3 Firs Walk, Colchester CO4 6BL

1. 11 Sep 2026

   Received by Colchester

2. 22 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 6 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.

• 2 Firs Walk, Colchester CO4 6BL

  222945 Submitted 22 Nov 2022 50 yards away

  Erection of a Garden Room

  Granted Full applications 6 docs

• 5 Iris Close, Colchester CO4 6BF

  260851 Submitted 8 May 2026 100 yards away

  Construction of a covered timber decking area to the rear garden, in the back of the garage, including a roof structure and timber balustrade (Part Retrospective)

  Granted Full applications

• 52 Whitmore Drive, Colchester Essex CO4 6BR

  241655 Submitted 8 Aug 2024 150 yards away

  Partial change of use to part time dog grooming business. Opening hours will be 2/3 days a week over a 6 day period 8am-5pm.

  Granted Full applications 9 docs

• Severalls Hospital, Boxted Road, Colchester CO4 5HG

  212559 Submitted 14 Sep 2021 200 yards away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~9 Nov

  Application for approval of details reserved by condition 42 of 151401(Retention of acquatic features & associated vegetation)

  Awaiting decision Conditions 8 docs

• Land to the South of, Camulos Academy, Whitmore Drive, Colchester CO4 5HG

  261329 Submitted 17 Jul 2026 200 yards away

  83% historically approved · decision due ~17 Sep

  Proposed construction of a new single storey community centre with associated parking and landscaping.

  Awaiting decision Full applications
  Small domestic

• Former Severalls Hospital Site, Boxted Road, Colchester Colchester CO4 5HG

  212508 Submitted 8 Sep 2021 200 yards away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~3 Nov

  Application for approval of details reserved by condition 11 (highways) of planning permission 152733

  Awaiting decision Conditions 56 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