Pitchbury Farm, 193 Coach Road, Great Horkesley Colchester CO6 4DX

1. 26 Aug 2026

   Received by Colchester

2. 27 Aug 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 31 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 22 October 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

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• Meadow Barns, London Road, Great Horkesley Essex CO6 4BT

  223080 Submitted 14 Dec 2022 250 yards away

  Single storey side extension

  Granted Full applications Extension 5 docs
  Small domestic

• Blackheath Bulb Company, Nayland Road, West Bergholt Colchester CO6 3DE

  222961 Submitted 24 Nov 2022 300 yards away

  Replacement of three agricultural buildings with three x 2 bed dwellings

  Refused Full applications 15 docs

• Rookery Farm, Nayland Road, West Bergholt Colchester CO6 3DE

  261244 Submitted 6 Jul 2026 300 yards away

  Application to discharge condition 6 (Boundary Treatments) to application 252052.

  Granted Conditions

• Oaklands, Nayland Road, West Bergholt Essex CO6 3DG

  230874 Submitted 12 Apr 2023 400 yards away

  Removal of Conservatory and Part removal of existing dwelling to allowfor New 2 Storey Extension

  Refused Full applications Extension 17 docs
  Small domestic

• Park Farm Bungalow, Park Farm Road, Little Horkesley Colchester CO6 4FD

  261643 Submitted 7 Sep 2026 400 yards away

  92% historically approved · decision due ~18 Nov

  Consent to retain 2 externally displayed signs by the gates at Little Horkesley boarding kennels.

  Awaiting decision Advertising

• 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