior approval for rear shower room added to existing flat roof extension and insulation to existing flat roof. Extension 4.830 metres beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling with maximum height of 3.0 metres and eaves height of 3.0

  8 Jun 2026 Householder