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, 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.

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• 294 Cowdray Avenue, Colchester CO1 1XZ

  230192 Submitted 30 Jan 2023 50 yards 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  Withdrawn Lawful development Extension 7 docs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

• Colne View Retail Park, Cowdray Avenue, Colchester CO1 1YN

  230252 Submitted 6 Feb 2023 250 yards away

  Installation of 'electric hub' comprising EV charging bays and associated infrastructure.

  Granted Full applications 18 docs

• 13 Romford Close, Colchester Essex CO4 0AP

  230285 Submitted 8 Feb 2023 350 yards 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 400 yards 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 400 yards 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 0.3 miles away

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

  Granted Full applications Extension 9 docs
  Small domestic

• 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