8a The Avenue, Colchester CO3 3PA

1. 4 Sep 2026

   Received by Colchester

2. 13 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 30 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's median decision took 63 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

Applications for works to trees cover protected trees: consent under a tree preservation order, or six weeks notice for trees in a conservation area. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 19a The Avenue, Colchester CO3 3PA

  260754 Submitted 27 Apr 2026 0m away

  Proposed renovation and rear extension of existing bungalow.

  Granted Full applications Extension

• 5 The Avenue, Colchester CO3 3PA

  260585 Submitted 9 Apr 2026 0m away

  85% historically approved · decision due ~4 Jun

  Re Pollard 4 london plane trees Reducing the height of 2 holly trees Felling in sections 1 yew tree

  Awaiting decision Trees

• 19a The Avenue, Colchester CO3 3PA

  251969 Submitted 11 Sep 2025 0m away

  85% historically approved · decision due ~6 Nov

  T1 - Fir - Fell to ground level - Tree is becoming too large to the area - a Crown reduction would not be benefitable and would not add any amenity value

  Awaiting decision Trees 2 docs

• 13 The Avenue, Colchester CO3 3PA

  260147 Submitted 30 Jan 2026 0m away

  85% historically approved · decision due ~27 Mar

  T1 - Cherry - Fell to ground Level - Tree has become to large for the garden and it growing against the wall and causing concern

  Awaiting decision Trees

• Lexden Lodge Kindergarten, 26 Lexden Road, Colchester CO3 3QD

  261004 Submitted 2 Jun 2026 66m away

  85% historically approved · decision due ~28 Jul

  We wish to pollard 5 trees at the back of our property. These are located at the rear of the property at the back of the car park. They boundary our next door neighbours homes and have damaged both propertys. We wish to remedy this matter by pollarding

  Awaiting decision Trees

• 21 West Lodge Road, Colchester Essex CO3 3NL

  250241 Submitted 8 Feb 2025 97m away

  85% historically approved · decision due ~8 Apr

  Trees T003 and T012 on the attached plan request to reduce in overall height 30% and manage lower limbs to allow access for construction perplanning approval and mitigate damage to these trees. The work to be carried out in conjunction with removal of tho

  Awaiting decision Trees 2 docs

• 261616 Awaiting decision

  Bouchiers Hall, Kelvedon Road, Messing Colchester CO5 9TW

  T1 Ash - Repeat historic coppice and reduce to a height of 1m. T2 Horse Chestnut - Reduce by a third to reduce sail affect of the canopy and balance overall form of the tree. T3 Horse Chestnut - Reduce crown down to the main fork joint to balance t

  7 Sep 2026 Trees
• 261619 Awaiting decision

  Oaklands Court, Cambridge Road, Colchester CO3 3PE

  Lime - outside Oaklands Court Works as per ECC Place Services specification Crown lift over footway & highway Reason: General tree maintenance

  7 Sep 2026 Trees
• 261596 Awaiting decision

  Handford Place, Queens Road, Colchester CO3 3NY

  T5 - Lime - Reduce by 50% - As per recommendation in tree condition survey. T9 - Lime - Reduce the crown by 50% - as per recommendation in tree condition survey.

  1 Sep 2026 Trees
• 261593 Awaiting decision

  1, Cambridge House, Cambridge Road, Colchester CO3 3NS

  an old pear tree likely 60 years of age cut it down

  1 Sep 2026 Trees
• 261595 Awaiting decision

  Bluebird Cottage, 5 The Lane, West Mersea Colchester CO5 8NU

  Cherry Plum tree height and width. Reduced overhanging next door's garden near electricity wires and road. Also small tree (unknown species) further back in garden which has died.

  28 Aug 2026 Trees