7 Skylark Way, Stanway Colchester CO3 8DG

1. 30 Jun 2026

   Received by Colchester

2. 23 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. 25 Aug 2026

   Decision issued: Refuse

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• 9 Redwing Close, Stanway Colchester CO3 8AL

  212775 Submitted 8 Oct 2021 100 yards away

  Loft conversion to include two roof lights to the front elevation and one roof light to each side elevation (4 x roof lights in total).

  Granted Full applications Loft or dormer 6 docs

• Tollgate Business Park, 11 Tollgate Business Park, Tollgate West Stanway Colchester CO3 8AB

  261622 Submitted 2 Sep 2026 250 yards away

  82% historically approved · decision due ~28 Oct

  Change of use to flexible Use Class E(a)/E(g)(i)-(iii)/B2/B8

  Awaiting decision Full applications

• 42 Christopher Garnett Chase, Stanway Colchester CO3 8BP

  261267 Submitted 8 Jul 2026 300 yards away

  Erection of a pre-fabricated building for use as a dog grooming salon.

  Granted Full applications

• Oldhouse, Church Lane Stanway CO3 8LP

  260102 Submitted 15 Jan 2026 300 yards away

  Proposed single storey rear and side infill extension.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Extension
  Small domestic

• Oldhouse, Church Lane Stanway CO3 8LP

  260092 Submitted 15 Jan 2026 300 yards away

  Proposed single storey rear and side infill extension.

  Granted Full applications Extension
  Small domestic

• Oldhouse, Church Lane, Stanway Essex CO3 8LP

  241312 Submitted 26 Jun 2024 300 yards away

  Proposed outbuilding - to be located in far rear corner of garden.

  Withdrawn Full applications 6 docs

• 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