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260528 - Removal/Variation of a Condition (8 Week Determination) Approved
Admin / procedural

Proposal

Variation of condition 6 (stone coping material) and 7 (stone coping profile) of planning consent 252313 Data via plota.co.uk

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Received
23 Mar 2026
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Approved
18 May 2026

Approved on 18 May 2026 · Last checked 24 Sept 2026

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Associated applications 2

  • Part of

    Listed building252313
    Repair and renovation of boundary garden wall.

    Conditions variation sought for 6, 7

    • VariationVariation of condition 6 (stone coping material) and 7 (stone coping profile) of planning…This application260528

Site constraints 7

Grade II listed: 197, Lexden Road
List entry 1123588 · The pin is inside its outline · 11 more listed buildings within 150 m (11 Grade II)
Listed building consent is needed for work that affects the special interest of a listed building, inside or out, on top of planning permission. Setting can be a consideration for buildings nearby; there is no fixed radius.
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Colchester Area 3 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.
Local nature reserve 93 m away: Lexden Park
Work nearby can need a habitats assessment.
Harm to a protected site is only accepted where there is no alternative and an overriding public interest.
Also on the record
Scheduled monument 209 m away: Lexden Dyke Middle: part of the Iron Age territorial oppidum and Romano-British town of Camulodunum; National infrastructure project 1465 m away: A12 Chelmsford to A120 Widening Scheme; Inside the Colchester built-up area; Priority habitat 27 m away: Deciduous woodland.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt

Checked on 3 November 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England, the Planning Inspectorate 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.

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Important details

Council
Colchester
Application type
Removal/Variation of a Condition (8 Week Determination)
Postcode
CO3 4BH
Received
23 Mar 2026
Validated
23 Mar 2026
Ward
Lexden & Braiswick
Parish
Colchester
Case officer
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Target decision
18 May 2026
Decision
Approve Conditional
Decision date
18 May 2026
Applicant
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Agent
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Consultation & key dates

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22 Apr 2026

Historical activity at this location

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

This property

Previous applications at this address

2025 Approved
Repair and renovation of boundary garden wall.
252313
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Refused
134 Lexden Road, Colchester CO3 4BL
Proposed replacement of existing garage and porch
252730
2025
The Little Glebe, Spring Lane South, Colchester CO3 4AN
Outline application for renovation of the host house 'Little Glebe' and the existing barn…
252091
2025
10a Spring Lane South, Colchester CO3 4AN
In the front garden - fell a Willow (tree 1) and trim and shape Holly (tree 2). In the re…
251574
2025
134 Lexden Road, Colchester Essex CO3 4BL
G2 - 2 X Lime Trees - reduce back to previous and suitable pruning points, approx 30% 2…
250692
2025
Ostara House, 193 Lexden Road, Colchester Essex CO3 4BH
T1 Prunes Reduce the crown by 1-2meters to clear away from building.T2Yew Reduce the crow…
250094
2024 Refused
The Little Glebe, Spring Lane South, Colchester CO3 4AN
Demolition of existing dwelling and replacement 4 bed dwelling. Existing access retained…
242024
2024 Refused
The Little Glebe, Spring Lane South, Colchester CO3 4AN
Demolition of existing dwelling and replacement 4 bed dwelling. Existing access retained…
242024
2024 Refused
The Old Rectory, Spring Lane South, Colchester CO3 4AN
Refurbishment of a grade II listed building including demolition and alterations of part…
241863
2024 Refused
The Old Rectory, Spring Lane South, Colchester CO3 4AN
Refurbishment of a grade II listed building including demolition and alterations of part…
241864
2024 Refused
The Old Rectory, Spring Lane South, Colchester CO3 4AN
Refurbishment of a grade II listed building including demolition and alterations of part…
241863
2024 Refused
The Old Rectory, Spring Lane South, Colchester CO3 4AN
Refurbishment of a grade II listed building including demolition and alterations of part…
241864
2023 Approved
Ostara House, 193 Lexden Road, Colchester Essex CO3 4BH
Proposed ground floor infill extension between house and garage, new first floor dormers…
231567
2023 Approved
Ostara House, 193 Lexden Road, Colchester Essex CO3 4BH
Proposed ground floor infill extension between house and garage, new first floor dormers…
231567
2023 Withdrawn
The Little Glebe, Spring Lane South, Colchester CO3 4AN
Outline application with all matters reserved. Demolish the existing building and replace…
230765
2023 Withdrawn
The Little Glebe, Spring Lane South, Colchester CO3 4AN
Outline application with all matters reserved. Demolish the existing building and replace…
230765
2021 Approved
The Old Rectory, Spring Lane South, Colchester CO3 4AN
Listed building application for refurbishment/restoration of Grade II listed building inc…
211314
2021 Approved
The Old Rectory, Spring Lane South, Colchester CO3 4AN
Refurbishment/restoration of Grade II listed building including demolition of later addit…
211313
2022
211 Lexden Road, Colchester Essex CO3 4BH
T1- Ash- Reduce the crown by up to 2 meters, due to tree getting too large for area
222669
2022
211 Lexden Road, Colchester Essex CO3 4BH
T1- Ash- Reduce the crown by up to 2 meters, due to tree getting too large for area
222669
2022 Approved
Ostara House, 193 Lexden Road, Colchester Essex CO3 4BH
Proposed ground floor infill extension between house and garage, conversion of part of th…
221869
2017
10 Spring Lane South, Colchester CO3 4AN
Glestida - Rear garden on boundary with end of Tapwoods Road. Fell to ground level, bark…
171275
2016 Approved
191 Lexden Road, Colchester CO3 3TE
Listed building application for - 1) To replace 1 x Door & 2 x windowsto rear of the prop…
162318
2016 Approved
191 Lexden Road, Colchester CO3 3TE
1) To replace 1 x Door & 2 x windows to rear of the property with bifold exterior doors m…
162317
2016 Refused
191 Lexden Road, Colchester CO3 3TE
Listed building application to replace 1 x door and 2 x windows to rear of the property w…
160629
2016 Refused
191 Lexden Road, Colchester CO3 3TE
To replace 1 x door and 2 x windows to rear of the property with bifold exterior doors ma…
160628
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