11 Valfreda Way, Wivenhoe Colchester CO7 9PJ

1. 27 Jul 2026

   Received by Colchester

2. 31 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. 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, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Colchester decided lawful development applications in a median of 57 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination that existing or proposed works do not need planning permission; the merits of the scheme are not considered. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 2 Victoria Close, Wivenhoe Essex CO7 9PL

  241878 Submitted 16 Sep 2024 62m away

  Replacement Garage with bedroom over.

  Granted Full applications 8 docs

• 4 Britannia Crescent, Wivenhoe Essex CO7 9PE

  223064 Submitted 14 Dec 2022 100m away

  Demolition of existing single storey rear extension and construction of new pitched roof single storey rear extension across full width of rear elevation. Adaptions to existing side passage and convert existing side rooms from store to WC and bathroom to

  Granted Full applications Extension Demolition 9 docs
  Small domestic

• 71 Heath Road, Wivenhoe Essex CO7 9PX

  241960 Submitted 25 Sep 2024 182m away

  Proposed Front Extension with monopitch roof.

  Granted Full applications Extension 8 docs

• 77 Heath Road, Wivenhoe Colchester CO7 9PX

  261492 Submitted 11 Aug 2026 182m away

  82% historically approved · decision due ~27 Oct

  Single storey front extension and associated alterations.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension
  Small domestic

• 6 Rosabelle Avenue, Wivenhoe Colchester CO7 9NX

  252734 Submitted 19 Dec 2025 225m away

  Conversion from 5 bedroom HMO to 2 flats. One located at ground floor and one located at first floor.

  Granted Full applications New dwelling
  Several homes

• 58 The Avenue, Wivenhoe Colchester CO7 9AL

  222993 Submitted 30 Nov 2022 257m away

  Single storey rear extension.

  Granted Full applications Extension 5 docs
  Small domestic

• 261323 Refused

  9 London Land Cottages, Church Road, Wormingford Colchester CO6 3AE

  Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a proposed singlestorey rear extension and additional storey to the side of property.

  16 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• 261322 Granted

  1 Breewood Cottages, School Lane, Great Horkesley Colchester CO6 4BW

  Application for a lawful development certificate for a proposed convertion the existing roof space to provide an additional bedroom, dressing area and en-suite, accessed by a new staircase from the existing first floor.

  16 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• 261647 Awaiting decision

  362d Old Heath Road, Colchester CO2 8DD

  Small extension to existing garage including extending hipped roof over extension

  8 Sep 2026 Lawful development
• 261630 Awaiting decision

  7 Manor Close, Great Horkesley Colchester CO6 4AR

  Application for a Lawful Development Certificate(Proposed)- Creating two infill extensions to side entrance area and to the rear. Various internal remodelling. Externally insulating the existing building (walls and roof). Render all external walls with

  4 Sep 2026 Lawful development
• 261263 Granted

  The Firs, Straight Road, Boxted Colchester CO4 5QX

  Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for existing single storey extension to existing games room previously converted from a garage. The extension accommodates a bedroom and bathroom. The use is ancillary to the residential use of 'The Firs'

  8 Jul 2026 Lawful development