19a The Avenue, Colchester CO3 3PA Data via plota.co.uk

260754 - Full (8 Week Determination) Decided
Extensions & alterations

Proposal

Proposed renovation and rear extension of existing bungalow. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
27 Apr 2026
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Decided

Decided on · Last checked 5 Sept 2026

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Site constraints 2

Colchester Area 2 conservation area
Demolition needs planning permission and permitted development is restricted.
The council must give weight to preserving or enhancing the area's character and appearance. Not every council has published its boundaries as open data.
Also on the record
Inside the Colchester built-up area.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No scheduled monument at the site

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Important details

Council
Colchester
Application type
Full (8 Week Determination)
Postcode
CO3 3PA
Received
27 Apr 2026
Validated
27 Apr 2026
Ward
Lexden & Braiswick

Historical activity at this location

28 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

This property

Previous applications at this address

2025
T1 - Fir - Fell to ground level - Tree is becoming too large to the area - a Crown reduct…
251969
2020
Conifer tree - rear garden - rear boundary. Fell to ground level. Garden is small, a numb…
201152
2020
Conifer tree - rear garden - rear boundary. Fell to ground level. Garden is small, a numb…
201152
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Refused
19A The Avenue, Colchester Essex CO3 3PA
Proposed renovation and extension of existing bungalow
250628
2025
21 West Lodge Road, Colchester Essex CO3 3NL
Trees T003 and T012 on the attached plan request to reduce in overall height 30% and mana…
250241
2025
17 West Lodge Road, Colchester Essex CO3 3NL
Pollarding of 7 Lime Trees (Tilia Cordata) at the front (West Lodge Road) of the property…
250060
2023 Withdrawn
26 Lexden Road, Colchester CO3 3QD
Demolition of Failed Boundary Wall and Railings and erection of new Boundary Wall and Rai…
231093
2023 Withdrawn
26 Lexden Road, Colchester CO3 3QD
Demolition of Failed Boundary Wall and Railings and erection of new Boundary Wall and Rai…
231093
2024 Refused
The Smile Clinic, 12 The Avenue, Colchester CO3 3PA
LED illuminated fascia sign installed on the wall of the building, nonilluminated pillar…
240071
2024 Refused
The Smile Clinic, 12 The Avenue, Colchester CO3 3PA
LED illuminated fascia sign installed on the wall of the building, nonilluminated pillar…
240071
2024
19A The Avenue, Colchester Essex CO3 3PA
Three Lime trees in the front garden of 19A The Avenue. Two ( 1&2 on the plan), either si…
240621
2024
19A The Avenue, Colchester Essex CO3 3PA
Three Lime trees in the front garden of 19A The Avenue. Two ( 1&2 on the plan), either si…
240621
2024
15A West Lodge Road, Colchester Essex CO3 3NL
Large Robinia tree with overhanging branches. Blocking out sun to garden and lawn area. T…
240537
2024
15A West Lodge Road, Colchester Essex CO3 3NL
Large Robinia tree with overhanging branches. Blocking out sun to garden and lawn area. T…
240537
2023 Approved
17 West Lodge Road, Colchester Essex CO3 3NL
Conversion of existing outbuilding from storage to an annexe to be used in conjunction wi…
230796
2023 Approved
17 West Lodge Road, Colchester Essex CO3 3NL
Conversion of existing outbuilding from storage to an annexe to be used in conjunction wi…
230796
2022 Approved
Flat 2, 18 Eastwell House, West Lodge Road, Colchester Essex CO3 3NL
New single storey extension
222695
2022 Approved
Flat 2, 18 Eastwell House, West Lodge Road, Colchester Essex CO3 3NL
New single storey extension
222695
2022 Approved
21 West Lodge Road, Colchester Essex CO3 3NL
Removal of existing vehicular gates, hedge and trees. Construction of new vehicular and s…
221506
2022 Approved
21 West Lodge Road, Colchester Essex CO3 3NL
Removal of existing vehicular gates, hedge and trees. Construction of new vehicular and s…
221506
2022
5 The Avenue, Colchester CO3 3PA
Crown lift 4 London plane trees by 4m. Cutting back by 2-3m 2 Beech trees overhanging bui…
222279
2022
5 The Avenue, Colchester CO3 3PA
Crown lift 4 London plane trees by 4m. Cutting back by 2-3m 2 Beech trees overhanging bui…
222279
2022
Outside, 21 West Lodge Road, Colchester Essex CO3 3NL
T004 Lawson Cypress, T005 Portuguese laurel, T006 Silver Birch, T007 Holly, T009 Holm Oak…
221344
2016
17 West Lodge Road, Colchester CO3 3NL
Removal of T1 and T2 - Cupressoparis Leylandii
161039
2016
21 The Avenue, Colchester CO3 3PA
T1 - Cherry Plum - reduce crown back to previous pruning points (by approximately 1 metre…
160555
2016
17 West Lodge Road, Colchester CO3 3NL
T1: cupressoparis leylandii x - top and trim T2: cupressoparis leylandii x - top and trim…
160411
2016
17 West Lodge Road, Colchester CO3 3NL
Works to various trees
160095
2016
21 The Avenue, Colchester CO3 3PA
T1 London Plane. 25% crown reduction (approximately 1.5 metres of regrowth to be removed)…
160024
Colchester
Planning Authority Score
6.2/10
Average
#91 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

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.

One of the strictest councils
only 84% approved vs 90% nationally
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Colchester decision statistics
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
82%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #245 of 296
84%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #255 of 296
79%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #43 of 296
27%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #39 of 296
67%
Minor dwellings approved
69 decided (1-9 homes)
85%
Major dwellings approved
13 decided (10+ homes)
75%
Change of use approved
89 decided
1,074
Total decisions
188 refused in the year to March 2026
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings