2b Barrack Street, Colchester CO1 2LJ

1. 20 Mar 2026

   Received by Colchester

2. 15 May 2026

   Decision issued: Refuse

3. 9 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

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• 18-20 Barrack Street, Colchester CO1 2LJ

  260825 Submitted 5 May 2026 50 yards away

  91% historically approved · decision due ~30 Jun

  Removal of existing external timber staircase and replacement with new lightweight steel staircase finished in a powder-coated black colour.

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings

• 81 Barrack Street, Colchester CO1 2LW

  261687 Submitted 15 Sep 2026 100 yards away

  83% historically approved · decision due ~10 Nov

  Proposed change of use of a former convenience store/off license to a hot food takeaway and restaurant with associated extraction flue and new shop front

  Awaiting decision Full applications Windows or glazing

• 34 Cannon Street, Colchester CO1 2DU

  230524 Submitted 24 Feb 2023 100 yards away

  Demolition of existing structure and construction of a 2 bedroom detached house.

  Granted Full applications New dwelling Demolition 13 docs

• 34 Cannon Street, Colchester CO1 2DU

  222625 Submitted 13 Oct 2022 100 yards away

  Application for discharge of conditions 3,4,6,7,8,9,12,13 & part discharge 10 of approved application 221397

  Withdrawn Conditions 11 docs

• 4 Wimpole Road, Colchester CO1 2BX

  241399 Submitted 4 Jul 2024 100 yards away

  Addition of render to front elevation and addition of external insulation and render to existing front porch.

  Refused Full applications Extension 6 docs
  Small domestic

• 79 Magdalen Street, Colchester CO1 2LA

  260981 Submitted 27 May 2026 150 yards away

  Erection of replacement building at rear to provide 5-bedroom house inmultiple occupation.

  Refused Full applications

• 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