Unit 1a, Turner Rise Retail Park, Petrolea Close, Colchester CO4 5TU Data via plota.co.uk

260547 - Advertisement Consent Decided
Signs & advertsCommercial premises

Proposal

New signs, vinyls, internally illuminated flex face sign cases Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
26 Mar 2026
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Split Decision
12 Jun 2026

Split Decision on 12 Jun 2026 · Last checked 24 Sept 2026

Documents

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Site constraints 2

Also on the record
Inside the Colchester built-up area; Natural England's Provisional ALC map (1:250,000, 1970s) had this area as grade 3, but it predates the buildings here and the current map does not class it as farmland.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No listed building at the site

Checked on 6 October 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.

Building

Floor area1,281 m² (13,789 sq ft)
Energy ratingA (asset rating 12)
UseGeneral Assembly and Leisure, Night Clubs, and Theatres
HeatingAir Conditioning

From the energy performance certificate lodged in September 2026, the latest held for this property. The building may have changed since. View the certificate

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Important details

Council
Colchester
Application type
Advertisement Consent
Postcode
CO4 5TU
Received
26 Mar 2026
Validated
26 Mar 2026
Ward
Mile End
Parish
Myland
Case officer
Show
Target decision
12 Jun 2026
Decision
Split Decision
Decision date
12 Jun 2026
Applicant
Show
Agent
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Consultation & key dates

Comments by
24 Apr 2026

Historical activity at this location

25 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Approved
Turner Rise Retail Park, Petrolea Close, Colchester CO4 5TU
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed Use orDevelopment. The pr…
251677
2024 Approved
Asda Supermarket, Petrolea Close, Colchester CO4 5TU
Standalone office building erected onsite for the purpose of purchasing motor vehicles fr…
240407
2024 Approved
Asda Supermarket, Petrolea Close, Colchester CO4 5TU
Standalone office building erected onsite for the purpose of purchasing motor vehicles fr…
240407
2022 Approved
Unit 1, Turner Rise Retail Park, Petrolea Close, Colchester CO4 5TU
Installation of 3 external doors within the existing retail unit.
223151
2022 Approved
Unit 1, Turner Rise Retail Park, Petrolea Close, Colchester CO4 5TU
Installation of 3 external doors within the existing retail unit.
223151
2022 Approved
Unit 1, Turner Rise Retail Park, Petrolea Close, Colchester CO4 5TU
6 no. illuminated building signs. 1 no. non-illuminated welcome sign
221946
2022 Approved
Unit 1, Turner Rise Retail Park, Petrolea Close, Colchester CO4 5TU
6 no. illuminated building signs. 1 no. non-illuminated welcome sign
221946
2022 Approved
Turner Rise Retail Park, Petrolea Close, Colchester CO4 5TU
1 x illuminated totem
220773
2022 Approved
Turner Rise Retail Park, Petrolea Close, Colchester CO4 5TU
1 x illuminated totem
220773
2021 Approved
Asda Supermarket, Petrolea Close, Colchester CO4 5TU
Installation of 4no. internally illuminated click and collect canopies
210517
2021 Refused
ASDA Stores Ltd, Asda Supermarket, Petrolea Close, Colchester CO4 5TU
Construction of an external pod to the front of the store to be used as storage and assoc…
210516
2020 Approved
Turner Rise Retail Park, Petrolea Close, Colchester CO4 5TU
Single digital screen x 1, double digital screens x 3, play land sign and directional sig…
202653
2020 Approved
Turner Rise Retail Park, Petrolea Close, Colchester CO4 5TU
Single digital screen x 1, double digital screens x 3, play land sign and directional sig…
202653
2020 Approved
Turner Rise Retail Park, Petrolea Close, Colchester CO4 5TU
The installation of a freestanding totem sign.
202652
2020 Approved
Turner Rise Retail Park, Petrolea Close, Colchester CO4 5TU
Installation of 6 No. Building fascia signs and 1 No. Digital Re- Connect Screen.
202651
2020 Approved
Turner Rise Retail Park, Petrolea Close, Colchester CO4 5TU
Alterations to car park with the erection of a freestanding restaurant with drive-thru fa…
202771
2020 Approved
Turner Rise Retail Park, Petrolea Close, Colchester CO4 5TU
The installation of a freestanding totem sign.
202652
2020 Approved
Turner Rise Retail Park, Petrolea Close, Colchester CO4 5TU
Installation of 6 No. Building fascia signs and 1 No. Digital Re- Connect Screen.
202651
2020 Approved
Turner Rise Retail Park, Petrolea Close, Colchester CO4 5TU
Alterations to car park with the erection of a freestanding restaurant with drive-thru fa…
202771
2018 Approved
ASDA Stores Ltd, Asda Supermarket, Petrolea Close, Colchester CO4 5TU
Signage to be located on 4 No. cabin elevations and to include terms and conditions poste…
181967
2017 Approved
Unit 1, Turner Rise Retail Park, Petrolea Close, Colchester CO4 5TU
Installation of sprinkler tank and pump in the rear service yard to the building.
170715
2017 Approved
Unit 1, Turner Rise Retail Park, Petrolea Close, Colchester CO4 5TU
Installation of sprinkler tank and pump in the rear service yard to the building.
170715
2017 Approved
Unit 1, Turner Rise Retail Park, Petrolea Close, Colchester CO4 5TU
6 no. illuminated flexface signs. 1 no. welcome entrance sign non- illuminated.
170474
2017 Approved
Unit 1, Turner Rise Retail Park, Petrolea Close, Colchester CO4 5TU
6 no. illuminated flexface signs. 1 no. welcome entrance sign non- illuminated.
170474
2016 Approved
Unit 1, Turner Rise Retail Park, Petrolea Close, Colchester CO4 5TU
External alterations to provide additional fire door on South West elevation
163186
Colchester
Planning Authority Score
6.2/10
Average
#91 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Other 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
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
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

Energy performance: Energy performance certificates from the Energy Performance of Buildings Register, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Crown copyright 2026.