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74 Winnock Road, Colchester CO1 2DP

Awaiting decision Colchester 261161 Works to Trees in Conservation Area

Works: Trees Small domestic

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Proposal

One hawthorn tree over 25 years old. Showing signs of dying this tree is over 25 years old and over 20 feet height. It has been planted within 1 foot of the boundary fence in a small garden (aprox 25 foot square). Considerably shading the borders and com

As published by the council, reference 261161

Application record

Reference
261161
Type
Works to Trees in Conservation Area
Status
Application Valid
Received
26 Jun 2026
Validated
26 Jun 2026
Ward
New Town & Christ Church
Parish
Colchester
Postcode
CO1 2DP

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 26 Jun 2026

    Received by Colchester

  2. 23 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  3. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 21 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.

Documents

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What happens while it is decided

This application is with Colchester for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Colchester's median decision took 63 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

About tree works applications

Applications for works to trees cover protected trees: consent under a tree preservation order, or six weeks notice for trees in a conservation area. More in our guide to planning application types.

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