22 Smallwood Road, Colchester CO2 9HB

1. 21 Apr 2026

   Received by Colchester

2. 29 Apr 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 24 Jun 2026

   Decision issued: Approve Conditional

4. 23 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Colchester granted permission on 24 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.

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.

• 47 Smallwood Road, Colchester CO2 9HD

  261588 Submitted 28 Aug 2026 100 yards away

  82% historically approved · decision due ~23 Oct

  Extension to an attached outbuilding, involving a slight increase in flat roof height and changes to the fenestration to provide habitable space.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension Windows or glazing

• Paxman Academy - Former, Alderman Blaxill County Secondary School, Paxman Avenue, Colchester CO2 9DQ

  212726 Submitted 17 Sep 2021 200 yards away

  86% historically approved · decision due ~12 Nov

  ECC Consultation CC/COL/100/19/7/01: Details pursuant to condition 7 of planning permission Ref: CC/COL/100/19. CC/COL/100/19 was for Provision of a new Multi Use Games Area and associated works and the provision of a new emergency vehicle access from Wa

  Awaiting decision Other 1 doc

• 54-56 Shrub End Police Station, John Kent Avenue, Colchester Essex CO2 9HE

  230498 Submitted 1 Mar 2023 200 yards away

  Application for variation of a conditions 2 & 11 following grant of planning permission of 213307

  Granted Conditions 9 docs

• 54-56, John Kent Avenue, Colchester Essex CO2 9HE

  230499 Submitted 1 Mar 2023 200 yards away

  Single storey rear extension and partial cladding of existing building.

  Granted Full applications Extension 17 docs
  Small domestic

• 54-56 Shrub End Police Station, John Kent Avenue, Colchester Essex CO2 9HE

  230500 Submitted 1 Mar 2023 200 yards away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~26 Apr

  Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 6, 7 & 9 (213307)

  Awaiting decision Conditions 6 docs

• Elfreda House, Iceni Way, Colchester CO2 9BZ

  212119 Submitted 15 Jul 2021 200 yards away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~13 Sep

  Application to discharge conditions 5,6,7,8 & 10 of application 201943Landscape, Tree Planting, CMS, CMP, Landscape Management Plan

  Awaiting decision Conditions 43 docs

• 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