Almonds Farm, Winters Hill, Layer Marney Colchester CO5 9UZ

1. 29 May 2026

   Received by Colchester

2. 16 Jun 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 23 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 11 August 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

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• Layer Marney House, Roundbush Road, Layer Marney Colchester CO5 9UR

  260732 Submitted 21 Apr 2026 325m away

  Listed building application for alteration and extension of an existing dwelling

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Extension
  Domestic

• Layer Marney House, Roundbush Road, Layer Marney Colchester CO5 9UR

  260731 Submitted 21 Apr 2026 325m away

  Alteration and extension of an existing dwelling

  Granted Full applications Extension
  Domestic

• White Lodge, Roundbush Road, Layer Marney Colchester CO5 9UR

  261580 Submitted 27 Aug 2026 325m away

  87% historically approved · decision due ~22 Oct

  Listed building consent application for proposed demolition of existing conservatory and replacement with orangery. Rebuild existing barn into office, gym and annex. Minor internal amendments and windows/ doors to rear wing. Associated revised patio and

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings Extension Demolition +1

• White Lodge, Roundbush Road, Layer Marney Colchester CO5 9UR

  261578 Submitted 27 Aug 2026 325m away

  82% historically approved · decision due ~22 Oct

  Proposed demolition of existing conservatory and replacement with orangery. Rebuild existing barn into office, gym and annex. Minor internal amendments and windows / doors to rear wing. Associated revised patio and outdoor swimming pool.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension Demolition +1

• 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