56B Baden Powell Drive, Colchester CO3 4SR

1. 9 Mar 2026

   Received by Colchester

2. 18 Mar 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 23 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 13 May 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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• 50 Baden Powell Drive, Colchester CO3 4SR

  241715 Submitted 15 Aug 2024 50 yards away

  Single storey rear extension, conversion of existing garage to kitchenwith new roof and front entrance porch extension.

  Granted Full applications Extension Roofing 7 docs
  Small domestic

• 28 Baden Powell Drive, Colchester Essex CO3 4SN

  242366 Submitted 19 Nov 2024 150 yards away

  Single Storey Side Extension

  Granted Full applications Extension 7 docs
  Small domestic

• 304 Straight Road, Colchester Essex CO3 9DX

  242073 Submitted 12 Oct 2024 200 yards away

  Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for existing garden arch in front garden

  Refused Lawful development 9 docs

• 352 Straight Road, Colchester Essex CO3 9DY

  242435 Submitted 29 Nov 2024 200 yards away

  Single storey front and side extensions, remodel of existing facades, replacement of windows and alterations to boundary fencing.

  Refused Full applications Extension Windows or glazing 6 docs
  Small domestic

• 9 Somers Road, Colchester Essex CO3 4SZ

  242284 Submitted 9 Nov 2024 200 yards away

  Proposed single storey rear and side rear extension on the right hand side of the existing dwelling when viewed from the front.

  Granted Full applications Extension 12 docs
  Small domestic

• The Leather Bottle Public House, Shrub End Road, Colchester CO3 4RH

  230452 Submitted 24 Feb 2023 250 yards away

  The installation of 59 Solar PV Panels located on the rear flatroof extension, detached buildings, and cartlodge.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Extension 13 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