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The Little Glebe, Spring Lane South, Colchester CO3 4AN

Awaiting decision Colchester 261679 Full (8 Week Determination)

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.

  • 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.

    Submitted 26 Sep 2025 Outline
  • 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).

    Decided 11 Dec 2024 Full applications
  • 230765 Withdrawn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.

    Decided 12 May 2023 Outline

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 14 Sep 2026

    Received by Colchester

  2. 22 Sep 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  3. 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

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What happens while it is decided

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.

About full applications

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Nearby applications

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  • 10 Spring Lane South, Colchester CO3 4AN

    261280 Submitted 16 Jul 2026 50 yards away

    86% historically approved · decision due ~10 Sep

    Some of the work relates to large shrubs rather than trees but I wanted to ensure we complied with all requirements. The proposed works are: 1. reduce and reshape two Japanese maples in the front garden beside the drive 2. reduce and reshape the adjac

    Awaiting decision Trees
  • The Little Glebe, Spring Lane South, Colchester CO3 4AN

    252091 Submitted 26 Sep 2025 50 yards away

    86% historically approved · decision due ~28 Nov

    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.

    Awaiting decision Outline 10 docs
    Several homes
  • The Old Rectory, Spring Lane South, Colchester CO3 4AN

    241863 Submitted 11 Sep 2024 50 yards away

    Refurbishment of a grade II listed building including demolition and alterations of part, Demolition of modern additions and construction of 7 new houses (resubmission of 211313)

    Refused Full applications Demolition 117 docs
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  • The Old Rectory, Spring Lane South, Colchester CO3 4AN

    241864 Submitted 11 Sep 2024 50 yards away

    Refurbishment of a grade II listed building including demolition and alterations of part, Demolition of modern additions and construction of 7 new houses (resubmission of 211313)

    Refused Heritage and listed buildings Demolition 72 docs
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  • 10a Spring Lane South, Colchester CO3 4AN

    251574 Submitted 28 Jul 2025 50 yards away

    86% historically approved · decision due ~22 Sep

    In the front garden - fell a Willow (tree 1) and trim and shape Holly (tree 2). In the rear back garden - remove remaining part of trunk of diseased/dead Leylandii (tree 3) and reduce the Beech next to it (tree4) reduce two Portuguese Laurels (trees 5 and

    Awaiting decision Trees 2 docs
  • The Little Glebe, Spring Lane South, Colchester CO3 4AN

    230765 Submitted 28 Mar 2023 50 yards away

    Outline application with all matters reserved. Demolish the existing building and replace with a sympathetically designed new build house. Indicative.

    Withdrawn Outline New dwelling Demolition 13 docs

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    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

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    Received 5 Jun, published by the council 23 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • 261429 Granted

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    Received 3 Aug, published by the council 31 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • 261465 Granted

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    The conversion of 2no flats to 1no 3 bed dwelling.

    Received 7 Aug, published by the council 7 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 261476 Granted

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    Received 10 Aug, published by the council 21 Aug 2026 Full applications