Prettygate Convenience Store, 1 Cotman Road, Colchester CO3 4QJ

1. 4 Jun 2026

   Received by Colchester

2. 23 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 30 July 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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• 1 Cotman Road, Colchester CO3 4QJ

  241552 Submitted 26 Jul 2024 50 yards away

  Application for approval of details reserved by condition 5 of approved application 240240

  Granted Conditions 3 docs

• 19 Cotman Road, Colchester CO3 4QL

  260282 Submitted 16 Feb 2026 100 yards away

  Front & side extension and detached garage *Amended description*

  Granted Full applications Extension

• 37 Munnings Road, Colchester CO3 4QG

  261555 Submitted 24 Aug 2026 100 yards away

  83% historically approved · decision due ~27 Oct

  Move existing rear facing window along to allow window within first floor bedroom and then add smaller window to rear where other window has been moved from.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Windows or glazing

• 7 Crome Close, Colchester CO3 4QQ

  230402 Submitted 20 Feb 2023 150 yards away

  Proposed single storey side / rear extension

  Granted Full applications Extension 8 docs
  Small domestic

• 7 Crome Close, Colchester CO3 4QQ

  230403 Submitted 20 Feb 2023 150 yards away

  Proposed Loft Conversion including hip to gable alteration, rear dormer & front facing roof lights

  Granted Lawful development Loft or dormer 8 docs

• 9 Crome Close, Colchester CO3 4QQ

  261584 Submitted 27 Aug 2026 150 yards away

  82% historically approved · decision due ~9 Nov

  Building a side extension to include a bathroom and utility room.

  Awaiting decision Lawful development Extension

• 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