30 Chitts Hill, Colchester CO3 9ST

1. 27 Aug 2026

   Received by Colchester

2. 31 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. 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.

   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.

Householder applications cover work to an existing house and its garden: extensions, loft and garage conversions, porches, outbuildings and similar alterations within the boundary of the home. They cannot be used to create a separate dwelling or change what the building is used for. Councils aim to decide them within eight weeks, and immediate neighbours are usually notified and given a chance to comment.

More on householder applications in our guide

• Cherrywood House, 8 Chitts Hill, Colchester Essex CO3 9ST

  230613 Submitted 10 Mar 2023 0m away

  A single storey rear extension to an existing two storey detached dwelling. The proposed extension replaces an existing conservatory.

  Granted Full applications New dwelling Extension 12 docs
  Small domestic

• West Lodge, 22 Chitts Hill, Colchester Essex CO3 9ST

  223166 Submitted 28 Dec 2022 0m away

  Proposed Conversion to Chalet with New First Floor, Fenestration Alterations, Replacement Garage and Removal of Conservatory

  Granted Full applications Extension Windows or glazing 13 docs

• Kaduna, 28 Chitts Hill, Colchester Essex CO3 9ST

  241839 Submitted 9 Sep 2024 0m away

  two storey rear extension

  Refused Full applications Extension 9 docs

• 19 Porter Drive, Colchester CO3 9FL

  222969 Submitted 30 Nov 2022 200m away

  Single storey extension to the rear

  Granted Full applications Extension 13 docs
  Small domestic

• 19 Porter Drive, Colchester CO3 9FL

  260708 Submitted 17 Apr 2026 200m away

  Single storey flat roof extension with central rooflight to rear of dwelling.

  Granted Full applications Extension Loft or dormer
  Small domestic

• 13 Pointsman Way, Colchester Essex CO3 9FR

  241987 Submitted 30 Sep 2024 258m away

  A single storey extension at the rear of the property

  Granted Full applications Extension 10 docs
  Small domestic

• 261044 Granted

  7 Rudkin Road, Colchester CO4 5LT

  Notification for prior approval for a proposed single storey rear extension extending 4.00 metres beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling, with a maximum height of 3.00 metres, and eaves height of 3.00 metres.

  8 Jun 2026 Householder
• 261022 Granted

  31 Perry Road, Tiptree Colchester CO5 0UB

  Notification for prior approval for a proposed single storey rear extension extending 4.5 metres beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling, with a maximum height of 3 metres, and eaves height of 3 metres.

  2 Jun 2026 Householder
• 261018 Refused

  86 Maldon Road, Tiptree Colchester CO5 0BW

  Notification for prior approval for a proposed single storey rear extension extending 6.50 metres beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling, with a maximum height of 3.30 metres, and eaves height of 2.80 metres.

  1 Jun 2026 Householder
• 261054 Granted

  38 Worthington Way, Colchester CO3 4LA

  Application for prior approval for rear shower room added to existing flat roof extension and insulation to existing flat roof. Extension 4.830 metres beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling with maximum height of 3.0 metres and eaves height of 3.0

  8 Jun 2026 Householder
• 260920 Granted

  69 Ernest Road, Wivenhoe Colchester CO7 9LQ

  Notification for prior approval for a proposed single storey rear extension extending 7 metres beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling, with a maximum height of 4 metres, and eaves height of 2.6 metres.

  18 May 2026 Householder