10a Spring Lane South, Colchester CO3 4AN

1. 28 Jul 2025

   Received by Colchester

2. 23 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 22 September 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.

• 10 Spring Lane South, Colchester CO3 4AN

  261280 Submitted 16 Jul 2026 0m away

  85% historically approved · decision due ~10 Sep

  Some of the work relates to large shrubs rather than trees but I wanted to ensure we complied with all requirements. The proposed works are: 1. reduce and reshape two Japanese maples in the front garden beside the drive 2. reduce and reshape the adjac

  Awaiting decision Trees

• The Little Glebe, Spring Lane South, Colchester CO3 4AN

  252091 Submitted 26 Sep 2025 0m away

  85% historically approved · decision due ~28 Nov

  Outline application for renovation of the host house 'Little Glebe' and the existing barn to the rear (that already benefits from residential permission), and erect two houses within the site grounds.

  Awaiting decision Outline 10 docs
  Several homes

• The Old Rectory, Spring Lane South, Colchester CO3 4AN

  241863 Submitted 11 Sep 2024 0m away

  Refurbishment of a grade II listed building including demolition and alterations of part, Demolition of modern additions and construction of 7 new houses (resubmission of 211313)

  Refused Full applications Demolition 117 docs
  Several homes

• The Old Rectory, Spring Lane South, Colchester CO3 4AN

  241864 Submitted 11 Sep 2024 0m away

  Refurbishment of a grade II listed building including demolition and alterations of part, Demolition of modern additions and construction of 7 new houses (resubmission of 211313)

  Refused Heritage and listed buildings Demolition 72 docs
  Several homes

• The Little Glebe, Spring Lane South, Colchester CO3 4AN

  242024 Submitted 7 Oct 2024 0m away

  Demolition of existing dwelling and replacement 4 bed dwelling. Existing access retained. Replacement of existing garage by new (and car port).

  Refused Full applications Demolition 32 docs
  Domestic

• Ostara House, 193 Lexden Road, Colchester Essex CO3 4BH

  250094 Submitted 20 Jan 2025 88m away

  85% historically approved · decision due ~17 Mar

  T1 Prunes Reduce the crown by 1-2meters to clear away from building.T2Yew Reduce the crown by 1-2meters. T3 Prunes Reduce the crown by 1- 2meters.

  Awaiting decision Trees 3 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