The Albert, Cowdray Avenue, Colchester CO1 1UT

1. 10 Jul 2026

   Received by Colchester

2. 23 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 4 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.

This application is with Colchester for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Colchester decided advertisement consent applications in a median of 64 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

Advertisement consent is judged on two things only: amenity and public safety, not competition or other planning considerations. More in our guide to planning application types.

• McDonalds Restaurants Ltd, Cowdray Avenue, Colchester CO1 1US

  260436 Submitted 11 Mar 2026 64m away

  Proposal for the installation of four rapid electric vehicle charging stations and ancillary equipment within the car park of McDonald's, Colchester Pool.

  Granted Full applications

• Childsplay Adventureland, Childsplay, Adventureland, Clarendon Way, Colchester Essex CO1 1XF

  220685 Submitted 16 Mar 2022 170m away

  Demolition of existing commercial unit and construction of 21no. residential apartments with associated access, parking and landscaping(DRAINAGE STRATEGY REPORT RECEIVED)

  Granted Full applications New dwelling Demolition 36 docs

• 5 Kings Head Court, Colchester Essex CO1 1XY

  260716 Submitted 23 Apr 2026 176m away

  Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 5 of approved application 260088

  Granted Conditions

• 5 Kings Head Court, Colchester Essex CO1 1XY

  241456 Submitted 15 Jul 2024 176m away

  Respite care facility to support up to two young people aged 12 to 18 to allow primary carers a break (Description change).

  Granted Full applications 31 docs

• 1 Kings Meadow Road, Colchester CO1 1XS

  241424 Submitted 11 Jul 2024 199m away

  Single storey front and rear extensions

  Granted Full applications Extension 11 docs
  Small domestic

• 13 Kings Meadow Road, Colchester CO1 1XS

  260638 Submitted 8 Apr 2026 199m away

  Proposed new two storey front extension, plus new Porch

  Granted Full applications Extension
  Small domestic

• 261560 Awaiting decision

  2/3 Eld Lane, Colchester CO1 1LS

  1no. fascia sign.

  25 Aug 2026 Advertising
• 261138 Refused

  The Rising Sun, The Rising Sun, 3 Hythe Station Road, Colchester CO2 8JZ

  Hanging sign from existing pole. Neon signs inside bay windows.

  25 Jun 2026 Advertising
• 261526 Awaiting decision

  1-5 Vine Parade, Wivenhoe Colchester CO7 9HA

  Proposed to install 2x externally illuminated fascia, 2x non illuminated blue fascia, 2x internally applied vinyls, 1x internally applied Store directory, 5x externally applied vinyls

  18 Aug 2026 Advertising
• 261173 Granted

  Holly Trees Museum, High Street, Colchester CO1 1UG

  3no. vertical rectangular banner to the West Elevation of Holly Trees Museum.

  24 Jun 2026 Advertising
• 261424 Awaiting decision

  Bus Shelter 2506 Col 26 Stop Ec, 29-39 Head Street, Colchester CO1 1NH

  Digital advert on the real-time passenger information screen located at the bus stop. The screen is already installed. Adverts could be from a broad range of suppliers - both public and private

  3 Aug 2026 Advertising