3 The Sergeants Mess, Le Cateau Road, Colchester Colchester 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 heritage and listed building applications in a median of 86 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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

  261193 Submitted 26 Jun 2026 0m away

  82% 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

• 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

• 260922 Refused

  7 West Stockwell Street, Colchester CO1 1HN

  Replacement of timber sashes.

  19 May 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 261650 Awaiting decision

  Threshers, Ford Street, Aldham Colchester CO6 3PH

  Remove existing orangery. New canopy to back snug door. New door and frame. Lime render walls

  8 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 261056 Granted

  New Hall Barn, Copt Hall Lane, Great Wigborourgh Colchester CO5 7RD

  Single storey side & rear extensions

  10 Jun 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 260290 Granted

  79 Magdalen Street, Colchester CO1 2LA

  Change of use from single-family dwelling house (Use Class C3) to a sui generis large house in multiple occupation with a maximum capacityof ten (10) residents.

  20 Feb 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 260233 Granted

  St Martin's Church, West Stockwell Street, Colchester CO1 1HN

  Proposed repair and refurbishment works to the roof

  6 Feb 2026 Heritage and listed buildings