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

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• Land Off, Rowhedge Road, Colchester CO2 8EW

  251150 Submitted 2 Jun 2025 100 yards away

  86% historically approved · decision due ~28 Jul

  Outline planning application for the erection of up to 75 residential dwellings (including affordable housing), public open space, landscaping and sustainable drainage system (SuDS) and vehicular access point from Rowhedge Road. All matters reserved ex

  Awaiting decision Outline 184 docs

• 8 Wick Road, Colchester CO2 8DJ

  261399 Submitted 30 Jul 2026 100 yards away

  83% 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 350 yards 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
  Small domestic

• Waterside, 40 Rowhedge Road, Colchester Essex CO2 8EL

  242116 Submitted 18 Oct 2024 350 yards away

  Proposed new vehicular access point.

  Granted Full applications 6 docs

• 1 Cottage Drive, Colchester CO2 8DE

  260785 Submitted 29 Apr 2026 350 yards away

  83% historically approved · decision due ~24 Jun

  Loft conversion with side dormer and front skylights.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Loft or dormer

• 362d Old Heath Road, Colchester CO2 8DD

  261647 Submitted 8 Sep 2026 400 yards away

  82% historically approved · decision due ~3 Nov

  Small extension to existing garage including extending hipped roof over extension

  Awaiting decision Lawful development Extension

• 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