Culver Square, Colchester Data via plota.co.uk
Proposal
Proposed changes to the public realm of Culver Square. The proposal will replace the existing fountain with a new suitable and attractive street furniture. This will allow the square to be used for a wider range of public activities. Data via plota.co.uk
Application progress
Approved on 6 Aug 2026 · Last checked 24 Sept 2026
Planning committee
Decided by Colchester Planning Committee on 30 Jul 2026.
Approved
As officers recommended.
- Officers advised approval because the scheme would provide flexible seating, planting and public-event space without harming the Conservation Area.
- Residents and consultees raised concerns about losing the fountain, artwork and seating, while supporters welcomed greater flexibility and public use.
- The committee approved the application by eight votes to one, with two abstentions, subject to added conditions and an informative.
Source: Plota analysis of Colchester's committee minutes of 30 Jul 2026.
Associated applications 2
Site constraints 5
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- 37 m11, Sir Isaac's WalkGrade II
- 58 mTymperleysGrade II*
- 63 m12-14, Sir Isaac's WalkGrade II
- 68 m44-52, Head StreetGrade II
- 71 m17, SIR ISAAC'S WALK (See details for further address information)Grade II*
- 73 mThe Roman Town WallGrade I
- 75 m54, Head StreetGrade II*
- 82 m4, Trinity StreetGrade II
- 82 m6, Trinity StreetGrade II*
- 83 m11a and 11b, High StreetGrade II*
- 83 m9 and 10, Trinity StreetGrade II
- 85 m41-44, St John's StreetGrade II
- 86 m14, High StreetGrade II
- 87 m35-39, St John's StreetGrade II
- 89 m22, High StreetGrade II
- 89 m2 and 3, Trinity StreetGrade II
- 89 m7 and 7A Trinity StreetGrade II
- 90 m40, St John's StreetGrade II
- 91 m45-47, St John's StreetGrade II
- 92 mNumbers 11, 12 and 13 Trinity StreetGrade II
- 98 m21 and 21a, High StreetGrade II
- 98 m6, Sir Isaac's WalkGrade II
- 100 m14, Trinity StreetGrade II
- 108 m37, 39, 39a, Head StreetGrade II
- 109 m41, Head StreetGrade II
- 109 m26, Trinity StreetGrade II
- 113 m27, Head StreetGrade II
- 113 mFormer Church of Holy TrinityGrade I
- 113 m22, Trinity StreetGrade II
- 115 m25, Head StreetGrade II
- 115 m18 to 21, Trinity StreetGrade II
- 115 mThe Purple DogGrade II
- 119 m21, Head StreetGrade II
- 121 m6a and 6b, Sir Isaac's WalkGrade II
- 126 m3, ScheregateGrade II
- 129 m4, ScheregateGrade II
- 130 mHeadgate HotelGrade II
- 130 mThe ScheregateGrade II*
- 131 mHeadgate CourtGrade II*
- 133 m156, High StreetGrade II
- 133 m1, Eld LaneGrade II
- 134 m28-30, High StreetGrade II
- 135 m3a, ScheregateGrade II
- 135 mThe Albert HallGrade II
- 136 m1 and 2, ScheregateGrade II
- 137 mEssex and Suffolk Fire OfficeGrade II*
- 144 m10, Church StreetGrade II
Checked on 2 November 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.
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Important details
- Council
- Colchester
- Application type
- Full (8 Week Determination)
- Postcode
- CO1 1WF
- Received
- 10 Jun 2026
- Validated
- 15 Jun 2026
- Ward
- Castle
- Parish
- Colchester
- Case officer
- Show
- Target decision
- 10 Aug 2026
- Decision
- Approve Conditional
- Decision date
- 6 Aug 2026
- Applicant
- Show
- Agent
- Hana Loftus
How this decision compares
Decided in 52 days from validation, 4 days faster than Colchester's median of 56 for commercial and major works. Approved, as 85% of commercial and major works here are.
Plota live figures for commercial and major works decided by Colchester in the last twelve months, from validation. Colchester decision record →
Consultation & key dates
- Comments by
- 7 Jul 2026
Historical activity at this location
25 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
Nearby activity
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.
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