248 Cowdray Avenue, Colchester CO1 1XZ

1. 21 Aug 2026

   Received by Colchester

2. 31 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 16 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

• 294 Cowdray Avenue, Colchester CO1 1XZ

  230192 Submitted 30 Jan 2023 0m away

  Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for the construction of single storey extension to rear of property

  Withdrawn Lawful development Extension 7 docs
  Small domestic

• 13 Romford Close, Colchester Essex CO4 0AP

  230285 Submitted 8 Feb 2023 318m away

  Conversion of existing garage to form Ensuite Bedroom. Demolition of existing single storey side extension shed and erection of single storey side extension to form new ensuite bathroom.

  Granted Full applications Extension Demolition 14 docs
  Small domestic

• 38 Bristol Road, Colchester CO1 2YU

  230196 Submitted 26 Jan 2023 385m away

  Proposed two storey extension to existing living room and bedroom, erection of 1.8 fence to replace existing wall

  Granted Full applications Extension 6 docs
  Small domestic

• 6 Bristol Road, Colchester Essex CO1 2YU

  241286 Submitted 24 Jun 2024 385m away

  Proposed change of use C3 to C2. (Amended Description)

  Granted Full applications 7 docs

• 17 Wells Road, Colchester Essex CO1 2YN

  241384 Submitted 7 Jul 2024 436m away

  Single storey rear extension - creating additional bedroom, bathroom & play Area

  Granted Full applications Extension 9 docs
  Small domestic

• 20 Suffolk Close, Colchester Essex CO4 0AY

  223146 Submitted 22 Dec 2022 495m away

  Application for a Proposed Lawful Development Certificate to constructa new garden wall around the perimeter of the property. The new wall will be the same dimensions as the previous wall. A step providing newaccess to the footpath has been added.

  Granted Lawful development 7 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