45 Septimus Drive, Colchester CO4 9EU

1. 2 Oct 2026

   Received by Colchester

2. 9 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 27 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.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go, with siting, design, access and landscaping all fixed at this stage. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 1 Libius Drive, Colchester CO4 9FX

  230377 Submitted 17 Feb 2023 150 yards away

  To replace an existing White UPVC Edwardian conservatory roof to an insulated flat roof with 2 x Ultrasky roof lanterns.

  Granted Full applications Extension 8 docs

• 9 Valens Close, Colchester Essex CO4 9XA

  230643 Submitted 15 Mar 2023 250 yards away

  Existing Garage conversion to new Ancillary Bedroom and En-Suite. Accessed via house rear garden.

  Refused Full applications 5 docs

• 11 Olympic Boulevard, Colchester CO4 5ZP

  261362 Submitted 23 Jul 2026 400 yards away

  Construction of a lightweight timber first floor side extension over an existing undercroft/balcony, with a flat roof height of 2.4m. External horizontal timber cladding to front elevation, front window, and rear glazed double doors.

  Refused Full applications Extension Windows or glazing

• 22 Squirrels Field, Colchester CO4 5YA

  230795 Submitted 31 Mar 2023 0.3 miles away

  Proposed single storey rear extension

  Granted Full applications Extension 4 docs
  Small domestic

• 36 Endeavour Way, Colchester Colchester CO4 5XN

  261313 Submitted 15 Jul 2026 0.3 miles away

  Proposed loft conversion, including side facing rooflights, together with a rear facing window.

  Granted Full applications Loft or dormer Windows or glazing

• 46 Endeavour Way, Colchester Essex CO4 5XN

  261198 Submitted 29 Jun 2026 0.3 miles away

  Retrospective planning permission application for the erection of a conservatory on the existing first floor terrace of the dwelling.

  Granted Full applications Extension
  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