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.

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

  261539 Submitted 20 Aug 2026 50 yards away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~15 Oct

  Application to vary conditions 2 (drawings) and 3 (external facing & roofing materials) of planning permission 260621 - glazed curtain walling on both sides of the glass door, proposed in the application No. 260621, is to be replaced for brick cavity wal

  Awaiting decision Conditions Windows or glazing

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

  242143 Submitted 21 Oct 2024 50 yards 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 50 yards 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 50 yards 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 50 yards 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 50 yards 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

• 261788 Awaiting decision

  West Plot, The Rectory, 1 Rectory Road, Tiptree Colchester CO5 0SX

  Application for Outline Planning Permission with all matters reserved.Proposed new 2 storey 4 bed dwelling on land west of the existing Rectory with private amenity and off street parking.

  Received 5 Oct, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Outline
• 261787 Awaiting decision

  East Plot, The Rectory, 1 Rectory Road, Tiptree Colchester CO5 0SX

  Application for Outline Planning Permission with all matters reserved.Proposed new 2 storey 4 bed dwelling on land east of the existing Rectory with private amenity and off street parking.

  Received 5 Oct, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Outline
• 261688 Awaiting decision

  Tiptree Golf Driving Range, Newbridge Road, Tiptree Colchester CO5 0JA

  Outline planning permission for demolition of former gold driving range and 2no garages and construction of one dwelling with all matters reserved except access

  Received 15 Sep, published by the council 22 Sep 2026 Outline
• 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

  Received 1 Sep, published by the council 7 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

  Received 30 Mar, published by the council 23 Jul 2026 Outline