Albert Hall, High Street, Colchester CO1 1JW

1. 14 Jul 2026

   Received by Colchester

2. 27 Jul 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 14 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 21 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. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.

The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.

Advertisement consent controls signs, hoardings and other adverts. The council may only judge two things: amenity, meaning the effect on the appearance of the building and area, and public safety, chiefly whether a sign distracts road users or obstructs sight lines. Other planning considerations, such as competition between businesses, do not apply.

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• The Co-Operative Bank Colchester, Albert Hall, High Street, Colchester CO1 1JW

  261309 Submitted 20 Jul 2026 0m away

  82% historically approved · decision due ~14 Sep

  Upgrade to existing modern external elevation elements.

  Awaiting decision Full applications

• The Co-Operative Bank Colchester, Albert Hall, High Street, Colchester CO1 1JW

  261310 Submitted 20 Jul 2026 0m away

  87% historically approved · decision due ~14 Sep

  Listed Building Consent for upgrade to existing modern external elevation elements.

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings

• Co-Operative Bank Plc, Albert Hall, High Street, Colchester Essex CO1 1JW

  222502 Submitted 3 Oct 2022 0m away

  To erect a aluminium, 14 inch diameter, blue plaque on the front wall of the Albert Hall

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 11 docs

• 156C High Street, Colchester Essex CO1 1PG

  221719 Submitted 8 Jul 2022 12m away

  The proposal is for a backlit logo to be displayed along with backlit lettering on 3 individual acylic panels.

  Refused Advertising 12 docs

• Flats 1 - 17, 1 Bank Passage, Colchester CO1 1HZ

  261294 Submitted 13 Jul 2026 40m away

  85% historically approved · decision due ~17 Sep

  Certificate of Lawfulness for the existing use of the building as 17 self-contained flats.

  Awaiting decision Lawful development New dwelling

• Barclays Bank Plc, 9 High Street, Colchester CO1 1DA

  261164 Submitted 22 Jun 2026 50m away

  82% historically approved · decision due ~27 Aug

  New Smart ATM and New tablet sign to be installed. Existing Aperture to be adapted to serve new ATM.

  Awaiting decision Full applications

• 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