18 Blackwater Avenue, Colchester CO4 3UY

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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• 59a Parsons Heath, Colchester CO4 3HX

  251695 Submitted 6 Aug 2025 100 yards away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~1 Oct

  Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 4 and 6 of approved application 250397

  Awaiting decision Conditions 4 docs

• 15 Deben Road, Colchester CO4 3UZ

  261604 Submitted 1 Sep 2026 150 yards away

  83% historically approved · decision due ~23 Nov

  Erection of a single storey part-rear and part-side extension, infill front extension with associated internal alterations, and extension tothe part existing lowered patio.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension
  Small domestic

• 16 The Glade, Colchester CO4 3JD

  260811 Submitted 1 May 2026 150 yards away

  Construction of 1st floor side and rear extension, front extension to existing garage, alteration to existing fenestration.

  Granted Full applications Extension Windows or glazing

• 16 The Glade, Colchester CO4 3JD

  261489 Submitted 11 Aug 2026 150 yards away

  Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 4 and 5 of 260811

  Granted Conditions

• 16 The Glade, Colchester CO4 3JD

  260812 Submitted 1 May 2026 150 yards away

  Proposed 4m deep flat roof extension with materials matching that of the main house. Extension will be attached to an existing permitted development rear extension which is no more than 4m to the ridge and 2.5m to the eaves. Total depth of both extension

  Granted Householder Extension
  Domestic

• 3 Orwell Close, Colchester Essex CO4 3YW

  223109 Submitted 19 Dec 2022 200 yards away

  Proposed single storey rear extension and first floor extension over garage (AMENDED DESCRIPTION)

  Granted Full applications Extension 8 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