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

1. 3 Aug 2026

   Received by Colchester

2. 11 Aug 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 31 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 6 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.

This application is with Colchester for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.

The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go: siting, design, access and landscaping are all fixed at this stage. It is the standard route for new buildings, conversions and changes of use. The statutory target is eight weeks for smaller schemes and thirteen weeks for major development, though complex cases often take longer by agreement.

More on full applications applications in our guide

• 2 Centurion House, St. Johns Street, Colchester CO2 7AH

  261092 Submitted 15 Jun 2026 44m away

  Change of use to a Pizza take away

  Granted Full applications

• Geller Butchers, St Johns Street, Colchester Essex CO2 7AN

  230445 Submitted 23 Feb 2023 49m away

  89% historically approved · decision due ~20 Apr

  Proposed new shop signage for cafe and art gallery

  Awaiting decision Advertising 5 docs

• Geller Butchers, St Johns Street, Colchester Essex CO2 7AN

  230145 Submitted 23 Jan 2023 49m away

  Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 7,8 & 9 (192869)

  Granted Conditions 9 docs

• Harris Wood, 25 Sir Isaacs Walk, Colchester CO1 1JJ

  252455 Submitted 10 Nov 2025 69m away

  89% historically approved · decision due ~4 Feb

  1 no. fascia panel on front north facing elevation of commercial premises. Text will be LED illuminated internally and will read: Harris + Wood Colchester

  Awaiting decision Advertising

• Tribune House, 27 - 29 Sir Isaacs Walk, Colchester CO1 1JJ

  241435 Submitted 12 Jul 2024 69m away

  Replacement of existing windows

  Refused Full applications Windows or glazing 10 docs

• Headgate Buildings, Sir Isaacs Walk, Colchester CO1 1JJ

  251461 Submitted 11 Jul 2025 69m away

  Change of use from Class E(e) Health & Medical Services to Class C3 Dwellinghouses (8 Apartments). Minor elevational change to 52 St John's Street and change of use to ancillary use for residential accommodation.

  Granted Full applications New dwelling 16 docs
  Several homes

• 261092 Granted

  2 Centurion House, St. Johns Street, Colchester CO2 7AH

  Change of use to a Pizza take away

  15 Jun 2026 Full applications
• 261262 Granted

  Hillcrest, School Road, Messing Colchester CO5 9TH

  Single storey front and rear extensions

  8 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 261253 Refused

  Dunnet, Fountain Lane, Birch Colchester CO3 0SR

  Proposed stove external flue pipe to existing outbuilding

  7 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 261202 Granted

  Cherry Tree House, Heath Road, Stanway Colchester CO3 0QR

  Proposed new stables in rear garden for storage of 2 horses for personal use only, non commercial.

  29 Jun 2026 Full applications
• 261606 Awaiting decision

  Bluebell Farm, Peartree Hill, Mount Bures Bures CO8 5BA

  3no. agricultural buildings for the keeping of livestock and storage of agricultural equipment and produce.

  1 Sep 2026 Full applications