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Bus Shelter 2506 Col 26 Stop Ec, 29-39 Head Street, Colchester CO1 1NH

Awaiting decision Colchester 261424 Advertisement Consent

Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.

Proposal

Digital advert on the real-time passenger information screen located at the bus stop. The screen is already installed. Adverts could be from a broad range of suppliers - both public and private

As published by the council, reference 261424

Application record

Reference
261424
Type
Advertisement Consent
Status
Application Valid
Received
3 Aug 2026
Validated
19 Aug 2026
Ward
Castle
Parish
Colchester
Postcode
CO1 1NH

Site history

Applications at this address on the Colchester register

This site has had 2 applications since 2024: 1 approved, 0 refused.

  • 241402 Granted

    Bus Shelter 2506 Col 26 Stop Ec, 29-39 Head Street, Colchester CO1 1NH

    Double-sided digital displays to replace existing double-sided internally illuminated 6-sheet bus shelter advertising displays. Digital displays to portray static advertising images that change every 10 seconds.

    Decided 10 Sep 2024 Advertising

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 3 Aug 2026

    Received by Colchester

  2. 19 Aug 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 31 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  4. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 14 October 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

Documents on file for this application

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What happens while it is decided

This application is with Colchester for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Colchester decided advertisement consent applications in a median of 61 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

About advertisement consent applications

Advertisement consent is judged on two things only: amenity and public safety, not competition or other planning considerations. More in our guide to planning application types.

Nearby applications

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  • Bus Shelter 2506 Col 26 Stop Ec, 29-39 Head Street, Colchester CO1 1NH

    241402 Submitted 4 Jul 2024 50 yards away

    Double-sided digital displays to replace existing double-sided internally illuminated 6-sheet bus shelter advertising displays. Digital displays to portray static advertising images that change every 10 seconds.

    Granted Advertising 11 docs
  • Outside, 29-39 Head Street, Colchester CO1 1NH

    230129 Submitted 19 Jan 2023 50 yards away

    Digital advertisements on real time passenger information display located on high frequency bus corridor, Head Street Colchester. Displays are to inform the public about arrival and departure times ofany bus or train journeys. Wayfinding can also be add

    Refused Advertising 10 docs
  • 27 Head Street, Colchester CO1 1NH

    241305 Submitted 26 Jun 2024 50 yards away

    Minor alterations within the existing building to facilitate revised layout. Improvements to the existing shop frontage including redecoration and new signage

    Granted Full applications 20 docs
  • 27 Head Street, Colchester CO1 1NH

    241306 Submitted 26 Jun 2024 50 yards away

    Minor alterations within the existing building to facilitate revised layout. Improvements to the existing shop frontage including redecoration and new signage

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings 23 docs
  • 43 Head Street, Colchester CO1 1NH

    261125 Submitted 17 Jun 2026 50 yards away

    83% historically approved · decision due ~12 Aug

    Proposed change of use from use class E to use class F with First floor side/rear side room extension

    Awaiting decision Full applications Extension
  • Ellison And Co, Headgate Court, Colchester CO1 1NP

    261052 Submitted 8 Jun 2026 50 yards away

    83% historically approved · decision due ~17 Aug

    Change of Use to Create 2 No. Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) (1x4 bedroom HMO and 1x 6 bedroom HMO)

    Awaiting decision Full applications
    Several homes

In Colchester

  • 261306 Granted

    Albert Hall, High Street, Colchester CO1 1JW

    2no. internal hanging signs, powder-coated aluminium tray sign with illuminated push-through acrylic lettering.

    Received 14 Jul, published by the council 14 Aug 2026 Advertising
  • 261758 Awaiting decision

    Units 1 to 3, Lightship Way, Colchester CO2 8JX

    Display of a flex-face illuminated sign and digitally printed images on gym entrance windows. Flex Face Illuminated Sign (6160mm x 200mm) mounted at high level above Gym entrance. Multi-panel Digitally Printed vinyl adhered to multiple glazing panels at

    Received 29 Sep, published by the council 6 Oct 2026 Advertising
  • 261354 Granted

    The Stanway School, Winstree Road, Stanway Colchester CO3 0QA

    Signage on the recently remodelled and refurbished HMO / domestic dwelling following conversion to a Head Office for the Sigma Trust. Signage will enable visitors to differentiate the central Head Office from the main School site and highlight main entra

    Received 22 Jul, published by the council 21 Aug 2026 Advertising
  • 261181 Granted

    Hudsons Smokehouse & Grill, 19 Head Street, Colchester CO1 1NX

    Installation of replacement signs for new ownership, 1x set of individual letters, 1x projecting sign and 1x logo sign

    Received 25 Jun, published by the council 23 Jul 2026 Advertising
  • 261404 Granted

    Outside, 131 High Street, Colchester CO1 1SP

    The screens are primarily for public good, displaying real-time passenger information (RTPI) for public transport services (bus and train) in the surrounding area: including live departure and arrival times and stop allocation. Digital advertisements co

    Received 31 Jul, published by the council 9 Aug 2026 Advertising