Natural History Museum, Natural History Museum, High Street, Colchester CO1 1DN

1. 3 Aug 2026

   Received by Colchester

2. 9 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. 2 Oct 2026

   Decision issued: Approve Conditional

Colchester granted permission on 2 October 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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• Natural History Museum, High Street, Colchester CO1 1DN

  261422 Submitted 3 Aug 2026 50 yards away

  Repair and conservation of the West Tower, including works to the facade, structural repairs, a replacement roof and new external rainwater pipes.

  Granted Full applications Roofing

• 61a-62 High Street, Colchester CO1 1DN

  260144 Submitted 22 Jan 2026 50 yards away

  RESUBMSSION OF A LAPSED APPLICATION (202053): Proposed conversion / extension of upper floors to create 9 residential units over the existing premises at 61-62 High Street

  Granted Full applications Extension

• 107A High Street, Colchester Essex CO1 1TH

  231170 Submitted 12 May 2023 50 yards away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~7 Jul

  Application to discharge condition 3 (window details) & 8 (CEMP) of planning permission 230465

  Awaiting decision Conditions Windows or glazing 6 docs

• Former Conservative Club, 107 High Street, Colchester CO1 1TH

  230465 Submitted 25 Feb 2023 50 yards away

  Change of use of ground floor only of Former Conservative Club (Class F2) to Retail Use (Class E) and extension of existing retail floorspace and restoration of shopfront and making good.

  Granted Full applications Extension Windows or glazing 16 docs

• Opposite, The Castle Inn Public House, 92 High Street, Colchester CO1 1TH

  212438 Submitted 2 Sep 2021 50 yards away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~28 Oct

  Application to discharge condition 4 of approved application 210281

  Awaiting decision Conditions 3 docs

• 93-94 High Street, Colchester CO1 1TH

  260681 Submitted 14 Apr 2026 50 yards away

  Proposed change of use from Class E (former Funeral Directors) to a mixed-use scheme including Class E, Commercial Office space to the ground floor and 5 x 1 Bedroom Flats (Class C3 Dwellinghouses). The proposals include communal bike and bin stores, and

  Granted Full applications New dwelling

• 261344 Granted

  51 East Hill, Colchester CO1 2QY

  Like for like renewal of the existing roof covering. The existing handmade clay peg tiles will be retained and reused where serviceable.Reclaimed handmade clay peg tiles will be used to make up the anticipated shortfall and selected to match the existi

  Received 21 Jul, published by the council 21 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 261786 Awaiting decision

  Green Farm House, Copford Green, Copford Colchester CO6 1BZ

  Listed building consent application for demolition of the existing dilapidated outbuildings and construction of a new single-storey extension to the north of the dwelling, together with the constructionof a two-bay garage in place of the existing garage.

  Received 5 Oct, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 261310 Granted

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

  Listed Building Consent for internal and external elevation and refurbishment works to the existing bank premises

  Received 20 Jul, published by the council 23 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 261759 Awaiting decision

  Braiswick Farm, Braiswick Lane, Colchester CO4 5ED

  Removal of non-original fireplace brickwork and timber lintel. Replacement of damaged timber lintel. Part removal of repaired internal masonry wall and replacement of timber lintel

  Received 29 Sep, published by the council 6 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 261400 Granted

  Rookery Cottage, 49 High Street, Rowhedge Colchester CO5 7ET

  Internal alterations, new proposed staircase and 2no. new door openings. Restoration of external balcony.

  Received 29 Jul, published by the council 9 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings