40 Chapel Street South, Colchester CO2 7AZ

1. 5 May 2026

   Received by Colchester

2. 11 May 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 6 Jul 2026

   Decision issued: Approve Conditional

4. 23 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Colchester granted permission on 6 July 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.

• West House, 43 South Street, Colchester CO2 7BJ

  261135 Submitted 18 Jun 2026 50 yards away

  82% historically approved · decision due ~9 Oct

  Springfield Porta Cabin used as office space/storage - temporary structure.

  Awaiting decision Full applications

• Colchester Samaritans Hall, Walsingham Road, Colchester CO2 7BP

  222955 Submitted 29 Nov 2022 150 yards away

  Installation of four air source heat pumps and solar panels to reduce the buildings carbon foot print.

  Granted Full applications 6 docs

• 14 Headgate, Colchester CO3 3BS

  250160 Submitted 28 Jan 2025 150 yards away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~25 Mar

  Application to discharge condition 10 (CMP) of planning permission 242360

  Awaiting decision Conditions 4 docs

• 14 Headgate, Colchester CO3 3BS

  242360 Submitted 13 Nov 2024 150 yards away

  Change of use of Class E space to form 54 apartments.

  Granted Full applications New dwelling 12 docs
  Major scheme

• 14 Headgate, Colchester CO3 3BS

  241535 Submitted 25 Jul 2024 150 yards away

  external alterations to provide dormer windows and roof lights to all elevations

  Granted Full applications Loft or dormer Windows or glazing 8 docs

• 14 Headgate, Colchester CO3 3BS

  251542 Submitted 18 Jul 2025 150 yards away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~12 Sep

  Application to discharge condition 9 (car parking) of planning permission 242360

  Awaiting decision Conditions 7 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