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Former, Holy Trinity Church, Trinity Street, Colchester CO1 1JN

Awaiting decision Colchester 261277 Listed Building

Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.

Proposal

Update to listed building approval ref: 252042 to reflect amendments required for new operator, and also update to the existing building drawings, following external stone and roof repairs under application 250384, proposal description remains the same a

As published by the council, reference 261277

Application record

Reference
261277
Type
Listed Building
Status
Application Valid
Received
20 Jul 2026
Validated
20 Jul 2026
Ward
Castle
Parish
Colchester
Postcode
CO1 1JN

Site history

Applications at this address on the Colchester register

This site has had 2 applications since 2026.

  • 261283 Awaiting decision

    Former, Holy Trinity Church, Trinity Street, Colchester CO1 1JN

    Application for variation of a condition 2 following grant of planningpermission 252041

    Submitted 20 Jul 2026 Conditions

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 20 Jul 2026

    Received by Colchester

  2. 23 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  3. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 14 September 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.

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

Documents on file for this application

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What happens while it is decided

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.

About heritage and listed building applications

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.

Nearby applications

Within 500 metres

  • Former, Holy Trinity Church, Trinity Street, Colchester CO1 1JN

    261283 Submitted 20 Jul 2026 0m away

    98% historically approved · decision due ~15 Sep

    Application for variation of a condition 2 following grant of planningpermission 252041

    Awaiting decision Conditions
  • 21 Trinity Street, Colchester CO1 1JN

    242171 Submitted 24 Oct 2024 0m away

    85% historically approved · decision due ~26 Dec

    Pruning of willow tree (marked T1 in sketch) where branches are overhanging the adjoining property (24 Trinity Street) and shedding leaves in gutter. Please note: Tree does not have TPO but is in conservation area.

    Awaiting decision Trees 3 docs
  • 17 Trinity Street, Colchester CO1 1JN

    260497 Submitted 18 Mar 2026 0m away

    82% historically approved · decision due ~13 May

    Proposed change of use from E class to C3 single dwelling.

    Awaiting decision Full applications
    Domestic
  • Holy Trinity Church, Trinity Street, Colchester CO1 1JN

    222088 Submitted 10 Aug 2022 0m away

    Re-roofing of south aisle and south chapel (reusing existing clay plain tiles where possible) Associated repairs to existing timber trusses, timber rafters and adjacent lead valley. Installation of remedial ties at eaves level within south chapel. Repa

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings 12 docs
  • 15 Trinity Street, Colchester CO1 1JN

    221337 Submitted 26 May 2022 0m away

    2 storey rear extension (resubmission of 210920)

    Granted Full applications Extension 13 docs
  • 12 Trinity Street, Colchester CO1 1JN

    241289 Submitted 24 Jun 2024 0m away

    Paint Exterior: Externally repaint rendered part of front fa¦ade with breathable paint in off-white (#fffdf1) paint (similar to existing colour). Paint existing door and frame in green (#365c42). New Signage: Remove wooden transom sign above the door. Ad

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings 10 docs

In Colchester

  • 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