Planning application
The Barn, 12 Williams Walk, Colchester CO1 1TS
Works: Trees
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Applying for permission to carry out the removal of a fig tree (T1) and a bay tree (T2). The reason for the removal of trees is due to thesize of the trees and their proximity to neighbouring structures and foundations. No trees to be planted as replaceme
As published by the council, reference 260668
Application record
- Reference
- 260668
- Type
- Works to Trees in Conservation Area
- Status
- Application Valid
- Received
- 20 Apr 2026
- Validated
- 20 Apr 2026
- Ward
- Castle
- Parish
- Colchester
- Postcode
- CO1 1TS
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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20 Apr 2026
Received by Colchester
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23 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 15 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.
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
Documents on file for this application
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Open the documentsWhat happens while it is decided
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.
About tree works applications
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.
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