23 -, 25 Heatley Way, Colchester CO4 3UG

1. 24 Nov 2025

   Received by Colchester

2. 23 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 19 January 2026, 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 decided full applications in a median of 64 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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• 15 Prospero Close, Colchester Essex CO4 3SS

  241683 Submitted 14 Aug 2024 100 yards away

  Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 5 (landscape management plan), 10 (contamination remediation), 11 (remediation validation certificate) and 16 (cycle parking) of permission 220155

  Granted Conditions 9 docs

• 17 Greenfinch End, Colchester Essex CO4 3FG

  242065 Submitted 10 Oct 2024 200 yards away

  Double garage conversion with small rear extension 2.1m deep to increase the footprint for granny annexe space to accommodate elderly family member.

  Granted Full applications Extension 21 docs

• 33 Bullfinch Close, Colchester Essex CO4 3FQ

  241559 Submitted 29 Jul 2024 250 yards away

  Application for a lawful development certificate for proposed partial garage conversion.

  Granted Lawful development 9 docs

• 1 Siskin Close, Colchester CO4 3FR

  242148 Submitted 21 Oct 2024 300 yards away

  Rear first floor extension over existing ground extension

  Refused Full applications Extension 6 docs

• 16 Goldfinch Close, Colchester CO4 3TY

  260462 Submitted 13 Mar 2026 350 yards away

  Change of use from C3(a) residential to C2, (as a managed Children's Home).

  Refused Full applications

• 26 Thorpe Walk, Colchester CO4 3TH

  260874 Submitted 12 May 2026 400 yards away

  83% historically approved · decision due ~3 Aug

  Change of Use from C3 Residential to C2 short-break care facility to up to 3 children

  Awaiting decision Full applications

• 261090 Granted

  46 Birch Street, Birch Colchester CO2 0ND

  Single storey rear extension and conversion of existing garage to habitable accommodation

  Received 15 Jun, published by the council 23 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 261036 Granted

  Rowneys Farm, Crepping Hall Road, Wakes Colne CO6 2AS

  Demolition of four existing buildings on site and the creation of two x 3 bedroom dwellings (Proposed fallback Scheme)

  Received 5 Jun, published by the council 23 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 261429 Granted

  Outside, 23 St. Johns Walk, Colchester CO2 7AL

  This is a request to install a Real Time Passenger Information totem close to the steps of 35 St John's Street (Poundstretcher).

  Received 3 Aug, published by the council 31 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 261465 Granted

  37 Hamilton Road, Colchester CO3 3DZ

  The conversion of 2no flats to 1no 3 bed dwelling.

  Received 7 Aug, published by the council 7 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 261476 Granted

  Stable House, Berechurch Hall Road, Colchester CO2 9NW

  Replacement of existing tennis court (private use) with an equestrian manege (private use)

  Received 10 Aug, published by the council 21 Aug 2026 Full applications