53 St Johns Green, Colchester CO2 7EZ

1. 9 Mar 2026

   Received by Colchester

2. 29 Apr 2026

   Decision issued: Refuse

3. 9 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

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• 5 Osborne Street, Colchester Essex CO2 7DP

  252424 Submitted 4 Nov 2025 150 yards away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~30 Dec

  Application to discharge conditions 7 and 8 to application 242039.

  Awaiting decision Conditions

• 5A Osborne Street, Colchester Essex CO2 7DP

  230214 Submitted 1 Feb 2023 150 yards away

  Replace sash windows with PVC and change the PVC door.

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 11 docs

• Strands, 5 Osborne Street, Colchester Essex CO2 7DP

  242039 Submitted 8 Oct 2024 150 yards away

  Change of use from shop to C3 one bedroom 1 person flat and erection of ground floor rear extension. Minor alteration to the rear external staircase and to the front elevation

  Granted Full applications Extension 11 docs

• Eustace King, 14-15 Osborne Street, Colchester CO2 7DP

  222817 Submitted 10 Nov 2022 150 yards away

  Change of use of the upper parts of 14-15 Osborne Street only from C3 to storage / office space which is to be ancillary to ground floor retail use currently also now let to a Funeral Directors.

  Granted Full applications 9 docs

• St. Johns Green Primary School, St Johns Green County Primary School, 38 St Johns Green, Colchester CO2 7HE

  252284 Submitted 22 Oct 2025 150 yards away

  86% historically approved · decision due ~18 Dec

  Norway Maple (T9): Fell to ground level and grind stump due to extensive decay and poor structural condition associated with Inonotushispidus (shaggy bracket fungus). Sycamore (T10): Re-pollard in winter back to previous pollard points to manage regr

  Awaiting decision Trees

• St. Johns Green Primary School, St Johns Green County Primary School, 38 St Johns Green, Colchester CO2 7HE

  211953 Submitted 11 Jul 2021 150 yards away

  86% historically approved · decision due ~5 Sep

  Lime Trees (T1-T13) Remove all deadwood to prevent failure of dead branches Lime Trees (T1 and T2) Lift canopies to provide 3-4 mtrs clearance over footways and play areas. Reduce back from road by 2-3 mtrs to avoid further contact with vehicles Cherry T

  Awaiting decision Trees 2 docs

• 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