West House, 43 South Street, Colchester CO2 7BJ

1. 18 Jun 2026

   Received by Colchester

2. 14 Aug 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 21 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 9 October 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.

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• 40 Chapel Street South, Colchester CO2 7AZ

  260826 Submitted 5 May 2026 50 yards away

  Installation of new external mechanical plant on the existing flat roof to serve the building's heating and ventilation system.

  Granted Full applications

• 53 Butt Road, Colchester CO3 3BZ

  223021 Submitted 5 Dec 2022 150 yards away

  Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed change of use from Class E to dwellinghouse Class C3

  Granted Full applications 6 docs
  Domestic

• Colchester Samaritans Hall, Walsingham Road, Colchester CO2 7BP

  222955 Submitted 29 Nov 2022 200 yards away

  Installation of four air source heat pumps and solar panels to reduce the buildings carbon foot print.

  Granted Full applications 6 docs

• 3 The Sergeants Mess, Le Cateau Road, Colchester Colchester CO2 7TD

  261194 Submitted 26 Jun 2026 200 yards away

  91% historically approved · decision due ~21 Aug

  Listed building consent application for proposed installation ofbreathable loft insulation around boarded loft for storage of sensitive instruments and paintings, and installation a lightweight modular loft stair for safe access to loft space, external

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings

• 3 The Sergeants Mess, Le Cateau Road, Colchester Essex CO2 7TD

  261193 Submitted 26 Jun 2026 200 yards away

  83% historically approved · decision due ~21 Aug

  Proposed installation of breathable loft insulation around boarded loft for storage of sensitive instruments and paintings, and installation a lightweight modular loft stair for safe access to loft space, external maintenance works to windows and gutte

  Awaiting decision Full applications Windows or glazing

• 14 Headgate, Colchester CO3 3BS

  250160 Submitted 28 Jan 2025 200 yards away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~25 Mar

  Application to discharge condition 10 (CMP) of planning permission 242360

  Awaiting decision Conditions 4 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