5 James Street, Colchester CO1 2BP

1. 6 Jul 2026

   Received by Colchester

2. 23 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 31 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.

• 2 Kendall Road, Colchester CO1 2BN

  261413 Submitted 3 Aug 2026 50 yards away

  82% historically approved · decision due ~5 Oct

  Proposed change of use for existing outbuilding to holiday let

  Awaiting decision Full applications

• 25 Winnock Road, Colchester CO1 2BG

  230502 Submitted 1 Mar 2023 100 yards away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~26 Apr

  Application to discharge condition 6 (CMP) of planning permission 200322

  Awaiting decision Conditions 11 docs

• 25 Winnock Road, Colchester CO1 2BG

  230784 Submitted 30 Mar 2023 100 yards away

  Application to vary condition 2 (drawings) following grant of planning permission 200322 - to allow for the addition of a room inthe second floor roof space.

  Refused Conditions 38 docs

• Aldi Supermarket, Magdalen Street, Colchester CO1 2FJ

  261754 Submitted 28 Sep 2026 150 yards away

  82% historically approved · decision due ~23 Nov

  Erection of 1no. reverse vending machine.

  Awaiting decision Full applications

• 88-90, Military Road, Colchester Essex CO1 2AN

  230148 Submitted 23 Jan 2023 150 yards away

  Roof extension and rear extension to create an additional flat. (Revised Plans)

  Refused Full applications Extension 33 docs

• 72-78 Military Road, Colchester CO1 2AN

  260193 Submitted 30 Jan 2026 150 yards away

  Full planning permission for 28 no. affordable dwellings, including associated gardens, boundary treatments, soft and hard landscaping, drainage and associated infrastructure.

  Granted Full applications

• 261747 Awaiting decision

  48 Castle Road, Colchester CO1 1UN

  T1 - Plum - Formative prune.T2 - Apple - Formative prune

  Received 28 Sep, published by the council 6 Oct 2026 Trees
• 261623 Awaiting decision

  102 Coast Road, West Mersea Colchester CO5 8NA

  1. Pear tree. Pruning by 25% as the branches are interfering with the telephone line 2. Prunus Carasifera. Cherry Plum to be reduced by 25%. Branches are overhanging the road and lorries break off the branches. 3. Apple tree. Reduce by 25%. The

  Received 7 Sep, published by the council 6 Oct 2026 Trees
• 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

  Received 7 Sep, published by the council 13 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

  Received 7 Sep, published by the council 13 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

  Received 4 Sep, published by the council 13 Sep 2026 Trees