Forge House, 2A Forge Street, Dedham Essex CO7 6AR

1. 26 Mar 2025

   Received by Colchester

2. 23 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 21 May 2025, 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.

• 4 Parsons Field, Dedham Essex CO7 6BZ

  241212 Submitted 12 Jun 2024 141m away

  UPVC porch to allow for stairlift to be installed

  Granted Full applications Extension 10 docs
  Small domestic

• 16 Parsons Field, Dedham Essex CO7 6BZ

  242152 Submitted 22 Oct 2024 141m away

  Single storey front extension

  Refused Full applications Extension 6 docs
  Small domestic

• Hallfields, Crown Street, Dedham Colchester CO7 6AG

  230210 Submitted 1 Feb 2023 163m away

  85% historically approved · decision due ~4 Apr

  Removal of Lombardy Poplar, Fir tree and hedges to be replaced with new hedges and ornamental trees

  Awaiting decision Trees 9 docs

• 13 Saunders Field, Dedham Colchester CO7 6FE

  242085 Submitted 14 Oct 2024 168m away

  The proposal involves the alteration of the garage with the addition of a dormer and external staircase. The revised layout above the garage will allows for a home office for the growing family.

  Refused Full applications Loft or dormer 9 docs

• 1 Hallfields Cottage, Manningtree Road, Dedham Colchester CO7 6AE

  261370 Submitted 24 Jul 2026 217m away

  82% historically approved · decision due ~18 Sep

  The demolition of existing rear extension and outbuilding, and construction of new side and rear extension, providing a new kitchen and playroom at ground floor, and two additional bedrooms at first floor

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension Demolition

• Pound Farm, Manningtree Road, Dedham Essex CO7 6AE

  241965 Submitted 25 Sep 2024 217m away

  Removal of conservatory and erection of a rear extension; replacement windows; and internal alterations

  Granted Full applications Extension Windows or glazing 21 docs

• 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

  7 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

  7 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

  4 Sep 2026 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