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. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 28 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 heritage and listed building applications in a median of 82 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

Listed building consent is needed for works that affect the special interest of a listed building, and carrying out such works without it is a criminal offence. More in our guide to planning application types.

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

  261422 Submitted 3 Aug 2026 0m away

  82% historically approved · decision due ~28 Sep

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

  Awaiting decision Full applications Roofing

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

  260144 Submitted 22 Jan 2026 0m 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 32m away

  98% 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 32m 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 32m away

  98% 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 32m 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

• 260233 Granted

  St Martin's Church, West Stockwell Street, Colchester CO1 1HN

  Proposed repair and refurbishment works to the roof

  6 Feb 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 261580 Awaiting decision

  White Lodge, Roundbush Road, Layer Marney Colchester CO5 9UR

  Listed building consent application for proposed demolition of existing conservatory and replacement with orangery. Rebuild existing barn into office, gym and annex. Minor internal amendments and windows/ doors to rear wing. Associated revised patio and

  27 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 260433 Granted

  Crapes, Rectory Road, Aldham Colchester CO6 3RR

  Listed building application for Demolition of later additions Grade IIListed Building. Single storey extension. Renovation to cottage including reinstatement of timber weatherboarding to cottage, re- rendering rear section of building, replacement timbe

  11 Mar 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 261137 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 Heritage and listed buildings
• 252492 Granted

  9 North Hill, Colchester CO1 1DZ

  Change of use from E(b) to Sui Generis Hot food takeaway (basement andpart ground floor) and C4 HMO (first and second floors and part groundfloor.

  18 Nov 2025 Heritage and listed buildings