Catchbells, 296 London Road, Stanway Colchester CO3 8PB

This site has had 2 applications since 2023: 0 approved, 1 refused.

• 230429 Refused

  Catchbells, 296 London Road, Stanway Colchester CO3 8PB

  Proposed detached dwelling in land to the side of 296 London Road, Copford.

  Decided 18 Apr 2023 Full applications

1. 7 Aug 2026

   Received by Colchester

2. 14 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 2 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.

• Plot 2, Land to the Rear of, 296 London Road, Stanway Colchester CO3 8PB

  261098 Submitted 15 Jun 2026 50 yards away

  Temporary change of use of a dwelling to use as a show home and marketing area for the development authorised under permission 260056.

  Granted Full applications
  Domestic

• Land To The Rear Of, Catchbells, 296 London Road, Stanway Colchester CO3 8PB

  230282 Submitted 8 Feb 2023 50 yards away

  Application for the approval of details reserved by condition 20 (water drainage scheme) from planning permission 202829 - (ARBORICULTURAL METHOD RECEIVED)

  Granted Conditions 13 docs

• Land To The Rear Of, Catchbells, 296 London Road, Stanway Colchester CO3 8PB

  230371 Submitted 17 Feb 2023 50 yards away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~14 Apr

  Application for approval of details reserved by condition 9 (construction method and traffic management) of application 202829

  Awaiting decision Conditions 6 docs

• Land To The Rear Of, Catchbells, 296 London Road, Stanway Colchester CO3 8PB

  230860 Submitted 11 Apr 2023 50 yards away

  Application for the approval of details reserved by condition 28 part c (footpath works) of planning permission 202829

  Granted Conditions 5 docs

• Land To The Rear Of, 296 London Road, Stanway Colchester CO3 8PB

  231076 Submitted 3 May 2023 50 yards away

  Application for approval of details reserved by condition 26 (surface water drainage management) of planning permission 202829

  Granted Conditions 6 docs

• Land behind, Catchbells, 296 London Road, Stanway Colchester CO3 8PB

  242476 Submitted 6 Dec 2024 50 yards away

  Demolition of modern stable block and the erection of 2 x 4 bedroom Self-Build Detached Dwellings & Garages complete with Access.

  Withdrawn Full applications New dwelling Demolition 20 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