5 Stockwell, Colchester CO1 1HP

1. 11 Aug 2026

   Received by Colchester

2. 8 Sep 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 13 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 3 November 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 heritage and listed building applications in a median of 78 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

Listed building consent is needed for works that affect the special interest of a listed building, and carrying out such works without it is a criminal offence. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 5 John Ball Walk, Colchester CO1 1YE

  260626 Submitted 7 Apr 2026 50 yards away

  Proposal to replace the existing windows and and rear door of the property with new windows and door with white upvc frames.

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing

• Mr J Donnelly, 17 East Stockwell Street, Colchester Essex CO1 1ST

  231244 Submitted 22 May 2023 50 yards away

  86% historically approved · decision due ~17 Jul

  Please see tree survey attached

  Awaiting decision Trees 4 docs

• 15 East Stockwell Street, Colchester CO1 1ST

  260584 Submitted 8 Apr 2026 50 yards away

  86% historically approved · decision due ~3 Jun

  x 1 Cherry tree (C1) to have major dead wood throughout the crown removed. x 1 Mulberry tree (M1) to be felled

  Awaiting decision Trees

• St Martins House, 63 West Stockwell Street, Colchester CO1 1HE

  260027 Submitted 5 Jan 2026 100 yards away

  82% historically approved · decision due ~2 Mar

  Change of use of the existing building and its curtilage from Class E to Class C3, internal alterations to create 5 plots, erection of a binstore, provision of vehicle and cycle parking, and associated landscaping.

  Awaiting decision Full applications

• St Martins House, 63 West Stockwell Street, Colchester CO1 1HE

  260029 Submitted 5 Jan 2026 100 yards away

  90% historically approved · decision due ~2 Mar

  Application for listed building consent for Change of use of the existing building and its curtilage from Class E to Class C3 , internal alterations to create 5 plots, erection of a bin store, provision of vehicle and cycle parking, and associated lan

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings

• The Old Exchange, 64 West Stockwell Street, Colchester CO1 1HE

  260355 Submitted 26 Feb 2026 100 yards away

  Prior Notification requirement under Part MA of the GPDO for the change of use of Class E upper floor space to form 6 (1bed flats) apartments **Amended Description)

  Granted Full applications New dwelling

• 261344 Granted

  51 East Hill, Colchester CO1 2QY

  Like for like renewal of the existing roof covering. The existing handmade clay peg tiles will be retained and reused where serviceable.Reclaimed handmade clay peg tiles will be used to make up the anticipated shortfall and selected to match the existi

  Received 21 Jul, published by the council 21 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 261786 Awaiting decision

  Green Farm House, Copford Green, Copford Colchester CO6 1BZ

  Listed building consent application for demolition of the existing dilapidated outbuildings and construction of a new single-storey extension to the north of the dwelling, together with the constructionof a two-bay garage in place of the existing garage.

  Received 5 Oct, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 261423 Granted

  Natural History Museum, Natural History Museum, High Street, Colchester CO1 1DN

  Repair and conservation of the West Tower, including works to the facade, structural repairs, a replacement roof and new external rainwater pipes.

  Received 3 Aug, published by the council 9 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 261310 Granted

  The Co-Operative Bank Colchester, Albert Hall, High Street, Colchester CO1 1JW

  Listed Building Consent for internal and external elevation and refurbishment works to the existing bank premises

  Received 20 Jul, published by the council 23 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 261759 Awaiting decision

  Braiswick Farm, Braiswick Lane, Colchester CO4 5ED

  Removal of non-original fireplace brickwork and timber lintel. Replacement of damaged timber lintel. Part removal of repaired internal masonry wall and replacement of timber lintel

  Received 29 Sep, published by the council 6 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings