196 St Andrews Avenue, Colchester CO4 3AG

1. 24 Aug 2026

   Received by Colchester

2. 31 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 19 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

• 7 Berrimans Close, Colchester CO4 3XF

  261031 Submitted 2 Jun 2026 116m away

  Conversion of existing garage into an annexe

  Granted Full applications

• 81 Forest Road, Colchester CO4 3XH

  260370 Submitted 3 Mar 2026 197m away

  Conversion of existing garage into an annex

  Granted Full applications

• 172 Greenstead Road, Colchester CO1 2SQ

  261214 Submitted 30 Jun 2026 197m away

  82% historically approved · decision due ~4 Sep

  Change of use from C3 (Dwelling House) to C2 (Residential Parent and Baby Assessment Home) Installation of a timber fence and gate approximately 1 metre in height along the front boundary, with a landscaped hedge planted in front of the fence.

  Awaiting decision Full applications
  Small domestic

• 172 Greenstead Road, Colchester CO1 2SQ

  252253 Submitted 14 Oct 2025 197m away

  Change of use from dwelling house (C3) to residential care (C2) - (D- triumph Care) Emily home will provide residential assessments for mothers and babies in Colchester (full details on application form) Installation of a fence to the front of the proper

  Refused Full applications
  Small domestic

• 174b St Andrews Avenue, Colchester CO4 3BE

  260190 Submitted 29 Jan 2026 203m away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~26 Mar

  Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 4 of 252495

  Awaiting decision Conditions

• 172 St Andrews Avenue, Colchester CO4 3BE

  260866 Submitted 11 May 2026 203m away

  HMO (Class C4) to Residential Care Home (Class C2).

  Granted Full applications

• 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