18-20 Barrack Street, Colchester CO1 2LJ

1. 5 May 2026

   Received by Colchester

2. 23 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 30 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.

This application is with Colchester for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Colchester decided heritage and listed building applications in a median of 78 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

Listed building consent is needed for works that affect the special interest of a listed building, and carrying out such works without it is a criminal offence. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 2b Barrack Street, Colchester CO1 2LJ

  260512 Submitted 20 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  Conversion of one dwelling into 2 1 flats (Retrospective)

  Refused Full applications New dwelling
  Domestic

• 81 Barrack Street, Colchester CO1 2LW

  261687 Submitted 15 Sep 2026 100 yards away

  83% historically approved · decision due ~10 Nov

  Proposed change of use of a former convenience store/off license to a hot food takeaway and restaurant with associated extraction flue and new shop front

  Awaiting decision Full applications Windows or glazing

• 34 Cannon Street, Colchester CO1 2DU

  230524 Submitted 24 Feb 2023 100 yards away

  Demolition of existing structure and construction of a 2 bedroom detached house.

  Granted Full applications New dwelling Demolition 13 docs

• 34 Cannon Street, Colchester CO1 2DU

  222625 Submitted 13 Oct 2022 100 yards away

  Application for discharge of conditions 3,4,6,7,8,9,12,13 & part discharge 10 of approved application 221397

  Withdrawn Conditions 11 docs

• 4 Wimpole Road, Colchester CO1 2BX

  241399 Submitted 4 Jul 2024 100 yards away

  Addition of render to front elevation and addition of external insulation and render to existing front porch.

  Refused Full applications Extension 6 docs
  Small domestic

• 79 Magdalen Street, Colchester CO1 2LA

  260981 Submitted 27 May 2026 150 yards away

  Erection of replacement building at rear to provide 5-bedroom house inmultiple occupation.

  Refused Full applications

• 261344 Granted

  51 East Hill, Colchester CO1 2QY

  Like for like renewal of the existing roof covering. The existing handmade clay peg tiles will be retained and reused where serviceable.Reclaimed handmade clay peg tiles will be used to make up the anticipated shortfall and selected to match the existi

  Received 21 Jul, published by the council 21 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 261786 Awaiting decision

  Green Farm House, Copford Green, Copford Colchester CO6 1BZ

  Listed building consent application for demolition of the existing dilapidated outbuildings and construction of a new single-storey extension to the north of the dwelling, together with the constructionof a two-bay garage in place of the existing garage.

  Received 5 Oct, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 261423 Granted

  Natural History Museum, Natural History Museum, High Street, Colchester CO1 1DN

  Repair and conservation of the West Tower, including works to the facade, structural repairs, a replacement roof and new external rainwater pipes.

  Received 3 Aug, published by the council 9 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 261310 Granted

  The Co-Operative Bank Colchester, Albert Hall, High Street, Colchester CO1 1JW

  Listed Building Consent for internal and external elevation and refurbishment works to the existing bank premises

  Received 20 Jul, published by the council 23 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 261759 Awaiting decision

  Braiswick Farm, Braiswick Lane, Colchester CO4 5ED

  Removal of non-original fireplace brickwork and timber lintel. Replacement of damaged timber lintel. Part removal of repaired internal masonry wall and replacement of timber lintel

  Received 29 Sep, published by the council 6 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings