Mill Stones, Rectory Road, Copford Colchester CO6 1DH

This site has had 2 applications since 2023: 1 approved, 0 refused.

• 230153 Granted

  Mill Stones, Rectory Road, Copford Colchester CO6 1DH

  Proposed first floor extension and alterations, first floor extension over garage and linking to main house at first floor level, new fenestration throughout

  Decided 21 Mar 2023 Full applications

1. 13 Apr 2026

   Received by Colchester

2. 23 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 8 June 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Colchester took a median of 63 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Colchester for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Colchester's median decision took 63 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

Applications for works to trees cover protected trees: consent under a tree preservation order, or six weeks notice for trees in a conservation area. More in our guide to planning application types.

• Mildmays, Rectory Road, Copford Essex CO6 1DH

  250260 Submitted 11 Feb 2025 50 yards away

  86% historically approved · decision due ~8 Apr

  T1 Walnut Crown reduce by up to 2m maximum General tree maintenance

  Awaiting decision Trees 3 docs

• Mill Stones, Rectory Road, Copford Colchester CO6 1DH

  230153 Submitted 24 Jan 2023 50 yards away

  Proposed first floor extension and alterations, first floor extension over garage and linking to main house at first floor level, new fenestration throughout

  Granted Full applications Extension Windows or glazing 11 docs

• Green Farm House, Copford Green, Copford Essex CO6 1BZ

  252205 Submitted 8 Oct 2025 150 yards away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~3 Dec

  Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 3 of approved application 250871

  Awaiting decision Conditions 2 docs

• Green Farm House, Copford Green, Copford Colchester CO6 1BZ

  261786 Submitted 5 Oct 2026 150 yards away

  90% historically approved · decision due ~30 Nov

  Listed building consent application for demolition of the existing dilapidated outbuildings and construction of a new single-storey extension to the north of the dwelling, together with the constructionof a two-bay garage in place of the existing garage.

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings Extension Demolition
  Small domestic

• Green Farm House, Copford Green, Copford Colchester CO6 1BZ

  261785 Submitted 5 Oct 2026 150 yards away

  83% historically approved · decision due ~30 Nov

  Demolition of the existing dilapidated outbuildings and construction of a new single-storey extension to the north of the dwelling, together with the construction of a two-bay garage in place of the existing garage.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension Demolition
  Small domestic

• Green Farm House, Copford Green, Copford CO6 1BZ

  212477 Submitted 6 Sep 2021 150 yards away

  86% historically approved · decision due ~9 Nov

  T1 large lime tree crown reduced, taking 20 feet from the height and balancing the remaining crown, owners concerned at sheer height of thetree.T2 Remove a cluster of dead laurels and poorly placed yew trees, to allow for more light in to benefit remaini

  Awaiting decision Trees 3 docs

• 261747 Awaiting decision

  48 Castle Road, Colchester CO1 1UN

  T1 - Plum - Formative prune.T2 - Apple - Formative prune

  Received 28 Sep, published by the council 6 Oct 2026 Trees
• 261623 Awaiting decision

  102 Coast Road, West Mersea Colchester CO5 8NA

  1. Pear tree. Pruning by 25% as the branches are interfering with the telephone line 2. Prunus Carasifera. Cherry Plum to be reduced by 25%. Branches are overhanging the road and lorries break off the branches. 3. Apple tree. Reduce by 25%. The

  Received 7 Sep, published by the council 6 Oct 2026 Trees
• 261616 Awaiting decision

  Bouchiers Hall, Kelvedon Road, Messing Colchester CO5 9TW

  T1 Ash - Repeat historic coppice and reduce to a height of 1m. T2 Horse Chestnut - Reduce by a third to reduce sail affect of the canopy and balance overall form of the tree. T3 Horse Chestnut - Reduce crown down to the main fork joint to balance t

  Received 7 Sep, published by the council 13 Sep 2026 Trees
• 261619 Awaiting decision

  Oaklands Court, Cambridge Road, Colchester CO3 3PE

  Lime - outside Oaklands Court Works as per ECC Place Services specification Crown lift over footway & highway Reason: General tree maintenance

  Received 7 Sep, published by the council 13 Sep 2026 Trees
• 261614 Awaiting decision

  8a The Avenue, Colchester CO3 3PA

  x 1 Himalayan Birch (H1) to have upper crown reduced by 1-1.5m and sides to be reduced by anywhere between 0.300-0.600m to ensure a balanced crown (leaving a flowing branch line where possible). Crown to also be lifted (removal of lower branches) by

  Received 4 Sep, published by the council 13 Sep 2026 Trees