1 London Cottages, School Lane, Great Horkesley Colchester CO6 4BP

1. 13 Mar 2026

   Received by Colchester

2. 20 Mar 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 15 May 2026

   Decision issued: Approve Conditional

4. 9 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Colchester granted permission on 15 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.

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.

• 1 Breewood Cottages, School Lane, Great Horkesley Colchester CO6 4BW

  261322 Submitted 16 Jul 2026 300 yards away

  Application for a lawful development certificate for a proposed convertion the existing roof space to provide an additional bedroom, dressing area and en-suite, accessed by a new staircase from the existing first floor.

  Granted Lawful development

• 1 Breewood Cottages, School Lane, Great Horkesley Colchester CO6 4BW

  261270 Submitted 9 Jul 2026 300 yards away

  Retrospective application for an outbuilding and fence/gate.

  Granted Full applications
  Small domestic

• 1 Breewood Cottage, School Lane, Great Horkesley Essex CO6 4BW

  242077 Submitted 14 Oct 2024 300 yards away

  Conversion of existing outhouse to habbitable space, joining to host dwelling and creation of full balcony.

  Refused Full applications 10 docs
  Domestic

• Westwood Home Farm, London Road, Great Horkesley Colchester CO6 4BS

  260450 Submitted 12 Mar 2026 0.3 miles away

  Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed change of use from Agricultural buildings formerly used for livestock and agricultural equipment storage to a mixed commercial use.

  Refused Other

• 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