Bertrand Russell Tower, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester CO4 3FA

1. 3 Aug 2026

   Received by Colchester

2. 9 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. 22 Sep 2026

   Decision issued: Approve Conditional

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• Land at Car Park B, University of Essex, Colchester Campus, Boundary Road Colchester CO4 3WA

  260921 Submitted 18 May 2026 0.3 miles away

  83% historically approved · decision due ~13 Jul

  Installation of 3no. padel courts and a clubhouse

  Awaiting decision Full applications

• Square 4, University of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester CO4 3SQ

  261539 Submitted 20 Aug 2026 0.3 miles away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~15 Oct

  Application to vary conditions 2 (drawings) and 3 (external facing & roofing materials) of planning permission 260621 - glazed curtain walling on both sides of the glass door, proposed in the application No. 260621, is to be replaced for brick cavity wal

  Awaiting decision Conditions Windows or glazing

• Land South of, University Of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester CO4 3SQ

  251938 Submitted 8 Sep 2025 0.3 miles away

  86% historically approved · decision due ~3 Nov

  Environmental Impact Assessment Screening Request for a Solar Farm on land south of University of Essex

  Awaiting decision Outline 32 docs

• Student Union Shop, University Of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester CO4 3SQ

  242143 Submitted 21 Oct 2024 0.3 miles away

  Extension of Student Union Shop and Reconfiguration of Entrance with Alterations to Shop Front.

  Granted Full applications Extension Windows or glazing 9 docs

• Square 4, University of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester CO4 3SQ

  260621 Submitted 7 Apr 2026 0.3 miles away

  Provision of an enclosed external escape stair case to improve fire egress, remodelled podium entrance lobby and minor internal alterations

  Granted Full applications

• University Of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester CO4 3SQ

  230069 Submitted 12 Jan 2023 0.3 miles away

  The retention of 4 No temporary car parks and contractors' compounds on the Central Knowledge Gateway site as temporary car parks until 31st December 2029.

  Granted Full applications 9 docs

• 261090 Granted

  46 Birch Street, Birch Colchester CO2 0ND

  Single storey rear extension and conversion of existing garage to habitable accommodation

  Received 15 Jun, published by the council 23 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 261036 Granted

  Rowneys Farm, Crepping Hall Road, Wakes Colne CO6 2AS

  Demolition of four existing buildings on site and the creation of two x 3 bedroom dwellings (Proposed fallback Scheme)

  Received 5 Jun, published by the council 23 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 261429 Granted

  Outside, 23 St. Johns Walk, Colchester CO2 7AL

  This is a request to install a Real Time Passenger Information totem close to the steps of 35 St John's Street (Poundstretcher).

  Received 3 Aug, published by the council 31 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 261465 Granted

  37 Hamilton Road, Colchester CO3 3DZ

  The conversion of 2no flats to 1no 3 bed dwelling.

  Received 7 Aug, published by the council 7 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 261476 Granted

  Stable House, Berechurch Hall Road, Colchester CO2 9NW

  Replacement of existing tennis court (private use) with an equestrian manege (private use)

  Received 10 Aug, published by the council 21 Aug 2026 Full applications