1, Orchard Court, Sussex Road, Colchester CO3 3QY

1. 26 May 2026

   Received by Colchester

2. 9 Jul 2026

   Decision issued: Approve Conditional

3. 23 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Colchester granted permission on 9 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.

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• Land Adjacent To, 3 Highfield Drive, Colchester CO3 3QA

  222971 Submitted 1 Dec 2022 81m away

  Creation of a three bedroom detached house.

  Refused Full applications New dwelling 20 docs

• 57 Lexden Road, Colchester Essex CO3 3PZ

  250172 Submitted 29 Jan 2025 115m away

  85% historically approved · decision due ~26 Mar

  x 1 Cut leaf Beech (B1) to be trimmed/reduced back to previous points (leaving a flowing branch line where possible). Remaining crownto be thinned by up to 20% and crown to be lifted (removal of lower branches) up to 3m.

  Awaiting decision Trees 3 docs

• 53a Lexden Road, Colchester CO3 3PZ

  230227 Submitted 2 Feb 2023 115m away

  Proposed blocking up of one side window and replacement with a fire escape compliant window. Increasing the height of the chimney to the single storey garden room to rear. Replacing the roof to the existinggarage outbuilding.

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 4 docs
  Small domestic

• 53a Lexden Road, Colchester CO3 3PZ

  260499 Submitted 26 Mar 2026 115m away

  85% historically approved · decision due ~21 May

  T1 - Yew Tree - Reduce height of Tree by approx. 2.5m. Reduce by 2.5m to lose irregularity and bring the height back in line with main crown. Crown lift over Neighbours driveway to 5m above ground level. To allow unhindered vehicular access, the Neighbo

  Awaiting decision Trees

• Lexden Lodge Kindergarten, 26 Lexden Road, Colchester CO3 3QD

  261004 Submitted 2 Jun 2026 137m away

  85% historically approved · decision due ~28 Jul

  We wish to pollard 5 trees at the back of our property. These are located at the rear of the property at the back of the car park. They boundary our next door neighbours homes and have damaged both propertys. We wish to remedy this matter by pollarding

  Awaiting decision Trees

• Grove Lodge, Highfield Drive, Colchester CO3 3QB

  222549 Submitted 10 Oct 2022 142m away

  Proposed new dwelling to replace derelict piggery. Conversion of existing summerhouse to provide ancillary 4-bay cart lodge.

  Refused Full applications New dwelling 31 docs
  Domestic

• 261315 Granted

  27 Lincoln Way, Colchester CO1 2RJ

  Erection of single storey rear extension

  15 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 261223 Granted

  369 Chinook, Colchester CO4 9XT

  Garage conversion.

  1 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 261083 Granted

  23 Templewood Road, Colchester CO4 3EZ

  Conversion of existing attached garage to ancillary annexe and erection of single-storey rear extension to existing garage to providestorage and shower room to main house.

  12 Jun 2026 Full applications
• 261319 Granted

  7 Elmstead Road, Wivenhoe Colchester CO7 9HX

  Erection of a garden room extension following the removal of an existing conservatory.

  16 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 261272 Refused

  148 Rowhedge Road, Rowhedge Colchester CO5 7JP

  Proposal for a replacement dwelling and new garage

  9 Jul 2026 Full applications