2/3 Eld Lane, Colchester CO1 1LS

1. 25 Aug 2026

   Received by Colchester

2. 31 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 20 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.

Advertisement consent controls signs, hoardings and other adverts. The council may only judge two things: amenity, meaning the effect on the appearance of the building and area, and public safety, chiefly whether a sign distracts road users or obstructs sight lines. Other planning considerations, such as competition between businesses, do not apply.

More on advertising applications in our guide

• 28 Eld Lane, Colchester CO1 1LS

  241450 Submitted 10 Jul 2024 0m away

  Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed:Change of use from Commercial, Business and Service (Use Class E) to Dwellinghouses (Use Class C3) Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 (as amended)- Sc

  Granted Full applications 11 docs

• 28 Eld Lane, Colchester CO1 1LS

  242224 Submitted 25 Oct 2024 0m away

  Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed change of use from Class E to C3. Partial change of use of the ground floor to 1 no studio apartment

  Refused Full applications 9 docs

• 6A Eld Lane, Colchester CO1 1LS

  260100 Submitted 23 Jan 2026 0m away

  85% historically approved · decision due ~20 Mar

  Maple - proposed pruning - we intend to carry out crown reduction and lateral thinning of the maple tree situated to the rear of 6A Eld Lane. We propose a reduction of approximately 2 meters to maintain thetrees health. Silver birch - proposed remov

  Awaiting decision Trees

• United Reform Church, 9 Lion Walk, Colchester CO1 1LX

  241654 Submitted 8 Aug 2024 41m away

  Lion walk church aluminium powder coated facia signage to south elevation

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 7 docs

• United Reform Church, 9 Lion Walk, Colchester CO1 1LX

  241558 Submitted 26 Jul 2024 41m away

  Lion walk church aluminium powder coated facia signage to south elevation

  Granted Advertising 9 docs

• 33 Osborne Street, Colchester CO2 7DA

  260011 Submitted 8 Jan 2026 65m away

  85% historically approved · decision due ~5 Mar

  Silver Birch. 1 tree. Prune Back to Suitable Growth Point on both sides by 1.5-2m to clear encroachment to buildings

  Awaiting decision Trees

• 261138 Refused

  The Rising Sun, The Rising Sun, 3 Hythe Station Road, Colchester CO2 8JZ

  Hanging sign from existing pole. Neon signs inside bay windows.

  25 Jun 2026 Advertising
• 261526 Awaiting decision

  1-5 Vine Parade, Wivenhoe Colchester CO7 9HA

  Proposed to install 2x externally illuminated fascia, 2x non illuminated blue fascia, 2x internally applied vinyls, 1x internally applied Store directory, 5x externally applied vinyls

  18 Aug 2026 Advertising
• 261173 Granted

  Holly Trees Museum, High Street, Colchester CO1 1UG

  3no. vertical rectangular banner to the West Elevation of Holly Trees Museum.

  24 Jun 2026 Advertising
• 261424 Awaiting decision

  Bus Shelter 2506 Col 26 Stop Ec, 29-39 Head Street, Colchester CO1 1NH

  Digital advert on the real-time passenger information screen located at the bus stop. The screen is already installed. Adverts could be from a broad range of suppliers - both public and private

  3 Aug 2026 Advertising
• 261404 Awaiting decision

  Outside, 131 High Street, Colchester CO1 1SP

  The screens are primarily for public good, displaying real-time passenger information (RTPI) for public transport services (bus and train) in the surrounding area: including live departure and arrival times and stop allocation. Digital advertisements cou

  31 Jul 2026 Advertising