18-20 Barrack Street, Colchester CO1 2LJ Data via plota.co.uk
Proposal
Removal of existing external timber staircase and replacement with new lightweight steel staircase finished in a powder-coated black colour. Data via plota.co.uk
Application progress
This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet. Plota predicted a decision around 5 Oct 2026; it is now day 153. The consultation period closed on 2 Jun 2026.
Site constraints 3
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- 108 m110 and 111, Magdalen StreetGrade II
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Important details
- Council
- Colchester
- Application type
- Listed Building
- Postcode
- CO1 2LJ
- Received
- 5 May 2026
- Validated
- 5 May 2026
- Ward
- New Town & Christ Church
- Parish
- Colchester
- Case officer
- Show
- Target decision
- 14 Jul 2026
- Applicant
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- Agent
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Decision outlook
Day 153, past the statutory target. 91% of extensions in Colchester are decided within thirteen weeks; extensions of time are common, and the council need not decide on the day. Last seen undecided on 3 Oct 2026.
Plota live figures for extensions decided by Colchester in the last twelve months, from validation. Colchester decision record →
Consultation & key dates
- Comments by
- 2 Jun 2026
Historical activity at this location
25 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
Nearby activity
Colchester is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #43 out of 296. Only 27% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 41% national average - the council usually decides on time. Colchester is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 84% approved vs 90% nationally.
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