Old Bourchiers Hall, New Road, Aldham Colchester CO6 3QT

1. 21 May 2026

   Received by Colchester

2. 1 Jun 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 23 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. 27 Jul 2026

   Decision issued: Prior Approval Required (Refused)

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This application sits outside the common categories, and the council record linked on this page sets out the specific procedure that applies. More in our guide to planning application types.

• Ashington Lodge, New Road, Aldham Colchester CO6 3QT

  223028 Submitted 5 Dec 2022 0m away

  Replacement of an agricultural building with a new self-build/custom- built dwelling (in lieu of Prior Approval for conversion of building into a dwelling subject of application 221000)

  Refused Full applications New dwelling 15 docs
  Domestic

• Ashington Lodge, New Road, Aldham Colchester CO6 3QT

  261239 Submitted 3 Jul 2026 0m away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~28 Aug

  Application to discharge condition 5 (investigation & risk assessment), 6, 7, (remediation scheme), 8 (contamination), 9 (certificate of remediation), 11 (wildlife enhancement measures), 12 (details of provision, siting, design & materials) , 13 (cycl

  Awaiting decision Conditions

• New Bourchiers Hall, New Road, Aldham CO6 3QU

  230505 Submitted 1 Mar 2023 361m away

  CONSTRUCTION OF ANNEX & GARAGE

  Granted Full applications 11 docs

• The Ryes College And Community, New Road, Aldham Colchester CO6 3PN

  251118 Submitted 29 May 2025 467m away

  85% historically approved · decision due ~24 Jul

  1-6 Sycamore trees on the front line overhanging the property 7- 10 Larch tree which are dead at the corner of the property. We would like to cut down the larch trees to prevent them falling and causing damage to the building and cut back the over-hangin

  Awaiting decision Trees 5 docs

• Somerson House, New Road, Aldham Colchester CO6 3PN

  241778 Submitted 29 Aug 2024 467m away

  Application for variation of condition 2 following grant of planning permission for 241291

  Granted Full applications 14 docs

• 260983 Granted

  Layer Hall Farm, Church Road, Layer De La Haye Colchester CO2 0ET

  Application for prior approval under Class Q for the change of use of a former agricultural building to 6 self-contained dwellings.

  27 May 2026 Other
• 261201 Granted

  Keepers Cottage, South Green Road, Fingringhoe Colchester CO5 7DP

  Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed:Formation, Alteration or Maintenance of Private Ways for Agricultural or Forestry use - Provision reliable all-weather access for farm machinery, crop inputs, harvesting operations, gr

  29 Jun 2026 Other
• 261200 Granted

  P R Wormell Farms, Langenhoe Hall, Langenhoe Hall Lane, Langenhoe Colchester CO5 7NA

  Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed:Formation, Alteration or Maintenance of Private Ways for Agricultural or Forestry use

  29 Jun 2026 Other
• 261073 Granted

  Grove Farm, Grove Hill, Langham Colchester CO4 5PJ

  Application for prior notification of agricultural or forestry development - machinery shed for the safe storage and maintenance of two or more tractors, a telehandler and other equipment

  15 Jun 2026 Other
• 261237 Awaiting decision

  Land at former, Bus Depot, Queen Street, Colchester CO1 2PQ

  Essex County Council consultation (CC/COL/61/25/5/01) for: Details pursuant to condition 5 (Construction Environmental Management Plan) of planning permission ref: CC/COL/61/25 (Temporary construction compound comprising office/welfare facilities, storag

  3 Jul 2026 Other