56 Creffield Road, Colchester CO3 3HY

1. 14 Apr 2026

   Received by Colchester

2. 12 Jun 2026

   Decision issued: Approve Conditional

3. 9 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Colchester granted permission on 12 June 2026, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

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• 42 Creffield Road, Colchester CO3 3HY

  260002 Submitted 5 Jan 2026 50 yards away

  86% historically approved · decision due ~2 Mar

  Lime (T1) - reduce crown height by 2 metres and crown width by 1.5 metres on all aspects

  Awaiting decision Trees

• 29 Creffield Road, Colchester CO3 3HY

  212167 Submitted 2 Aug 2021 50 yards away

  86% historically approved · decision due ~30 Sep

  Reduce Lime tree back to existing cuts to allow more light into front of house

  Awaiting decision Trees 3 docs

• 31 Creffield Road, Colchester CO3 3HY

  242283 Submitted 9 Nov 2024 50 yards away

  86% historically approved · decision due ~8 Jan

  Semi mature Yew tree x2 in the front bayed border in the front garden of the house. Reduce height by 2-3 metres and trim new growth all around. Semi mature Holly tree in the same border. Reduce height by 2-metres and trim to shape. Young Holly in the bac

  Awaiting decision Trees 12 docs

• 52 Creffield Road, Colchester CO3 3HY

  251959 Submitted 9 Sep 2025 50 yards away

  86% historically approved · decision due ~7 Nov

  The hedge consists of two species - one privet one unknown to me. I wish to remove the unknown hedgerow (which is diseased) and replace with privet hedging plants so that the hedgerow is all privet.

  Awaiting decision Trees 2 docs

• 29 Creffield Road, Colchester CO3 3HY

  251846 Submitted 2 Aug 2025 50 yards away

  86% historically approved · decision due ~28 Oct

  Lime tree to front garden. Pollard to just above latest historic cuts

  Awaiting decision Trees

• 27 Creffield Road, Colchester CO3 3HY

  260837 Submitted 11 May 2026 50 yards away

  86% historically approved · decision due ~6 Jul

  Holly tree in front garden. Section dismantle to ground level.

  Awaiting decision Trees

• 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