Hillside, The Heath, Dedham Colchester CO7 6BU

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

• Apple Tree Cottage, Anchor Lane, Dedham Colchester CO7 6BX

  241442 Submitted 12 Jul 2024 69m away

  Proposed rearrangement of two internal doors to create an independent utility and install extraction fans in the utility and bathroom with joint exit vent through roof - replacement of existing glazed lantern in garden room with flush roof light and insta

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Loft or dormer Roofing +1 8 docs

• Creg-Ny-Baa, The Heath, Dedham Colchester CO7 6BT

  260852 Submitted 8 May 2026 174m away

  Erection of a garden shed and pergola

  Granted Full applications
  Small domestic

• Hawthorn House, Long Road West, Dedham Colchester CO7 6ES

  230184 Submitted 30 Jan 2023 324m away

  Proposed single and two storey extension to the rear of the existing house plus partial garage conversion.

  Granted Full applications Extension 15 docs

• Hegeston, Long Road West, Dedham Essex CO7 6ES

  242072 Submitted 11 Oct 2024 324m away

  Replacement porch, replacement timber windows, replacement roof tiles and render to walls.

  Granted Full applications Extension Roofing +1 8 docs
  Small domestic

• Berryfields, Coggeshall Road, Dedham Colchester CO7 6ET

  230284 Submitted 8 Feb 2023 457m away

  Demolish existing single storey outbuildings (store and garage) and rear extension of kitchen and replace with new single storey extensionand detached single garage. Erection of proposed 2 bay carport.

  Granted Full applications Extension Demolition 10 docs
  Small domestic

• 38 Dedham Meade, Dedham Essex CO7 6EU

  241948 Submitted 24 Sep 2024 465m away

  Two storey rear extension to form living area and en-suite shower room.

  Granted Full applications Extension 8 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