Hill House Barn, Hill House Farm, 157 Colchester Road, West Bergholt Colchester CO6 3JX

1. 1 Oct 2026

   Received by Colchester

2. 9 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 26 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 decided full applications in a median of 64 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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• Land adj to, Hill House, 155 Colchester Road, West Bergholt Colchester CO6 3JX

  241526 Submitted 23 Jul 2024 50 yards away

  Proposed formation of alternative vehicular access to site approved for two bungalows (under reserved matters 231736).

  Granted Full applications 8 docs

• 14 Hop House, Colchester Road, West Bergholt Colchester CO6 3NW

  261665 Submitted 10 Sep 2026 50 yards away

  91% historically approved · decision due ~5 Nov

  Listed building consent application for the replacement of 11no. existing, obsolete GVT 154 roof windows with 11 high-efficiency conservation roof windows.

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing

• 134 Colchester Road, West Bergholt Essex CO6 3JS

  230705 Submitted 22 Mar 2023 100 yards away

  Single storey rear extension following demolition of garage and erection of a new garage (revised description)

  Granted Full applications Extension Demolition 9 docs
  Small domestic

• Hop House, Second Floor Office, Colchester Road, West Bergholt Essex CO6 3TJ

  222860 Submitted 15 Nov 2022 100 yards away

  Change of use from office to single residential flat. The proposal will not alter external appearance, nor extend or demolish the Listed Building.

  Granted Full applications Demolition 18 docs

• Hop House, Second Floor Office, Colchester Road, West Bergholt Essex CO6 3TJ

  222861 Submitted 15 Nov 2022 100 yards away

  Change of use from office to single residential flat. The proposal will not alter external appearance, nor extend or demolish the Listed Building.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Demolition 18 docs

• 2 Coopers Crescent, West Bergholt Colchester CO6 3SJ

  260815 Submitted 5 May 2026 200 yards away

  Proposed Loft Conversion, including front facing roof lights and rear facing dormer

  Granted Lawful development Loft or dormer

• 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