Land of former Congregational Church, Fingringhoe Road, Colchester CO2 8EB

1. 5 Mar 2026

   Received by Colchester

2. 17 Mar 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 26 May 2026

   Decision issued: Refuse

4. 9 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

The council refused this application for the reasons set out on the decision notice, which the council portal holds in full. Only the applicant can appeal a refusal; the time limit runs from the decision date and is shorter for householder schemes.

Refusal does not prevent a fresh attempt. Applicants often address the reasons for refusal and resubmit, so a refused scheme is not necessarily the end of proposals for the site.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go: siting, design, access and landscaping are all fixed at this stage. It is the standard route for new buildings, conversions and changes of use. The statutory target is eight weeks for smaller schemes and thirteen weeks for major development, though complex cases often take longer by agreement.

More on full applications applications in our guide

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  251150 Submitted 2 Jun 2025 101m away

  85% historically approved · decision due ~28 Jul

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  Awaiting decision Outline 184 docs

• 8 Wick Road, Colchester CO2 8DJ

  261399 Submitted 30 Jul 2026 104m away

  82% historically approved · decision due ~24 Sep

  Front & rear two storey extension, internal alterations

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension

• 38 Rowhedge Road, Colchester Essex CO2 8EL

  222900 Submitted 19 Nov 2022 303m away

  Proposed demolition of existing garage, construction of single storey side/rear extension, a second storey extension to existing roof to allow for new first floor bedrooms, cart lodge and other alterations.

  Granted Full applications Extension Demolition 10 docs
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• Waterside, 40 Rowhedge Road, Colchester Essex CO2 8EL

  242116 Submitted 18 Oct 2024 303m away

  Proposed new vehicular access point.

  Granted Full applications 6 docs

• 1 Cottage Drive, Colchester CO2 8DE

  260785 Submitted 29 Apr 2026 341m away

  82% historically approved · decision due ~24 Jun

  Loft conversion with side dormer and front skylights.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Loft or dormer

• 338 Old Heath Road, Colchester CO2 8DD

  260858 Submitted 11 May 2026 372m away

  Proposed loft conversion with rear flat roof dormer and flush rooflights

  Granted Full applications Loft or dormer

• 261092 Granted

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  15 Jun 2026 Full applications
• 261262 Granted

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  8 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 261253 Refused

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  7 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 261202 Granted

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  Proposed new stables in rear garden for storage of 2 horses for personal use only, non commercial.

  29 Jun 2026 Full applications
• 261606 Awaiting decision

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  3no. agricultural buildings for the keeping of livestock and storage of agricultural equipment and produce.

  1 Sep 2026 Full applications