4 Elm Grove, Wivenhoe Colchester CO7 9AY

1. 18 Jun 2026

   Received by Colchester

2. 23 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 13 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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• 14 Elm Grove, Wivenhoe Essex CO7 9AY

  241907 Submitted 19 Sep 2024 50 yards away

  Demolition of part of existing and construction of first floor side and rear extensions. Addition of single storey rear extension.

  Granted Full applications Extension Demolition 12 docs
  Small domestic

• 7 Elm Grove, Wivenhoe Essex CO7 9AY

  222720 Submitted 30 Oct 2022 50 yards away

  Conversion of single garage and include DEFRA-exempt wood burner with flue, with access to lean-to.

  Withdrawn Full applications 22 docs

• 3 Beech Avenue, Wivenhoe Colchester CO7 9AR

  260220 Submitted 4 Feb 2026 100 yards away

  Internal reconfiguration and extensions to the existing 1.5 storey dwelling to provide a contemporary family home.

  Granted Full applications Extension
  Domestic

• Woodlands Corner, Woodland Way, Wivenhoe Colchester CO7 9AT

  242580 Submitted 17 Dec 2024 200 yards away

  Erect covered walkway between existing bungalow and garage

  Granted Full applications 11 docs

• 19 Woodland Way, Wivenhoe Essex CO7 9AT

  230052 Submitted 10 Jan 2023 200 yards away

  Single storey rear / side extension

  Granted Full applications Extension 9 docs
  Small domestic

• 20 Woodland Way, Wivenhoe Essex CO7 9AT

  242068 Submitted 11 Oct 2024 200 yards away

  Proposed Extensions, Modifications & New Outbuilding

  Granted Full applications Extension 15 docs

• 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