11 Handford Place, Queen's Road, Colchester CO3 3NY

1. 14 Jul 2026

   Received by Colchester

2. 23 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. 8 Sep 2026

   Decision issued: Approve Conditional

Colchester granted permission on 8 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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• Handford Place, Queens Road, Colchester CO3 3NY

  242345 Submitted 17 Nov 2024 50 yards away

  86% historically approved · decision due ~20 Jan

  Beech (T34) - Reduce over extend branches at top of crown by approximately 1-2 metres. Reduce the eastern side of the tree (overhanging Queens Road) by 2 metres to balance crown. All branches to be cut back to natural pruning points

  Awaiting decision Trees 3 docs

• 2 Handford Place, Queen's Road, Colchester CO3 3NY

  260906 Submitted 15 May 2026 50 yards away

  Existing window opening enlarged to accommodate new external door and top light

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing

• Handford Place, Queens Road, Colchester CO3 3NY

  261596 Submitted 1 Sep 2026 50 yards away

  86% historically approved · decision due ~27 Oct

  T5 - Lime - Reduce by 50% - As per recommendation in tree condition survey. T9 - Lime - Reduce the crown by 50% - as per recommendation in tree condition survey.

  Awaiting decision Trees

• 1 Queens Road, Colchester Essex CO3 3NZ

  250497 Submitted 12 Mar 2025 100 yards away

  86% historically approved · decision due ~7 May

  T1 - Lime Tree - Front Garden - Reduce to previous cutting points, approx. 2m off. Regular maintenance work to control size of Tree for location.

  Awaiting decision Trees 3 docs

• West Lodge, 3A Queens Road, Colchester Essex CO3 3NZ

  250238 Submitted 7 Feb 2025 100 yards away

  86% historically approved · decision due ~8 Apr

  H1 - Yes Bush X 2 - 1. Trim and tidy into shape. 2. Yew on east side -avoiding excessive trimming on east side (driveway side) to encourage growth and allow the gap to fill naturally towards Silver Birch. G2 - Silver Birch X 3 - 1. Reduce to previous an

  Awaiting decision Trees 6 docs

• Queens Lodge, 3B Queens Road, Colchester CO3 3NZ

  261403 Submitted 30 Jul 2026 100 yards away

  82% historically approved · decision due ~24 Sep

  Conversion of vacant former care home into 1 x 5 bedroom assisted living facility (4 resident bedrooms and 1 staff bedroom) along with aself contained 1 bedroom supported flat. Changes to elevations and fenestration. Changes to soft and hard landscaping.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Windows or glazing

• 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