5 De Vere Road, Colchester CO3 4EA

1. 11 Mar 2026

   Received by Colchester

2. 23 Mar 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 20 May 2026

   Decision issued: Approve Conditional

4. 9 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Colchester granted permission on 20 May 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.

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• 20 De Vere Road, Colchester CO3 4EA

  261220 Submitted 30 Jun 2026 50 yards away

  Change of use of part of the existing garage from ancillary residential use to a small-scale dog grooming business (Sui Generis)

  Granted Full applications

• 106 Prettygate Road, Colchester Essex CO3 4DZ

  230453 Submitted 24 Feb 2023 150 yards away

  Proposed Loft Conversion

  Refused Full applications Loft or dormer 11 docs

• 102 Prettygate Road, Colchester CO3 4EE

  261524 Submitted 18 Aug 2026 200 yards away

  83% historically approved · decision due ~13 Oct

  Erection of two-storey side extension, internal alterations, alterations to roof including the formation of a new rear dormer and new front dormers, together with associated demolition works comprising the removal of the existing prefabricated garage

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension Loft or dormer +1

• 102 Prettygate Road, Colchester CO3 4EE

  260779 Submitted 28 Apr 2026 200 yards away

  Proposed two-storey side extension, internal alterations with a new rear dormer and new front single dormers.

  Refused Full applications Extension Loft or dormer

• 98 Prettygate Road, Colchester Essex CO3 4EE

  222914 Submitted 22 Nov 2022 200 yards away

  retrospective application for garden room

  Granted Full applications 8 docs

• Land to the rear of, 69 Heath Road, Colchester CO3 4DJ

  222417 Submitted 15 Sep 2022 250 yards away

  Outline application for the erection of one self-build bespoke designed single storey dwelling with all matters reserved (NEW BLOCK PLAN RECEIVED)

  Granted Outline New dwelling 10 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