48 Sycamore Road, Colchester CO4 3NT

1. 29 Jun 2026

   Received by Colchester

2. 23 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. 24 Aug 2026

   Decision issued: Approve Conditional

Colchester granted permission on 24 August 2026, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

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• 16 Hickory Avenue, Colchester CO4 3NZ

  260673 Submitted 13 Apr 2026 150 yards away

  Formation of permeable hardstanding within the front garden to provideoff-street parking for residential property.

  Granted Lawful development

• 16 Spruce Avenue, Colchester CO4 3NX

  212399 Submitted 28 Aug 2021 200 yards away

  82% historically approved · decision due ~23 Oct

  First Floor Side Extension

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension 10 docs

• 54 Laburnum Grove, Colchester Essex CO4 3ND

  242002 Submitted 2 Oct 2024 300 yards away

  Rear Extension and Interior modifications.

  Granted Full applications Extension 5 docs

• Trippier House, 22 Blackthorn Avenue, Colchester CO4 3PU

  222856 Submitted 15 Nov 2022 350 yards away

  Change of use of Care Home (C2 use) to House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) (Sui Generis use)

  Refused Full applications 22 docs

• 8 Forest Road, Colchester CO4 3RP

  261155 Submitted 22 Jun 2026 350 yards away

  Application to discharge condition 5 (cycle parking facilities) and 7 (refuse & recycling storage facilities) of planning permission 260257

  Granted Conditions

• 8 Forest Road, Colchester CO4 3RP

  261123 Submitted 17 Jun 2026 350 yards away

  82% historically approved · decision due ~12 Aug

  Application to vary condition 6 (number of staff) of planning permission 260257

  Awaiting decision Full applications

• 261090 Granted

  46 Birch Street, Birch Colchester CO2 0ND

  Single storey rear extension and conversion of existing garage to habitable accommodation

  Received 15 Jun, published by the council 23 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 261036 Granted

  Rowneys Farm, Crepping Hall Road, Wakes Colne CO6 2AS

  Demolition of four existing buildings on site and the creation of two x 3 bedroom dwellings (Proposed fallback Scheme)

  Received 5 Jun, published by the council 23 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 261429 Granted

  Outside, 23 St. Johns Walk, Colchester CO2 7AL

  This is a request to install a Real Time Passenger Information totem close to the steps of 35 St John's Street (Poundstretcher).

  Received 3 Aug, published by the council 31 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 261465 Granted

  37 Hamilton Road, Colchester CO3 3DZ

  The conversion of 2no flats to 1no 3 bed dwelling.

  Received 7 Aug, published by the council 7 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 261476 Granted

  Stable House, Berechurch Hall Road, Colchester CO2 9NW

  Replacement of existing tennis court (private use) with an equestrian manege (private use)

  Received 10 Aug, published by the council 21 Aug 2026 Full applications