43 Head Street, Colchester CO1 1NH

1. 17 Jun 2026

   Received by Colchester

2. 23 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 12 August 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.

This application is with Colchester for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Colchester decided full applications in a median of 64 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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• Bus Shelter 2506 Col 26 Stop Ec, 29-39 Head Street, Colchester CO1 1NH

  261424 Submitted 3 Aug 2026 50 yards away

  92% historically approved · decision due ~14 Oct

  Digital advert on the real-time passenger information screen located at the bus stop. The screen is already installed. Adverts could be from a broad range of suppliers - both public and private

  Awaiting decision Advertising

• Bus Shelter 2506 Col 26 Stop Ec, 29-39 Head Street, Colchester CO1 1NH

  241402 Submitted 4 Jul 2024 50 yards away

  Double-sided digital displays to replace existing double-sided internally illuminated 6-sheet bus shelter advertising displays. Digital displays to portray static advertising images that change every 10 seconds.

  Granted Advertising 11 docs

• Outside, 29-39 Head Street, Colchester CO1 1NH

  230129 Submitted 19 Jan 2023 50 yards away

  Digital advertisements on real time passenger information display located on high frequency bus corridor, Head Street Colchester. Displays are to inform the public about arrival and departure times ofany bus or train journeys. Wayfinding can also be add

  Refused Advertising 10 docs

• 27 Head Street, Colchester CO1 1NH

  241305 Submitted 26 Jun 2024 50 yards away

  Minor alterations within the existing building to facilitate revised layout. Improvements to the existing shop frontage including redecoration and new signage

  Granted Full applications 20 docs

• 27 Head Street, Colchester CO1 1NH

  241306 Submitted 26 Jun 2024 50 yards away

  Minor alterations within the existing building to facilitate revised layout. Improvements to the existing shop frontage including redecoration and new signage

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 23 docs

• Ellison And Co, Headgate Court, Colchester CO1 1NP

  261052 Submitted 8 Jun 2026 50 yards away

  83% historically approved · decision due ~17 Aug

  Change of Use to Create 2 No. Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) (1x4 bedroom HMO and 1x 6 bedroom HMO)

  Awaiting decision Full applications
  Several homes

• 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