Land South of, University Of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester CO4 3SQ

1. 8 Sep 2025

   Received by Colchester

2. 23 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 3 November 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.

An outline application tests the principle of developing a site, holding back details such as appearance and landscaping as reserved matters for later approval. More in our guide to planning application types.

• Student Union Shop, University Of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester CO4 3SQ

  242143 Submitted 21 Oct 2024 0m away

  Extension of Student Union Shop and Reconfiguration of Entrance with Alterations to Shop Front.

  Granted Full applications Extension Windows or glazing 9 docs

• Square 4, University of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester CO4 3SQ

  260621 Submitted 7 Apr 2026 0m away

  Provision of an enclosed external escape stair case to improve fire egress, remodelled podium entrance lobby and minor internal alterations

  Granted Full applications

• University Of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester CO4 3SQ

  230069 Submitted 12 Jan 2023 0m away

  The retention of 4 No temporary car parks and contractors' compounds on the Central Knowledge Gateway site as temporary car parks until 31st December 2029.

  Granted Full applications 9 docs

• Land at, University Of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester CO4 3SQ

  230050 Submitted 10 Jan 2023 0m away

  Application for no. 9 Cycle Storage Shelters

  Granted Full applications 15 docs

• Maths Building, University Of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester CO4 3SQ

  261610 Submitted 1 Sep 2026 0m away

  82% historically approved · decision due ~27 Oct

  The installation of a metal boiler flue to the side of the Maths Building

  Awaiting decision Full applications

• Land at Car Park B, University of Essex, Colchester Campus, Boundary Road Colchester CO4 3WA

  260921 Submitted 18 May 2026 12m away

  82% historically approved · decision due ~13 Jul

  Installation of 3no. padel courts and a clubhouse

  Awaiting decision Full applications

• 261600 Awaiting decision

  Land adj to, 2 Hillside Cottages, Meeting Lane, East Mersea Colchester CO5 8TE

  Outline application for the construction of 3no two bed bungalows withall matters reserved

  1 Sep 2026 Outline
• 260566 Refused

  Land at, 102 East Road, West Mersea Colchester CO5 8SA

  Outline application for demolition of existing dwelling and erection of 52 new dwellings

  30 Mar 2026 Outline
• 250348 Granted

  Land off, Valley Crescent, West Bergholt Essex CO6 3ED

  Outline Application with all Matters Reserved except Access for the Erection of up to 7 no. Dwellings with Parking and Access.

  21 Feb 2025 Outline
• 261331 Awaiting decision

  Land East of, School Road, Copford Colchester CO6 1BX

  Outline application with some maters reserved for Phased erection of either up to 340 dwellings (Class C3) or the erection of up-to 300 dwellings (Class C3) and military veterans accommodation (Class C2) (comprising up-to 50 flats and supporting facili

  17 Jul 2026 Outline
• 261325 Awaiting decision

  104 Oak Road, Tiptree Colchester CO5 0NA

  Demolition of existing buildings and erection of six new dwellings with all matters reserved apart from access and layout.

  16 Jul 2026 Outline