Planning application
37 Queensberry Avenue, Copford Colchester CO6 1YS
Works: Extension Demolition Small domestic
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Proposal
Proposed demolition of existing rear conservatory and front porch. New single storey rear extension. New front porch. Conversion of garage to habitable space.
As published by the council, reference 261383
Application record
- Reference
- 261383
- Type
- Full (8 Week Determination)
- Status
- Application Valid
- Received
- 27 Jul 2026
- Validated
- 27 Jul 2026
- Ward
- Marks Tey & Layer
- Parish
- Copford with Easthorpe
- Postcode
- CO6 1YS
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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27 Jul 2026
Received by Colchester
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31 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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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.
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
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