Square 4, University of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester CO4 3SQ

1. 7 Apr 2026

   Received by Colchester

2. 15 Jun 2026

   Decision issued: Approve Conditional

3. 9 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.

Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go: siting, design, access and landscaping are all fixed at this stage. It is the standard route for new buildings, conversions and changes of use. The statutory target is eight weeks for smaller schemes and thirteen weeks for major development, though complex cases often take longer by agreement.

More on full applications applications in our guide

• Land South of, University Of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester CO4 3SQ

  251938 Submitted 8 Sep 2025 0m away

  85% historically approved · decision due ~3 Nov

  Environmental Impact Assessment Screening Request for a Solar Farm on land south of University of Essex

  Awaiting decision Outline 32 docs

• Student Union Shop, University Of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester CO4 3SQ

  242143 Submitted 21 Oct 2024 0m away

  Extension of Student Union Shop and Reconfiguration of Entrance with Alterations to Shop Front.

  Granted Full applications Extension Windows or glazing 9 docs

• University Of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester CO4 3SQ

  230069 Submitted 12 Jan 2023 0m away

  The retention of 4 No temporary car parks and contractors' compounds on the Central Knowledge Gateway site as temporary car parks until 31st December 2029.

  Granted Full applications 9 docs

• Land at, University Of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester CO4 3SQ

  230050 Submitted 10 Jan 2023 0m away

  Application for no. 9 Cycle Storage Shelters

  Granted Full applications 15 docs

• Land at Car Park B, University of Essex, Colchester Campus, Boundary Road Colchester CO4 3WA

  260921 Submitted 18 May 2026 12m away

  82% historically approved · decision due ~13 Jul

  Installation of 3no. padel courts and a clubhouse

  Awaiting decision Full applications

• Bertrand Russell Tower, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester CO4 3FA

  261428 Submitted 3 Aug 2026 464m away

  82% historically approved · decision due ~28 Sep

  Installation of telecommunications equipment on wall mounted poles

  Awaiting decision Full applications

• 261092 Granted

  2 Centurion House, St. Johns Street, Colchester CO2 7AH

  Change of use to a Pizza take away

  15 Jun 2026 Full applications
• 261262 Granted

  Hillcrest, School Road, Messing Colchester CO5 9TH

  Single storey front and rear extensions

  8 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 261253 Refused

  Dunnet, Fountain Lane, Birch Colchester CO3 0SR

  Proposed stove external flue pipe to existing outbuilding

  7 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 261202 Granted

  Cherry Tree House, Heath Road, Stanway Colchester CO3 0QR

  Proposed new stables in rear garden for storage of 2 horses for personal use only, non commercial.

  29 Jun 2026 Full applications
• 261606 Awaiting decision

  Bluebell Farm, Peartree Hill, Mount Bures Bures CO8 5BA

  3no. agricultural buildings for the keeping of livestock and storage of agricultural equipment and produce.

  1 Sep 2026 Full applications