Tanglewood, 37 Church Lane, Colchester CO3 4DX

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.

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• Gayton, 9 Church Lane, Colchester CO3 4AD

  240767 Submitted 12 Apr 2024 100 yards away

  Alterations to original approval No 111047 and No 130826 for a proposed first floor extension and garage.

  Granted Full applications Extension 24 docs

• 14 Parsons Hill, Colchester CO3 4DT

  252272 Submitted 16 Oct 2025 100 yards away

  Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a proposed proposed carport with revised boundary treatments

  Granted Lawful development 3 docs

• The Cottage, 4 Church Lane, Colchester CO3 4AB

  211614 Submitted 5 Jun 2021 150 yards away

  86% historically approved · decision due ~5 Aug

  Beech - reduce by 30% overall, reduce to previous cutting points to control size. Laurel - reduce to 1.8m above ground level, reduce to previous cutting points to control size. 2 x Hawthorn - reduce to height of fence (2m above ground level). Holly - fel

  Awaiting decision Trees 3 docs
  Small domestic

• The Cottage, 4 Church Lane, Colchester CO3 4AB

  241813 Submitted 4 Sep 2024 150 yards away

  Convertion of the garage, which is currently used as storage, to a flexible office/guest bedroom, and extend to the rear, to create a larger utility area, a downstairs WC, and a new dining/living space.

  Refused Full applications 8 docs

• 55 Shakespeare Road, Colchester Essex CO3 4HZ

  230026 Submitted 5 Jan 2023 200 yards away

  Conservatory and glass roof extension connected onto existing boundary wall

  Granted Lawful development Extension 7 docs
  Small domestic

• 106 Prettygate Road, Colchester Essex CO3 4DZ

  230453 Submitted 24 Feb 2023 200 yards away

  Proposed Loft Conversion

  Refused Full applications Loft or dormer 11 docs

• 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