8 Orchard Cottages, Wick Road, Langham Colchester CO4 5PQ

1. 11 Mar 2026

   Received by Colchester

2. 31 Mar 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 9 Jun 2026

   Decision issued: Approve Conditional

4. 9 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Colchester granted permission on 9 June 2026, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go, with siting, design, access and landscaping all fixed at this stage. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 2a & b Wick Terrace, Wick Road, Langham Colchester CO4 5PF

  260169 Submitted 27 Jan 2026 50 yards away

  83% historically approved · decision due ~24 Mar

  Proposed new parking spaces, landscaping and fencing along with the new access path and ramp.

  Awaiting decision Full applications

• Squirrels, Wick Road, Langham Essex CO4 5PE

  230481 Submitted 27 Feb 2023 200 yards away

  LOFT CONVERSION INCLUDING REAR FLAT ROOF DORMER WITH JULIET BALCONY AND FRONT PITCHED ROOF DORMERS (FOLLOWING DEMOLITION OF CHIMNEY STACKS), SINGLE STOREY REAR EXTENSION WITH GLAZED ROOF LANTERN AND OAKFRAMED PORCH

  Granted Full applications Extension Loft or dormer +2 5 docs
  Small domestic

• Cherry Garden, Wick Road, Langham Essex CO4 5PE

  230368 Submitted 16 Feb 2023 200 yards away

  PROPOSED SINGLE STOREY REAR EXTENSION

  Granted Full applications Extension 6 docs
  Small domestic

• Thaubels, Wick Road, Langham Colchester CO4 5PG

  261136 Submitted 18 Jun 2026 250 yards away

  Erection of carport

  Granted Full applications

• New Homestead, Birchwood Road, Langham Essex CO4 5QG

  250478 Submitted 10 Mar 2025 300 yards away

  83% historically approved · decision due ~12 May

  Insert new gated entrance to New Homestead property next to neighbours existing entrance.

  Awaiting decision Full applications 10 docs

• New Homestead, Birchwood Road, Langham Colchester CO4 5QG

  261483 Submitted 10 Aug 2026 300 yards away

  82% historically approved · decision due ~5 Oct

  Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed Rear single storey extension.

  Awaiting decision Lawful development Extension
  Small domestic

• 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