Town Hall, High Street, Colchester CO1 1PJ
Application Valid
260589 - Listed Building
Description
External reroofing works, removal of redundant rooflights and installation of compliant safe roof access systems to Colchester Town Hall.
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Historical activity at this location
38 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
This property
Previous applications at this address
2021
Refused
REMOVAL OF EXISTING WOODEN LIBRARY SHELVING WITHIN THE FORMER COURT'S LAW LIBRARY ROOM WI…
2020
With conditions
Installation of structural steel members to support the PBX Room floorloadings to accommo…
2020
With conditions
Installation of structural steel members to support the PBX Room floorloadings to accommo…
2020
Withdrawn
Removal of existing glazed timber stud partition within the existing monitoring centre.
2020
Withdrawn
Removal of existing glazed timber stud partition within the existing monitoring centre.
2020
Withdrawn
Removal of the existing wooden shelving from the Court Library
2020
Withdrawn
Removal of the existing wooden shelving from the Court Library
2017
With conditions
Temporary seasonal signage for up to 6 weeks a year for a period of 2 years
2017
With conditions
Temporary seasonal signage for up to 6 weeks a year for a period of 2 years
2016
Discharge of condition 2 (enabling works) from application 161058. (Restoration of clock…
2016
With conditions
Restoration of clock face, including removal of opal glass, and replacing glass with opal…
2016
With conditions
Installation of a new bench on raised platform in front of the existing bench in the coun…
2016
With conditions
Proposed removal of 1x plasterboard stud work, non-load bearing wall to reinstate origina…
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2025
With conditions
Natwest, 25 High Street, Colchester CO1 1DG
2x Individual Letter Fascia, 1x Fascia, 2x Projecting Sign, 2x Nameplate, 1x Digital Scre…
2025
With conditions
Culver Street West & East, Vineyard Street, Trinity Street, Museum Street &, High Street, Colchester Essex CO1 1DG
Metal 'Love Your Bike' signs to be installed onto end bike racks on a rack of Sheffield b…
2025
With conditions
Outside, 131 High Street, Colchester CO1 1SP
Real time passenger information and commercial adverts.
2025
Refused
Footpath Outside, 28 High Street, Colchester CO1 1DB
Installation of 1No. BT Street Hub Unit and associated advertisement panels on either sid…
2025
Refused
Footpath Outside, 28 High Street, Colchester CO1 1DB
Two digital 75 inch LCD display screen, one on each side of the Street Hub unit.
2024
With conditions
132 High Street, Colchester Essex CO1 1SP
Change of use of retail plus dry cleaner (E use class) into restaurant(E use class) and t…
2024
With conditions
132 High Street, Colchester Essex CO1 1SP
Change of use of retail plus dry cleaner (E use class) into restaurant(E use class) and t…
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With conditions
19-20 High Street, Colchester CO1 1DB
Sign A: 1no. Internally-illuminated 'Wendy's' text and logo fascia sign. Sign B: 1no. Dou…
2024
With conditions
19-20 High Street, Colchester CO1 1DB
Sign A: 1no. Internally-illuminated 'Wendy's' text and logo fascia sign. Sign B: 1no. Dou…
2024
With conditions
Moot Hall, Town Hall, High Street, Colchester CO1 1PJ
Undertake stabilisation and repair works to the fibrous plaster ceiling of the Moot Hall…
2024
With conditions
Moot Hall, Town Hall, High Street, Colchester CO1 1PJ
Undertake stabilisation and repair works to the fibrous plaster ceiling of the Moot Hall…
2024
With conditions
132 High Street, Colchester Essex CO1 1SP
1 no. fascia sign and 1 no. projecting sign.
2024
With conditions
132 High Street, Colchester Essex CO1 1SP
1 no. fascia sign and 1 no. projecting sign.
2024
With conditions
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Bus Shelter 2506 COL 5, Outside, 131 High Street, Colchester CO1 1SP
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With conditions
Bus Shelter Opposite, 131A High Street, Colchester CO1 1SP
Double-sided digital displays to replace existing double-sided internally illuminated 6-s…
2024
With conditions
Next Retail Ltd, 19/20 High Street, Colchester CO1 1DB
Shopfront alterations.
2024
With conditions
Next Retail Ltd, 19/20 High Street, Colchester CO1 1DB
Shopfront alterations.
2024
With conditions
19 High Street, Colchester Essex CO1 1DB
Installation of mechanical plant at roof level.
2019
With conditions
Colchester Borough Council, Town Hall, High Street, Colchester CO1 1PJ
Face bed new ashlar in Portland Whit Bed Stone to re-establish inscription to Foundation…
2019
With conditions
Colchester Borough Council, Town Hall, High Street, Colchester CO1 1PJ
Face bed new ashlar in Portland Whit Bed Stone to re-establish inscription to Foundation…
2019
With conditions
Outside Bills Restaurant, High Street, Colchester CO1 1SP
Installation of drinking water fountain to existing stone wall in areaformally known as '…
2019
With conditions
Outside Bills Restaurant, High Street, Colchester CO1 1SP
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2018
With conditions
Fenwick, 152 High Street, Colchester CO1 1PN
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Colchester
Planning Authority Score
6.1/10
Average
#91 of 292 councils
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Other 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
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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