12 Mason Road, Colchester CO1 1BX

1. 4 Aug 2026

   Received by Colchester

2. 10 Aug 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 31 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 5 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, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Colchester decided full applications in a median of 64 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go, with siting, design, access and landscaping all fixed at this stage. More in our guide to planning application types.

• Roman House, 22 Mason Road, Colchester CO1 1BX

  222432 Submitted 23 Sep 2022 50 yards away

  Application for variation of condition 2 following a grant of planning permission 192263 in order to amend the list of approved drawings.

  Granted Conditions 49 docs

• Childsplay Adventureland, Childsplay, Adventureland, Clarendon Way, Colchester Essex CO1 1XF

  220685 Submitted 16 Mar 2022 200 yards away

  Demolition of existing commercial unit and construction of 21no. residential apartments with associated access, parking and landscaping(DRAINAGE STRATEGY REPORT RECEIVED)

  Granted Full applications New dwelling Demolition 36 docs

• The Albert, Cowdray Avenue, Colchester CO1 1UT

  261287 Submitted 10 Jul 2026 250 yards away

  92% historically approved · decision due ~4 Sep

  Installation of replacement signs to include, 1x double sided hanging sign to existing post, 1x double sided double leg totem sign, 2x single sided post mounted car park signs, 2x single sided ribbon fascia signs, 1x internally illuminated oval sign and

  Awaiting decision Advertising

• McDonalds Restaurants Ltd, Cowdray Avenue, Colchester CO1 1US

  260436 Submitted 11 Mar 2026 300 yards away

  Proposal for the installation of four rapid electric vehicle charging stations and ancillary equipment within the car park of McDonald's, Colchester Pool.

  Granted Full applications

• 18 Catchpool Road, Colchester Essex CO1 1XN

  242159 Submitted 23 Oct 2024 300 yards away

  Proposed Single Storey Rear Extension, Partial Garage Conversion & Internal Alterations

  Refused Full applications Extension 12 docs
  Small domestic

• Turner Rise Retail Park, Petrolea Close, Colchester CO4 5TU

  230278 Submitted 8 Feb 2023 300 yards away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~12 Apr

  Application for approval of details reserved by condition 16(b) and 18of application 202771

  Awaiting decision Conditions 7 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