McDonalds Restaurants Ltd, Cowdray Avenue, Colchester CO1 1US

1. 11 Mar 2026

   Received by Colchester

2. 7 May 2026

   Decision issued: Approve Conditional

3. 9 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

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• The Albert, Cowdray Avenue, Colchester CO1 1UT

  261287 Submitted 10 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  92% historically approved · decision due ~4 Sep

  Installation of replacement signs to include, 1x double sided hanging sign to existing post, 1x double sided double leg totem sign, 2x single sided post mounted car park signs, 2x single sided ribbon fascia signs, 1x internally illuminated oval sign and

  Awaiting decision Advertising

• 5 Kings Head Court, Colchester Essex CO1 1XY

  260716 Submitted 23 Apr 2026 150 yards away

  Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 5 of approved application 260088

  Granted Conditions

• 5 Kings Head Court, Colchester Essex CO1 1XY

  241456 Submitted 15 Jul 2024 150 yards away

  Respite care facility to support up to two young people aged 12 to 18 to allow primary carers a break (Description change).

  Granted Full applications 31 docs

• 1 Kings Meadow Road, Colchester CO1 1XS

  241424 Submitted 11 Jul 2024 200 yards away

  Single storey front and rear extensions

  Granted Full applications Extension 11 docs
  Small domestic

• 13 Kings Meadow Road, Colchester CO1 1XS

  260638 Submitted 8 Apr 2026 200 yards away

  Proposed new two storey front extension, plus new Porch

  Granted Full applications Extension
  Small domestic

• 18 Catchpool Road, Colchester Essex CO1 1XN

  242159 Submitted 23 Oct 2024 200 yards away

  Proposed Single Storey Rear Extension, Partial Garage Conversion & Internal Alterations

  Refused Full applications Extension 12 docs
  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