Planning application
The Heckford Angel, Maldon Road, Birch Colchester CO3 0SP
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Renovation, refurbishment and alteration of listed building, includingdemolition of modern additions, together with change of use to office,cafe, and tourist accomodation. (The proposed works are in addition tothose previously approved under applications
As published by the council, reference 261059
Application record
- Reference
- 261059
- Type
- Listed Building
- Status
- Application Valid
- Received
- 10 Jun 2026
- Validated
- 10 Jul 2026
- Ward
- Marks Tey & Layer
- Parish
- Birch
- Postcode
- CO3 0SP
Site history
Applications at this address on the Colchester register
This site has had 2 applications since 2026.
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261058 Awaiting decision
The Heckford Angel, Maldon Road, Birch Colchester CO3 0SP
Renovation, refurbishment and alteration of listed building, includingdemolition of modern additions, together with change of use to office,cafe, and tourist accomodation. (The proposed works are in addition tothose previously approved under applications
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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10 Jun 2026
Received by Colchester
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10 Jul 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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23 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 4 September 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
Colchester took a median of 63 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
Documents on file for this application
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Open the documentsWhat happens while it is decided
This application is with Colchester for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Colchester decided heritage and listed building applications in a median of 86 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.
About heritage and listed building applications
Listed building consent is needed for works that affect the special interest of a listed building, and carrying out such works without it is a criminal offence. More in our guide to planning application types.
Nearby applications
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The Heckford Angel, Maldon Road, Birch Colchester CO3 0SP
82% historically approved · decision due ~4 Sep
Renovation, refurbishment and alteration of listed building, includingdemolition of modern additions, together with change of use to office,cafe, and tourist accomodation. (The proposed works are in addition tothose previously approved under applications
Awaiting decision Full applications -
Angel Inn, Maldon Road, Birch Essex CO3 0SP
98% historically approved · decision due ~19 Mar
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 4, 8, 12 and15 of application 241539
Awaiting decision Conditions 9 docs -
Angel Inn, Maldon Road, Birch Colchester CO3 0SP
Application for variation of condition 2 following grant of planning application 232307.
Granted Conditions 20 docs -
Angel Inn, Maldon Road, Birch Colchester CO3 0SP
Listed Building application for the renovation and refurbishment of the listed building, including demolition of modern additions, all as described on the attached drawings, together with the erection of new overnight accommodation for tourists and assoc
Granted Heritage and listed buildings Demolition 19 docs -
Heckford Bridge Cottage, Maldon Road, Birch Colchester CO3 0SP
82% historically approved · decision due ~1 Oct
Removal of existing porch. New porch and cladding to the main house.
Awaiting decision Full applications ExtensionSmall domestic -
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