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. 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

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

  222432 Submitted 23 Sep 2022 0m 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

• The Albert, Cowdray Avenue, Colchester CO1 1UT

  261287 Submitted 10 Jul 2026 214m away

  89% 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 273m 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

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

  230278 Submitted 8 Feb 2023 281m away

  98% 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

• Unit 1a, Turner Rise Retail Park, Petrolea Close, Colchester CO4 5TU

  260547 Submitted 26 Mar 2026 281m away

  New signs, vinyls, internally illuminated flex face sign cases

  Split decision Advertising

• Unit 1, Turner Rise Retail Park, Petrolea Close, Colchester CO4 5TU

  223151 Submitted 23 Dec 2022 281m away

  Installation of 3 external doors within the existing retail unit.

  Granted Full applications 12 docs

• 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