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 78 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

Listed building consent is needed for works that affect the special interest of a listed building, and carrying out such works without it is a criminal offence. More in our guide to planning application types.

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

  261193 Submitted 26 Jun 2026 50 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

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

  261135 Submitted 18 Jun 2026 200 yards away

  83% 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 250 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

• 111 Butt Road, Colchester CO3 3DL

  260099 Submitted 22 Jan 2026 250 yards away

  86% 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 250 yards 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 250 yards 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

• 261344 Granted

  51 East Hill, Colchester CO1 2QY

  Like for like renewal of the existing roof covering. The existing handmade clay peg tiles will be retained and reused where serviceable.Reclaimed handmade clay peg tiles will be used to make up the anticipated shortfall and selected to match the existi

  Received 21 Jul, published by the council 21 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 261786 Awaiting decision

  Green Farm House, Copford Green, Copford Colchester CO6 1BZ

  Listed building consent application for demolition of the existing dilapidated outbuildings and construction of a new single-storey extension to the north of the dwelling, together with the constructionof a two-bay garage in place of the existing garage.

  Received 5 Oct, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 261423 Granted

  Natural History Museum, Natural History Museum, High Street, Colchester CO1 1DN

  Repair and conservation of the West Tower, including works to the facade, structural repairs, a replacement roof and new external rainwater pipes.

  Received 3 Aug, published by the council 9 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 261310 Granted

  The Co-Operative Bank Colchester, Albert Hall, High Street, Colchester CO1 1JW

  Listed Building Consent for internal and external elevation and refurbishment works to the existing bank premises

  Received 20 Jul, published by the council 23 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 261759 Awaiting decision

  Braiswick Farm, Braiswick Lane, Colchester CO4 5ED

  Removal of non-original fireplace brickwork and timber lintel. Replacement of damaged timber lintel. Part removal of repaired internal masonry wall and replacement of timber lintel

  Received 29 Sep, published by the council 6 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings