9 Sanders Drive, Colchester CO3 3SE

1. 1 Sep 2026

   Received by Colchester

2. 13 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 27 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, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Colchester decided full applications in a median of 64 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go, with siting, design, access and landscaping all fixed at this stage. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 6 Sanders Drive, Colchester CO3 3SE

  260799 Submitted 30 Apr 2026 50 yards away

  Single storey front extension

  Granted Full applications Extension
  Small domestic

• 8 Lockhart Avenue, Colchester CO3 3QU

  212884 Submitted 19 Oct 2021 100 yards away

  86% historically approved · decision due ~14 Dec

  T1 Beech - Remove one limb overhanging garage of no.8 Lockhart Avenue. T2 Beech - Reduce crown by 2 - 3 metres.

  Awaiting decision Trees 2 docs

• 1 Piper Road, Colchester CO3 3SF

  223059 Submitted 13 Dec 2022 100 yards away

  Two-storey rear and side extension

  Granted Full applications Extension 6 docs

• 1 Piper Road, Colchester Essex CO3 3SF

  230602 Submitted 9 Mar 2023 100 yards away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~4 May

  Application for approval of details reserved by condition 4. (223059)

  Awaiting decision Conditions 3 docs

• 1 Lexden Court, Colchester CO3 3QP

  230793 Submitted 22 Mar 2023 150 yards away

  First floor side extension

  Refused Full applications Extension 5 docs

• 70 Lexden Road, Colchester CO3 3SP

  241903 Submitted 18 Sep 2024 150 yards away

  Application for variation of condition 2 (drawings) following grant of planning permission 230089

  Granted Conditions 5 docs

• 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