20 Lexden Road, Colchester CO3 3NH

1. 30 Jun 2026

   Received by Colchester

2. 23 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 25 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's median decision took 63 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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.

• 1 Silvanus Close, Colchester Essex CO3 3NN

  230167 Submitted 26 Jan 2023 43m away

  I want to install 8 solar panels on the roof, as per attached quote from So Energy Photos of the positions of the panels on the roof in the quote Type of the panels in the So Energy brochure

  Granted Full applications 10 docs

• 41 Lexden Road, Colchester Essex CO3 3PY

  250804 Submitted 14 Apr 2025 63m away

  85% historically approved · decision due ~9 Jun

  1 Quercus Ilex - overgrown and blocking drive, arborist recommends raising crown height and pruning overhanging branches to provide clearance to garage 2 Chamaecyparis Lawsoniana - blocking light from lounge and bedroom, to be removed to provide light a

  Awaiting decision Trees 11 docs

• 16 West Lodge, Flat 4, West Lodge Road, Colchester Essex CO3 3PH

  251470 Submitted 14 Jul 2025 64m away

  85% historically approved · decision due ~11 Sep

  T1 and T2 Cedar Crown reduce by up to 2m maximum. Crown raise by removing laterals up to 5m from ground level. General tree maintenance.

  Awaiting decision Trees 3 docs

• Beverley Cottage, 13 Beverley Road, Colchester Essex CO3 3NG

  250502 Submitted 12 Mar 2025 89m away

  85% historically approved · decision due ~7 May

  T10 Cherry plum - reduce crown height by 3 metres and crown width by 2 metres

  Awaiting decision Trees 3 docs

• Beverley Cottage, 13 Beverley Road, Colchester Colchester CO3 3NG

  261485 Submitted 11 Aug 2026 89m away

  85% historically approved · decision due ~6 Oct

  T1 Portuguese Laurel - reduce height by 1 metre and crown width by 0.5metres on all aspects T2 Strawberry tree - reduce crown back to previous cuts

  Awaiting decision Trees

• 8 Beverley Road, Colchester Essex CO3 3NG

  260653 Submitted 10 Apr 2026 89m away

  Proposed replacement windows, doors and side/top lights

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing

• 261616 Awaiting decision

  Bouchiers Hall, Kelvedon Road, Messing Colchester CO5 9TW

  T1 Ash - Repeat historic coppice and reduce to a height of 1m. T2 Horse Chestnut - Reduce by a third to reduce sail affect of the canopy and balance overall form of the tree. T3 Horse Chestnut - Reduce crown down to the main fork joint to balance t

  7 Sep 2026 Trees
• 261619 Awaiting decision

  Oaklands Court, Cambridge Road, Colchester CO3 3PE

  Lime - outside Oaklands Court Works as per ECC Place Services specification Crown lift over footway & highway Reason: General tree maintenance

  7 Sep 2026 Trees
• 261614 Awaiting decision

  8a The Avenue, Colchester CO3 3PA

  x 1 Himalayan Birch (H1) to have upper crown reduced by 1-1.5m and sides to be reduced by anywhere between 0.300-0.600m to ensure a balanced crown (leaving a flowing branch line where possible). Crown to also be lifted (removal of lower branches) by

  4 Sep 2026 Trees
• 261596 Awaiting decision

  Handford Place, Queens Road, Colchester CO3 3NY

  T5 - Lime - Reduce by 50% - As per recommendation in tree condition survey. T9 - Lime - Reduce the crown by 50% - as per recommendation in tree condition survey.

  1 Sep 2026 Trees
• 261593 Awaiting decision

  1, Cambridge House, Cambridge Road, Colchester CO3 3NS

  an old pear tree likely 60 years of age cut it down

  1 Sep 2026 Trees