56-56a North Hill, Colchester CO1 1PX

1. 10 Jul 2026

   Received by Colchester

2. 23 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. 4 Sep 2026

   Decision issued: Prior Approval Required (Approved)

Colchester granted permission on 4 September 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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• 67-70, North Hill, Colchester Essex CO1 1PX

  251054 Submitted 20 May 2025 50 yards away

  Application for variation of condition 2 following grant of planning permission 223132

  Granted Conditions 21 docs

• 59 North Hill, Colchester CO1 1PX

  260980 Submitted 27 May 2026 50 yards away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~22 Jul

  Application to discharge condition 5 (ceiling details) and 7 (details of fire protection, sound proofing & insulation) of planning permission 241369

  Awaiting decision Conditions

• 63 North Hill, Colchester CO1 1PX

  212475 Submitted 6 Sep 2021 50 yards away

  86% historically approved · decision due ~8 Nov

  T1 - twin stemmed sycamore tree to be pollarded. Overhangs car park area considerably dropping loads of leaves , which makes the ground often slippery for the residents at age concern.

  Awaiting decision Trees 3 docs

• 57 North Hill, Colchester CO1 1PX

  240717 Submitted 4 Apr 2024 50 yards away

  Change of use from offices to residential, providing 3no self- contained apartments with communal amenity area to the rear.

  Granted Full applications New dwelling 19 docs

• 57 North Hill, Colchester CO1 1PX

  240718 Submitted 4 Apr 2024 50 yards away

  Listed building application for change of use from offices to residential, providing 3no self-contained apartments with communal amenity area to the rear.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings New dwelling 16 docs

• 59 North Hill, Colchester CO1 1PX

  260882 Submitted 13 May 2026 50 yards away

  Application to discharge condition 6 (noise impact assessment), 8 (bin store screen details) and 12 (travel pack)of planning permission 241368

  Granted Conditions

• 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