St Thomas Moreãs Catholic Primary School, Priory Street, Colchester CO1 2QB

1. 27 Mar 2026

   Received by Colchester

2. 22 May 2026

   Decision issued: Approve Conditional

3. 9 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

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• St Botolphs Vicarage, 50B Priory Street, Colchester Essex CO1 2QB

  250591 Submitted 23 Mar 2025 50 yards away

  86% historically approved · decision due ~19 May

  T1 - Spruce Tree - Rear Garden - Fell to ground level, Tree is very close to boundary wall and starting to cause problems with overhang over adjacent Private Car Park.

  Awaiting decision Trees 3 docs
  Small domestic

• St. Thomas More RC School, Convent of Mercy, 48 Priory Street, Colchester CO1 2QB

  252611 Submitted 4 Dec 2025 50 yards away

  86% historically approved · decision due ~3 Mar

  T1 Liquid Amber reduce canopy by 3 meters because of weak union. Pruneaway from building and wires. T10 Gelditsia remove over extended limb playground side to prevent risk of failure crown lift 4 meters G2 cotoneaster thin out and remove branches rubbi

  Awaiting decision Trees

• 52B Priory Street, Colchester Essex CO1 2QB

  241533 Submitted 25 Jul 2024 50 yards away

  Application for approval of details reserved by condition 4 of application 240816

  Granted Conditions 6 docs

• St. Thomas More RC School, 48 Priory Street, Colchester CO1 2QB

  261273 Submitted 9 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  Application to discharge condition 3 (window details) of planning permission 260551

  Granted Conditions Windows or glazing

• 89 East Hill, Colchester CO1 2QN

  261598 Submitted 28 Aug 2026 100 yards away

  91% historically approved · decision due ~5 Nov

  Listed building consent application for repairs to second floor and roof structure

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings

• East Hill Surgery, 78 East Hill, Colchester CO1 2QS

  250923 Submitted 2 May 2025 150 yards away

  86% historically approved · decision due ~27 Jun

  H1 Back of car park Mixed Hedge ¹ including, Horse Chestnut, dead Sycamore 1. Reduce height to 1.8 meters 2. Trim Ivy back on fence Hazel and Silver Birch Tree within hedge line 3. Crown lift by 3 meters H2 Behind surgery Mixed Hedge ¹ behind surgery 1

  Awaiting decision Trees 11 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