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

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.

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  242039 Submitted 8 Oct 2024 134m away

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

  222817 Submitted 10 Nov 2022 134m away

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

  252284 Submitted 22 Oct 2025 142m away

  85% 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 142m away

  85% 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

• 8 Abbeygate Street, Colchester Essex CO2 7HB

  242344 Submitted 17 Nov 2024 147m away

  85% historically approved · decision due ~13 Jan

  T1 Cherry - reduce crown by 3 metres in height and 2 metres in width on all aspects

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• 261092 Granted

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