Green Gables, Mill Lane, Birch Colchester CO2 0NH

This site has had 2 applications since 2026: 1 approved, 0 refused.

• 260346 Granted

  Green Gables, Mill Lane, Birch Colchester CO2 0NH

  Removing of the existing rear single-storey and the creation of a single storey front lobby extension and a rear two storey extension toincrease living space.

  Decided 26 May 2026 Full applications

1. 10 Apr 2026

   Received by Colchester

2. 8 Jul 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 23 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 2 September 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 decided full applications in a median of 64 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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.

• Green Gables, Mill Lane, Birch Colchester CO2 0NH

  260346 Submitted 24 Feb 2026 50 yards away

  Removing of the existing rear single-storey and the creation of a single storey front lobby extension and a rear two storey extension toincrease living space.

  Granted Full applications Extension
  Small domestic

• 46 Birch Street, Birch Colchester CO2 0ND

  261090 Submitted 15 Jun 2026 0.3 miles away

  Single storey rear extension and conversion of existing garage to habitable accommodation

  Granted Full applications Extension
  Small domestic

• Meadowside, 4 Birch Cottages, Birch Street Birch Colchester CO2 0NN

  260759 Submitted 27 Apr 2026 0.3 miles away

  Single storey side & rear extensions

  Refused Full applications Extension
  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