Planning application
The Little Glebe, Spring Lane South, Colchester CO3 4AN
Works: Extension Small domestic
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Proposal
Refurbishment of the existing Little Glebe into a single family dwelling, including a new single storey rear extension
As published by the council, reference 261679
Application record
- Reference
- 261679
- Type
- Full (8 Week Determination)
- Status
- Application Valid
- Received
- 14 Sep 2026
- Validated
- 14 Sep 2026
- Ward
- Lexden & Braiswick
- Parish
- Colchester
- Postcode
- CO3 4AN
Site history
Applications at this address on the Colchester register
This site has had 4 applications since 2023: 0 approved, 1 refused.
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252091 Awaiting decision
The Little Glebe, Spring Lane South, Colchester CO3 4AN
Outline application for renovation of the host house 'Little Glebe' and the existing barn to the rear (that already benefits from residential permission), and erect two houses within the site grounds.
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242024 Refused
The Little Glebe, Spring Lane South, Colchester CO3 4AN
Demolition of existing dwelling and replacement 4 bed dwelling. Existing access retained. Replacement of existing garage by new (and car port).
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230765 Withdrawn
The Little Glebe, Spring Lane South, Colchester CO3 4AN
Outline application with all matters reserved. Demolish the existing building and replace with a sympathetically designed new build house. Indicative.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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14 Sep 2026
Received by Colchester
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22 Sep 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 9 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.
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
Documents on file for this application
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About full applications
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