19 Head Street, Colchester CO1 1NX

This site has had 3 applications since 2026: 1 approved, 1 refused.

• 260945 Granted

  19 Head Street, Colchester CO1 1NX

  Replacement kitchen extract and HVAC to existing restaurant

  Decided 28 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 260442 Refused

  19 Head Street, Colchester CO1 1NX

  Proposed second floor extension, new window openings and amendment to approval 252064 to provide one additional apartment

  Decided 6 May 2026 Full applications

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.

• first and second floor, Hudson, 19 Head Street, Colchester CO1 1NX

  261392 Submitted 28 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~22 Sep

  Application to discharge condition 7 (acoustic assessment/mitigation report)and 8 (sound insulation) of planning permission 252064

  Awaiting decision Conditions

• 19 Head Street, Colchester Essex CO1 1NX

  242247 Submitted 5 Nov 2024 50 yards away

  To change the use of the two upper floors of Hudson, to permit C1 use as a hotel. The floors have been vacant for more than 4 years. The ground floor would remain as its current use - bar/restaurant (Eb). The development proposes a rear extension for the

  Granted Full applications Extension 22 docs

• 19 Head Street, Colchester CO1 1NX

  260945 Submitted 21 May 2026 50 yards away

  Replacement kitchen extract and HVAC to existing restaurant

  Granted Full applications

• Hudsons Smokehouse & Grill, 19 Head Street, Colchester CO1 1NX

  261181 Submitted 25 Jun 2026 50 yards away

  Installation of replacement signs for new ownership, 1x set of individual letters, 1x projecting sign and 1x logo sign

  Granted Advertising

• 19 Head Street, Colchester CO1 1NX

  260442 Submitted 11 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  Proposed second floor extension, new window openings and amendment to approval 252064 to provide one additional apartment

  Refused Full applications Extension Windows or glazing

• Flats 1 - 17, 1 Bank Passage, Colchester CO1 1HZ

  261294 Submitted 13 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  Certificate of Lawfulness for the existing use of the building as 17 self-contained flats.

  Granted Lawful development New dwelling

• 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