Knowledge Gateway (UOE), Clinghoe House, Boundary Road, Colchester CO4 3ZQ

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 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.

• Land South of, University Of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester CO4 3SQ

  251938 Submitted 8 Sep 2025 354m away

  85% historically approved · decision due ~3 Nov

  Environmental Impact Assessment Screening Request for a Solar Farm on land south of University of Essex

  Awaiting decision Outline 32 docs

• Student Union Shop, University Of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester CO4 3SQ

  242143 Submitted 21 Oct 2024 354m away

  Extension of Student Union Shop and Reconfiguration of Entrance with Alterations to Shop Front.

  Granted Full applications Extension Windows or glazing 9 docs

• Square 4, University of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester CO4 3SQ

  260621 Submitted 7 Apr 2026 354m away

  Provision of an enclosed external escape stair case to improve fire egress, remodelled podium entrance lobby and minor internal alterations

  Granted Full applications

• University Of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester CO4 3SQ

  230069 Submitted 12 Jan 2023 354m away

  The retention of 4 No temporary car parks and contractors' compounds on the Central Knowledge Gateway site as temporary car parks until 31st December 2029.

  Granted Full applications 9 docs

• Land at, University Of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester CO4 3SQ

  230050 Submitted 10 Jan 2023 354m away

  Application for no. 9 Cycle Storage Shelters

  Granted Full applications 15 docs

• Maths Building, University Of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester CO4 3SQ

  261610 Submitted 1 Sep 2026 354m away

  82% historically approved · decision due ~27 Oct

  The installation of a metal boiler flue to the side of the Maths Building

  Awaiting decision Full applications

• 261315 Granted

  27 Lincoln Way, Colchester CO1 2RJ

  Erection of single storey rear extension

  15 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 261223 Granted

  369 Chinook, Colchester CO4 9XT

  Garage conversion.

  1 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 261083 Granted

  23 Templewood Road, Colchester CO4 3EZ

  Conversion of existing attached garage to ancillary annexe and erection of single-storey rear extension to existing garage to providestorage and shower room to main house.

  12 Jun 2026 Full applications
• 261319 Granted

  7 Elmstead Road, Wivenhoe Colchester CO7 9HX

  Erection of a garden room extension following the removal of an existing conservatory.

  16 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 261272 Refused

  148 Rowhedge Road, Rowhedge Colchester CO5 7JP

  Proposal for a replacement dwelling and new garage

  9 Jul 2026 Full applications