81 Barrack Street, Colchester CO1 2LW

1. 15 Sep 2026

   Received by Colchester

2. 22 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 10 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.

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• 34 Cannon Street, Colchester CO1 2DU

  230524 Submitted 24 Feb 2023 50 yards away

  Demolition of existing structure and construction of a 2 bedroom detached house.

  Granted Full applications New dwelling Demolition 13 docs

• 34 Cannon Street, Colchester CO1 2DU

  222625 Submitted 13 Oct 2022 50 yards away

  Application for discharge of conditions 3,4,6,7,8,9,12,13 & part discharge 10 of approved application 221397

  Withdrawn Conditions 11 docs

• 66 Barrack Street, Colchester CO1 2LS

  230179 Submitted 29 Jan 2023 100 yards away

  Proposed conversion from A3 restaurant to C3 apartments to create 3 x 1 & 2 bedroom ground floor apartments (Resubmission of 221167)

  Refused Full applications New dwelling 12 docs

• 2b Barrack Street, Colchester CO1 2LJ

  260512 Submitted 20 Mar 2026 100 yards away

  Conversion of one dwelling into 2 1 flats (Retrospective)

  Refused Full applications New dwelling
  Domestic

• 18-20 Barrack Street, Colchester CO1 2LJ

  260825 Submitted 5 May 2026 100 yards away

  91% historically approved · decision due ~30 Jun

  Removal of existing external timber staircase and replacement with new lightweight steel staircase finished in a powder-coated black colour.

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings

• 4 Wimpole Road, Colchester CO1 2BX

  241399 Submitted 4 Jul 2024 200 yards away

  Addition of render to front elevation and addition of external insulation and render to existing front porch.

  Refused Full applications Extension 6 docs
  Small domestic

• 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