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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• 5 Ashley Gardens, Colchester CO3 3QG

  261542 Submitted 20 Aug 2026 50 yards away

  81% historically approved · decision due ~21 Oct

  Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed Installation of Solar PV System to the South and East roof of dwellingand existing outbuilding. Installation of battery storage located North of the property.

  Awaiting decision Lawful development

• 81 Lexden Road, Colchester CO3 3QF

  212909 Submitted 21 Oct 2021 100 yards away

  86% historically approved · decision due ~30 Dec

  Crown reduction required to multiple multi-stem Laburnum sp. (the lower 3 m are encased in an ivy hedge making exact number of stems difficult to establish) to bring crown height down to gutter level of 81 Lexden Road. This will reduce the leaf fall into

  Awaiting decision Trees 1 doc

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

  222971 Submitted 1 Dec 2022 100 yards 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 150 yards away

  86% 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 150 yards 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 150 yards away

  86% 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

• 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