1 Alberry Cottages, Church Street, Boxted Colchester CO4 5SU

1. 28 May 2026

   Received by Colchester

2. 23 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 23 July 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's median decision took 63 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

Applications for works to trees cover protected trees: consent under a tree preservation order, or six weeks notice for trees in a conservation area. More in our guide to planning application types.

• Boxted House, Church Street, Boxted Colchester CO4 5SU

  260878 Submitted 14 May 2026 0m away

  85% historically approved · decision due ~9 Jul

  T1 Holly Tree Edge of Woodland Tree leans out over lawn area. Fell to ground level. T2 Ash Tree Right hand side garden Reduce branches overhanging lawn and Magnolia Tree back to the edge of the lawn (4 to 5m off), to allow more light to the Magnolia Tree

  Awaiting decision Trees

• The Latch, Church Street, Boxted Essex CO4 5SX

  230245 Submitted 5 Feb 2023 102m away

  Replacement of unsafe garage structure. The previous garage at The Latch was constructed with interlocking concrete slabs which had been significantly damaged by shrubs and trees which had penetrated the roof and walls. The proposed replacement garage wi

  Granted Full applications Trees 9 docs

• Huckleberry House, Church Street, Boxted Colchester CO4 5SX

  251859 Submitted 29 Aug 2025 102m away

  85% historically approved · decision due ~28 Oct

  T1 Laurel Hedge, T2 Hornbeam hedge, T3 Beech tree. T4 Walnut tree, Acacia Tree

  Awaiting decision Trees 9 docs

• Gulsons, Church Street, Boxted Colchester CO4 5SX

  260494 Submitted 18 Mar 2026 102m away

  Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 6 (roofing materials) of Listed Building Consent 252341

  Granted Conditions

• 3 Parsonage Cottages, Parsonage Hill, Boxted Colchester CO4 5ST

  242087 Submitted 14 Oct 2024 131m away

  85% historically approved · decision due ~9 Dec

  x 1 Large Rose (R1) over archway to be trimmed back hard whilst maintaining dome shape. Remaining Portuguese Laurel (PL1) to be trimmed by up to 0.300m. x 1 Viburnum (V1) to have crown lifted (removal of lowest branches) and remaining crown to be redu

  Awaiting decision Trees 3 docs

• St Peters Church, Church Street, Boxted Colchester CO4 5SY

  251827 Submitted 28 Aug 2025 461m away

  85% historically approved · decision due ~28 Oct

  G1 - Lilacs, Elms, Hollies, Conifer - Group of Scrub Trees fell to ground level to tidy area for future burials. T2 - 2 Holly Trees reduce in height to leave at 1.5m above ground level. T3 - Cherry Tree - Fell to ground level - Poor specimen T4

  Awaiting decision Trees 1 doc

• 261616 Awaiting decision

  Bouchiers Hall, Kelvedon Road, Messing Colchester CO5 9TW

  T1 Ash - Repeat historic coppice and reduce to a height of 1m. T2 Horse Chestnut - Reduce by a third to reduce sail affect of the canopy and balance overall form of the tree. T3 Horse Chestnut - Reduce crown down to the main fork joint to balance t

  7 Sep 2026 Trees
• 261619 Awaiting decision

  Oaklands Court, Cambridge Road, Colchester CO3 3PE

  Lime - outside Oaklands Court Works as per ECC Place Services specification Crown lift over footway & highway Reason: General tree maintenance

  7 Sep 2026 Trees
• 261614 Awaiting decision

  8a The Avenue, Colchester CO3 3PA

  x 1 Himalayan Birch (H1) to have upper crown reduced by 1-1.5m and sides to be reduced by anywhere between 0.300-0.600m to ensure a balanced crown (leaving a flowing branch line where possible). Crown to also be lifted (removal of lower branches) by

  4 Sep 2026 Trees
• 261596 Awaiting decision

  Handford Place, Queens Road, Colchester CO3 3NY

  T5 - Lime - Reduce by 50% - As per recommendation in tree condition survey. T9 - Lime - Reduce the crown by 50% - as per recommendation in tree condition survey.

  1 Sep 2026 Trees
• 261593 Awaiting decision

  1, Cambridge House, Cambridge Road, Colchester CO3 3NS

  an old pear tree likely 60 years of age cut it down

  1 Sep 2026 Trees