Coopers Bottom, Coopers Lane, Dedham Colchester CO7 6AX

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.

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• Park Farm, Coopers Lane, Dedham Colchester CO7 6AX

  230492 Submitted 21 Feb 2023 50 yards away

  Demolition of lean to and outbuildings and conversion of a redundant agricultural building into a dwelling

  Refused Full applications Demolition 24 docs
  Domestic

• Oakview, Cooper's Lane, Dedham Colchester CO7 6AX

  261545 Submitted 20 Aug 2026 50 yards away

  83% historically approved · decision due ~16 Nov

  Increase in ridge / eaves height to form new first floor habitable space. New single storey rear extension and front gable entrance. Internal replan to suit changes, and conversion of existing cartlodge to an annex.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension
  Small domestic

• Sleepy Hollow, Cooper's Lane, Dedham Colchester CO7 6AX

  261026 Submitted 2 Jun 2026 50 yards away

  Removal of Existing Single Storey Flat Roof Garage and Replace with New Double Storey Side Extension. Formation of New Timber Entrance Porch

  Refused Full applications Extension
  Small domestic

• The Orchard, Cooper's Lane, Dedham Colchester CO7 6AX

  261175 Submitted 24 Jun 2026 50 yards away

  Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for proposed replacement of timber sleeper wall with masonry wall. Rebuild coveredwalkway like for like.

  Granted Lawful development

• The Rhimes, Coopers Lane, Dedham Essex CO7 6AX

  230099 Submitted 17 Jan 2023 50 yards away

  Proposed partial conversion of existing outbuilding to study/office

  Granted Full applications 5 docs

• 6 Kiln Cottages, Dragonfly House, Crown Street, Dedham Essex CO7 6AU

  241585 Submitted 1 Aug 2024 350 yards away

  Double storey front extension to dwelling

  Refused Full applications Extension 9 docs
  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