13 The Willows, Colchester CO2 8PY

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

• Willows Court, The Willows, Colchester CO2 8XU

  230189 Submitted 30 Jan 2023 105m away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~27 Mar

  Application to discharge condition 3 (materials) of planning permission 212079

  Awaiting decision Conditions 5 docs

• 22 Crosstree Walk, Colchester CO2 8QF

  260538 Submitted 24 Mar 2026 111m away

  Garage conversion to ground floor bedroom with wet room, including infilling garage door with new window

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing

• 19 Holm Oak, Colchester CO2 8QA

  242115 Submitted 18 Oct 2024 172m away

  Single storey ground floor rear extension

  Granted Full applications Extension 8 docs
  Small domestic

• 131 Mersea Road, Colchester CO2 8RP

  241821 Submitted 5 Sep 2024 218m away

  Proposed new front wall and path

  Granted Full applications 9 docs

• 28 Wych Elm, Colchester Essex CO2 8PR

  240976 Submitted 10 May 2024 250m away

  Change of use of existing dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a childrens home for a maximum of three young people (Use Class C2).

  Granted Full applications 8 docs
  Domestic

• 182 Mersea Road, Colchester Essex CO2 8QG

  260603 Submitted 1 Apr 2026 252m away

  Single storey rear and side extension

  Granted Full applications Extension
  Small domestic

• 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