Square 4, University of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester CO4 3SQ
Application Valid
260621 - Full (8 Week Determination)
Description
Provision of an enclosed external escape stair case to improve fire egress, remodelled podium entrance lobby and minor internal alterations
Historical activity at this location
25 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2025
With conditions
Computing Science Building, University Of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester CO4 3SQ
The works required are for the installation of a metal flue to the side of the computer s…
2025
Land South of, University Of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester CO4 3SQ
Environmental Impact Assessment Screening Request for a Solar Farm on land south of Unive…
2024
With conditions
Wivenhoe House Hotel, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester CO4 3SQ
Refurbishment and reconfiguration of existing central bar and back of house space, within…
2024
With conditions
Wivenhoe House Hotel, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester CO4 3SQ
Refurbishment and reconfiguration of existing central bar and back of house space, within…
2024
With conditions
Student Union Shop, University Of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester CO4 3SQ
Extension of Student Union Shop and Reconfiguration of Entrance with Alterations to Shop…
2024
With conditions
Student Union Shop, University Of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester CO4 3SQ
Extension of Student Union Shop and Reconfiguration of Entrance with Alterations to Shop…
2024
With conditions
Constable Building, University Of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester CO4 3SQ
Proposed Replacement Windows
2024
With conditions
Constable Building, University Of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester CO4 3SQ
Proposed Replacement Windows
2024
With conditions
Constable Building, University Of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester CO4 3SQ
Proposed Replacement Windows
2024
With conditions
Constable Building, University Of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester CO4 3SQ
Proposed Replacement Windows
2024
With conditions
The Lecture Hall, University Of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester CO4 3SQ
The works required are for the installation of a metal flue to the side of the existing l…
2024
With conditions
The Lecture Hall, University Of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester CO4 3SQ
The works required are for the installation of a metal flue to the side of the existing l…
2023
With conditions
Knowledge Gateway Site, University Of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester CO4 3SQ
Change of use to university medical centre
2023
With conditions
Knowledge Gateway Site, University Of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester CO4 3SQ
Change of use to university medical centre
2022
With conditions
Keynes, Rayleigh, Tawney and William Morris Accommodation Towers, University Of Essex, Colchester Campus, North Causeway, Colchester CO4 3SQ
External alterations associated with the refurbishment of the accommodation towers, to in…
2022
With conditions
Keynes, Rayleigh, Tawney and William Morris Accommodation Towers, University Of Essex, Colchester Campus, North Causeway, Colchester CO4 3SQ
External alterations associated with the refurbishment of the accommodation towers, to in…
2023
With conditions
University Of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester CO4 3SQ
The retention of 4 No temporary car parks and contractors' compounds on the Central Knowl…
2023
With conditions
Land at, University Of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester CO4 3SQ
Application for no. 9 Cycle Storage Shelters
2023
With conditions
University Of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester CO4 3SQ
The retention of 4 No temporary car parks and contractors' compounds on the Central Knowl…
2023
With conditions
Land at, University Of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester CO4 3SQ
Application for no. 9 Cycle Storage Shelters
2017
Withdrawn
University Of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester CO4 3SQ
Proposed Signs saying: University of Essex, Colchester Entrance, Wivenhoe Entrance. (Adve…
2017
Withdrawn
University Of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester CO4 3SQ
Proposed Signs saying: University of Essex, Colchester Entrance, Wivenhoe Entrance. (Adve…
2017
University Of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester CO4 3SQ
Improvements to Colchester and Wivenhoe entrances to the University of Essex campus to in…
2017
University Of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester CO4 3SQ
Improvements to Colchester and Wivenhoe entrances to the University of Essex campus to in…
2016
With conditions
University Of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester CO4 3SQ
Permanent installation of timber frame pitched roof gazebo for exclusive use of Wivenhoe…
Colchester
Planning Authority Score
6.1/10
Average
#91 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions
Colchester is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #49 out of 292. Only 27% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 40% 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 82% approved vs 90% nationally.
One of the strictest councils
only 82% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application.
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Colchester decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
80%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #257 of 292
82%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #259 of 292
78%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #49 of 292
27%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #39 of 292
68%
Minor dwellings approved
69 decided (1-9 homes)
67%
Major dwellings approved
12 decided (10+ homes)
70%
Change of use approved
84 decided
1,059
Total decisions
216 refused in 2025