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52 Castle Road, Colchester CO1 1UN

Awaiting decision Colchester 260685 Full (8 Week Determination)

Works: Extension Loft or dormer Windows or glazing Small domestic

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Proposal

Erect single storey rear extension with hipped roof and two roof lights. New timber sash windows to front and rear of the dwelling and front windows to be enlarged to its original size. New front landscaping with reclaimed terracotta red and black che

As published by the council, reference 260685

Application record

Reference
260685
Type
Full (8 Week Determination)
Status
Application Valid
Received
15 Apr 2026
Validated
15 Apr 2026
Ward
Castle
Parish
Colchester
Postcode
CO1 1UN

Site history

Applications at this address on the Colchester register

This site has had 2 applications since 2026.

  • 260009 Awaiting decision

    52 Castle Road, Colchester CO1 1UN

    T1 - Bay tree Reduce the height & width of T1 - Bay tree, by up to approximately 1.5 - 2.0 meters, ensuring a balanced & symmetrical canopy remains

    Submitted 7 Jan 2026 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 15 Apr 2026

    Received by Colchester

  2. 23 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  3. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 10 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

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What happens while it is decided

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.

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    T1 - Bay tree Reduce the height & width of T1 - Bay tree, by up to approximately 1.5 - 2.0 meters, ensuring a balanced & symmetrical canopy remains

    Awaiting decision Trees

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    252534 Submitted 24 Nov 2025 34m away

    85% historically approved · decision due ~19 Jan

    Its a Bay Tree, which is now as tall as the house, we would like to have it removed as fear its too close to ours and adjoining property and poses a risk to these Victorian houses foundations and drains. More than happy to plant another more appropriate

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