217 Lexden Road, Colchester CO3 4BJ Data via plota.co.uk

261804 - Discharge of Condition Application Valid
Admin / procedural

Proposal

Applcation to discharge condition 6 of approved application . Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
8 Oct 2026
Decision
Expected by 3 Dec 2026

Under consideration

No decision has been issued yet. A decision is expected by 3 Dec 2026.

Documents

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Site constraints 5

Grade II listed: 217, Lexden Road
List entry 1123589 · The pin is inside its outline · 3 more listed buildings within 150 m (3 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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Historic England ↗
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 304 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
National infrastructure project 1215 m away: A12 Chelmsford to A120 Widening Scheme; Inside the Colchester built-up area.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No scheduled monument at the site

Checked on 13 October 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.

Sales history 2

Last sold for £400,000 in February 2014. Detached house, freehold.

14 February 2014£400,000
26 January 2004£340,000

Sale prices from HM Land Registry's price paid record, matched to this application by its address.

Building

Floor area199 m² (2,142 sq ft)
Energy ratingE (46 out of 100), could reach C
PropertyDetached house, 8 habitable rooms
BuiltBefore 1900
HeatingBoiler and radiators, mains gas
WallsSolid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)

From the energy performance certificate lodged in November 2012, 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
Discharge of Condition
Postcode
CO3 4BJ
Received
8 Oct 2026
Validated
8 Oct 2026
Ward
Lexden & Braiswick
Parish
Colchester
Case officer
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Target decision
3 Dec 2026
Applicant
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Historical activity at this location

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

This property

Previous applications at this address

2021
T1 Yew - Section fell to ground level (tree causing damage to Out Building - photograph x…
212764
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025
Crown Inn, 235 Lexden Road, Colchester CO3 4DA
Removal of marquee, erection of covered stretched canvas canopy and retention of timber c…
252702
2025
1 Lexden Mews, Colchester CO3 4DA
Narrow leaf Ash tree TPO 03/17, tree ID G1 Sycamore tree TPO 03/17, tree ID is also G1
251829
2023 Refused
Crown Inn, 235 Lexden Road, Colchester Essex CO3 4DA
Retrospective application for erection of a marquee and timber canopy in a pub garden.
230797
2023 Refused
Crown Inn, 235 Lexden Road, Colchester Essex CO3 4DA
Retrospective application for erection of a marquee and timber canopy in a pub garden.
230797
2023 Refused
221 Lexden Road, Colchester Essex CO3 4DA
Replace windows which can no longer be repaired.
230314
2023 Refused
221 Lexden Road, Colchester Essex CO3 4DA
Replace windows which can no longer be repaired.
230314
2020
225 Lexden Road, Colchester CO3 4DA
Ash T1 reduction by 1 - 2 meters to previous points
202796
2020
225 Lexden Road, Colchester CO3 4DA
Ash T1 reduction by 1 - 2 meters to previous points
202796
2020
3 West Court, 138 Lexden Road, Colchester CO3 4BN
Pittosporum (T1) - fell to ground level due to tree pushing again the boundary wall by Le…
201917
2020
3 West Court, 138 Lexden Road, Colchester CO3 4BN
Pittosporum (T1) - fell to ground level due to tree pushing again the boundary wall by Le…
201917
2020
DUMMY_Planning, West Court, 138 Lexden Road, Colchester CO3 4BN
Pittosporum (T1) - fell to ground level Ash (T2) - fell to ground level Ash (T3) - fell t…
201559
2020
DUMMY_Planning, West Court, 138 Lexden Road, Colchester CO3 4BN
Pittosporum (T1) - fell to ground level Ash (T2) - fell to ground level Ash (T3) - fell t…
201559
2019
1 Lexden Mews, Colchester CO3 4DA
Replace existing fence (Rotten) with Wooden Picket fence, gate for vehicle access and sma…
190578
2019
1 Lexden Mews, Colchester CO3 4DA
Replace existing fence (Rotten) with Wooden Picket fence, gate for vehicle access and sma…
190578
2018
Land At The Rear Of, Crown Inn, 235 Lexden Road, Colchester CO3 4DA
1 Sycamore tree (S1) to be felled.
180133
2016 Approved
Armoury House, 24 Lexden Road, Colchester CO3 4DA
Proposed change of use of an existing double garage for use as changing facilities in con…
161316
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
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

Sale prices: Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Freehold boundary: © Crown copyright and database rights 2026, HM Land Registry. Polygons © Crown copyright and database rights 2026 Ordnance Survey 100026316. Conditions of use

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.