Gilberd School, Brinkley Lane, Colchester CO4 9PU

1. 10 Jul 2026

   Received by Colchester

2. 4 Aug 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 9 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. 18 Sep 2026

   Decision issued: Approve Conditional

Colchester granted permission on 18 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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• Gilberd School, Brinkley Lane, Colchester Essex CO4 9PU

  242316 Submitted 13 Nov 2024 50 yards away

  5 no. flagpoles

  Granted Full applications 5 docs

• 21 Hanbury Gardens, Colchester Essex CO4 9TR

  242054 Submitted 9 Oct 2024 200 yards away

  Single storey rear extension

  Granted Full applications Extension 5 docs
  Small domestic

• Rawlings House, 45 Rawlings Crescent, Colchester Essex CO4 9FB

  252271 Submitted 16 Oct 2025 200 yards away

  83% historically approved · decision due ~11 Dec

  Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 5, 6, 10 & 11 of approved application 250872

  Awaiting decision Full applications 3 docs

• 14 Langdale Drive, Colchester CO4 9TU

  241989 Submitted 1 Oct 2024 250 yards away

  Proposed two storey side extension with proposed rear lean-to extension

  Refused Full applications Extension 10 docs

• 8 Petronius Way, Colchester Essex CO4 9FY

  230408 Submitted 21 Feb 2023 300 yards away

  Partial conversion of garage & single storey rear extension

  Refused Full applications Extension 6 docs
  Small domestic

• 369 Chinook, Colchester CO4 9XT

  261223 Submitted 1 Jul 2026 300 yards away

  Garage conversion.

  Granted 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