48 Castle Road, Colchester CO1 1UN

1. 28 Sep 2026

   Received by Colchester

2. 6 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 23 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's median decision took 63 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

Applications for works to trees cover protected trees: consent under a tree preservation order, or six weeks notice for trees in a conservation area. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 71 Castle Road, Colchester CO1 1UN

  252217 Submitted 14 Oct 2025 50 yards away

  86% historically approved · decision due ~12 Dec

  Two Lime trees (T3 within pavement outside number 71 and T13 within pavement outside number 25 on plans) are to be removed in their entirety to facilitate footpath repair works. Engineering solutions have already been attempted around both trees on mul

  Awaiting decision Trees

• 52 Castle Road, Colchester CO1 1UN

  260685 Submitted 15 Apr 2026 50 yards away

  83% historically approved · decision due ~10 Jun

  Erect single storey rear extension with hipped roof and two roof lights. New timber sash windows to front and rear of the dwelling and front windows to be enlarged to its original size. New front landscaping with reclaimed terracotta red and black che

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension Loft or dormer +1
  Small domestic

• 48 Castle Road, Colchester Essex CO1 1UN

  242121 Submitted 18 Oct 2024 50 yards away

  86% historically approved · decision due ~13 Dec

  T1 - Plum - Formative prune T2 - Apple - Formative prune

  Awaiting decision Trees 3 docs

• 61 Castle Road, Colchester Essex CO1 1UN

  242020 Submitted 5 Oct 2024 50 yards away

  Replacement of the windows (x3) to the front of the property. Removing rotten, single pane wooden original sash, and replacing with replica windows. Details supplied of manufacturer.

  Refused Full applications Windows or glazing 11 docs

• 45 Castle Road, Colchester Essex CO1 1UN

  241716 Submitted 19 Aug 2024 50 yards away

  Application to discharge condition 6 (WSI) of planning permission 231344

  Granted Conditions 3 docs

• 52 Castle Road, Colchester CO1 1UN

  260009 Submitted 7 Jan 2026 50 yards away

  86% historically approved · decision due ~4 Mar

  T1 - Bay tree Reduce the height & width of T1 - Bay tree, by up to approximately 1.5 - 2.0 meters, ensuring a balanced & symmetrical canopy remains

  Awaiting decision Trees

• 261623 Awaiting decision

  102 Coast Road, West Mersea Colchester CO5 8NA

  1. Pear tree. Pruning by 25% as the branches are interfering with the telephone line 2. Prunus Carasifera. Cherry Plum to be reduced by 25%. Branches are overhanging the road and lorries break off the branches. 3. Apple tree. Reduce by 25%. The

  Received 7 Sep, published by the council 6 Oct 2026 Trees
• 261616 Awaiting decision

  Bouchiers Hall, Kelvedon Road, Messing Colchester CO5 9TW

  T1 Ash - Repeat historic coppice and reduce to a height of 1m. T2 Horse Chestnut - Reduce by a third to reduce sail affect of the canopy and balance overall form of the tree. T3 Horse Chestnut - Reduce crown down to the main fork joint to balance t

  Received 7 Sep, published by the council 13 Sep 2026 Trees
• 261619 Awaiting decision

  Oaklands Court, Cambridge Road, Colchester CO3 3PE

  Lime - outside Oaklands Court Works as per ECC Place Services specification Crown lift over footway & highway Reason: General tree maintenance

  Received 7 Sep, published by the council 13 Sep 2026 Trees
• 261614 Awaiting decision

  8a The Avenue, Colchester CO3 3PA

  x 1 Himalayan Birch (H1) to have upper crown reduced by 1-1.5m and sides to be reduced by anywhere between 0.300-0.600m to ensure a balanced crown (leaving a flowing branch line where possible). Crown to also be lifted (removal of lower branches) by

  Received 4 Sep, published by the council 13 Sep 2026 Trees
• 261596 Awaiting decision

  Handford Place, Queens Road, Colchester CO3 3NY

  T5 - Lime - Reduce by 50% - As per recommendation in tree condition survey. T9 - Lime - Reduce the crown by 50% - as per recommendation in tree condition survey.

  Received 1 Sep, published by the council 7 Sep 2026 Trees