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

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.

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

  261194 Submitted 26 Jun 2026 0m away

  87% 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

• West House, 43 South Street, Colchester CO2 7BJ

  261135 Submitted 18 Jun 2026 179m away

  82% historically approved · decision due ~9 Oct

  Springfield Porta Cabin used as office space/storage - temporary structure.

  Awaiting decision Full applications

• 53 Butt Road, Colchester CO3 3BZ

  223021 Submitted 5 Dec 2022 211m 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

• 111 Butt Road, Colchester CO3 3DL

  260099 Submitted 22 Jan 2026 226m away

  85% historically approved · decision due ~19 Mar

  T1 - sycamore tree . Remove to ground level. Tree is pushing low levelwall and causing damage . Tree is close to public footpath.

  Awaiting decision Trees

• 28 Alexandra Road, Colchester CO3 3DF

  261293 Submitted 13 Jul 2026 234m away

  Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3, 4, 5, 6, 8 & 9 of application 231648

  Granted Conditions

• 28 Alexandra Road, Colchester Essex CO3 3DF

  231648 Submitted 10 Jul 2023 234m away

  Infill development comprising 1 x 3-bedroom detached house with associated parking and garden amenity (resubmission of 222483)

  Granted Full applications New dwelling Extension 39 docs

• 261315 Granted

  27 Lincoln Way, Colchester CO1 2RJ

  Erection of single storey rear extension

  15 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 261223 Granted

  369 Chinook, Colchester CO4 9XT

  Garage conversion.

  1 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 261083 Granted

  23 Templewood Road, Colchester CO4 3EZ

  Conversion of existing attached garage to ancillary annexe and erection of single-storey rear extension to existing garage to providestorage and shower room to main house.

  12 Jun 2026 Full applications
• 261319 Granted

  7 Elmstead Road, Wivenhoe Colchester CO7 9HX

  Erection of a garden room extension following the removal of an existing conservatory.

  16 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 261272 Refused

  148 Rowhedge Road, Rowhedge Colchester CO5 7JP

  Proposal for a replacement dwelling and new garage

  9 Jul 2026 Full applications