19 Commerce Way, Colchester Essex CO2 8HH

1. 14 Aug 2026

   Received by Colchester

2. 21 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 9 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.

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• 10 Commerce Park, Commerce Way, Colchester CO2 8HX

  222934 Submitted 21 Nov 2022 50 yards away

  Change of use to class E(d) Indoor Sports, Recreation Fitness

  Granted Full applications 6 docs

• Fieldgate Quay, Haven Road, Colchester CO2 8HT

  261080 Submitted 12 Jun 2026 350 yards away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~14 Aug

  Application to discharge condition 5 (Biodiversity Gain Plan) to application 251075.

  Awaiting decision Conditions

• former, Nicholas Stephen Flowers, Haven Road, Colchester Essex CO2 8HT

  230194 Submitted 30 Jan 2023 350 yards away

  Change to overhead signage to shop unit to update to new ownership details. 2 x front fascia signs (not-illuminated) and 1 x projecting sign ***ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECIEVED***

  Granted Advertising 8 docs

• Oyster Haven Business Park, Haven Road, Colchester CO2 8HT

  230869 Submitted 30 Mar 2023 350 yards away

  86% historically approved · decision due ~25 May

  ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL CONSULTATION ONLY: Change of use of existing commercial building and yard to a waste transfer station and construction of retaining bays ESS/26/23/COL

  Awaiting decision Other 4 docs

• Unit 3 Haven Road, Colchester CO2 8HT

  242472 Submitted 6 Dec 2024 350 yards away

  Change of use from B8 (storage and distribution) to B2 (general industrial) to provide auto repair workshop

  Granted Full applications 8 docs

• Kingdom Recycling Limited, Oyster Haven, Haven Road, Colchester CO2 8HT

  260219 Submitted 4 Feb 2026 350 yards away

  86% historically approved · decision due ~1 Apr

  Environment Agency consultation on a variation of an environmental permit. EPR/CP3129SQ/V004

  Awaiting decision Outline

• 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