Oaklands Court, Cambridge Road, Colchester CO3 3PE

1. 7 Sep 2026

   Received by Colchester

2. 13 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 2 November 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.

• Cambridge Lodge, Cambridge Road, Colchester Colchester CO3 3NS

  260795 Submitted 5 May 2026 55m away

  85% historically approved · decision due ~30 Jun

  Removal of Leylandii tree and root ball. reason cause damage to boundary wall. Replant with Siver birch

  Awaiting decision Trees
  Small domestic

• Cambridge Lodge, Cambridge Road, Colchester Colchester CO3 3NS

  260804 Submitted 1 May 2026 55m away

  Proposed Garage & Link, plus boundary wall

  Refused Full applications
  Small domestic

• 4 Flat 4, Cambridge Road, Colchester Essex CO3 3NS

  242168 Submitted 24 Oct 2024 55m away

  85% historically approved · decision due ~26 Dec

  T1 Standing dead acer pseudo platanus dismantle to ground level with use of mewp tree is dangerous over parking bays.

  Awaiting decision Trees 3 docs

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

  261593 Submitted 1 Sep 2026 55m away

  85% historically approved · decision due ~27 Oct

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

  Awaiting decision Trees

• 13 Cambridge Road, Colchester CO3 3NS

  211668 Submitted 12 Jun 2021 55m away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~13 Aug

  Application for approval of details reserved by condition 4 of 201663 (WSI)

  Awaiting decision Conditions 1 doc

• 17 Ireton Road, Colchester Essex CO3 3AT

  241983 Submitted 30 Sep 2024 96m away

  Single Storey Rear/Side Extension

  Granted Full applications Extension 6 docs
  Small domestic

• 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
• 261614 Awaiting decision

  8a The Avenue, Colchester CO3 3PA

  x 1 Himalayan Birch (H1) to have upper crown reduced by 1-1.5m and sides to be reduced by anywhere between 0.300-0.600m to ensure a balanced crown (leaving a flowing branch line where possible). Crown to also be lifted (removal of lower branches) by

  4 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