Planning application
Former, Holy Trinity Church, Trinity Street, Colchester CO1 1JN
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.
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261283 Awaiting decision
Former, Holy Trinity Church, Trinity Street, Colchester CO1 1JN
Application for variation of a condition 2 following grant of planningpermission 252041
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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20 Jul 2026
Received by Colchester
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23 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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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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Open the documentsWhat happens while it is decided
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Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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Former, Holy Trinity Church, Trinity Street, Colchester CO1 1JN
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
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
82% historically approved · decision due ~13 May
Proposed change of use from E class to C3 single dwelling.
Awaiting decision Full applicationsDomestic -
Holy Trinity Church, Trinity Street, Colchester CO1 1JN
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
2 storey rear extension (resubmission of 210920)
Granted Full applications Extension 13 docs -
12 Trinity Street, Colchester CO1 1JN
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
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