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Search current and historic planning applications published by Colchester Borough Council - 449 applications in the last 90 days across 39 towns and areas and 9 postcode districts. Filter applications by date, status, development type, or number of homes, view them on the map, or create a free alert for new applications. In the year to March 2026, Colchester Borough Council decided 1,074 planning applications and approved 82%; 79% of householder decisions were made within eight weeks.

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261425 19 Aug 2026 Application Valid

Bus Shelter Outside 120, High Street, Colchester

Digital advert on the real-time passenger information screen located at the bus stop. The screen is already installed. Adverts could be from a broad r...

Advertisement Consent Colchester 19 Aug 2026
261426 19 Aug 2026 Application Valid

Bus Shelter Outside 119, High Street, Colchester

Digital advert on the real-time passenger information screen located at the bus stop. The screen is already installed. Adverts could be from a broad r...

Advertisement Consent Colchester 19 Aug 2026
261418 19 Aug 2026 Application Valid

Bus Shelter At 41, Head Street, Colchester

Digital advert on the real-time passenger information screen located at the bus stop. The screen is already installed. Adverts could be from a broad r...

Advertisement Consent Colchester 19 Aug 2026
261420 19 Aug 2026 Application Valid

Bus Shelter At 25, Head Street, Colchester

Digital advert on the real-time passenger information screen located at the bus stop. The screen is already installed. Adverts could be from a broad r...

Advertisement Consent Colchester 19 Aug 2026
261424 19 Aug 2026 Application Valid

Bus Shelter 2506 Col 26 Stop Ec, 29-39 Head Street, Colchester CO1 1NH

Digital advert on the real-time passenger information screen located at the bus stop. The screen is already installed. Adverts could be from a broad r...

Advertisement Consent Colchester 19 Aug 2026
261531 18 Aug 2026 Application Valid

34 North Station Road, Colchester CO1 1RB

Proposed first floor extension to rear and change of use of first floor from an apartment (c3) to a house in multiple occupation. all with relocation ...

Full (8 Week Determination) Colchester 18 Aug 2026
261436 18 Aug 2026 Application Valid

17 & 15 Queen Anne Road, West Mersea Colchester CO5 8BB

Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for proposed conversion of two dwellings into one.

Certificate of Lawful Use - Proposed Colchester 18 Aug 2026
261527 18 Aug 2026 Application Valid

Land to the East of, Nayland Road, Great Horkesley Colchester CO6 4ET

Application for approval of details reserved by condition 8 (CEMP) and10 (Lighting for Biodiversity) of reserved matters 251595

Discharge of Condition Colchester 18 Aug 2026
261528 18 Aug 2026 Application Valid

Land to the east of, Nayland Road, Great Horkesley Colchester

Application for the approval of details reserved by condition 9 (Ecological Enhancements) and 16 (Biodiversity Enhancement Strategy) of outline 230625

Discharge of Condition Colchester 18 Aug 2026
261525 18 Aug 2026 Application Valid

Crapes, Rectory Road, Aldham Colchester CO6 3RR

Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 4 of 260311

Full (8 Week Determination) Colchester 18 Aug 2026
261503 18 Aug 2026 Application Valid

62 Brook Street, Colchester CO1 2UT

Application for approval of details reserved by condition 5, 12, 16, 23, 24 & 26 of application 222839

Discharge of Condition Colchester 18 Aug 2026
261526 18 Aug 2026 Application Valid

1-5 Vine Parade, Wivenhoe Colchester CO7 9HA

Proposed to install 2x externally illuminated fascia, 2x non illuminated blue fascia, 2x internally applied vinyls, 1x internally applied Store direct...

Advertisement Consent Colchester 18 Aug 2026
261524 18 Aug 2026 Application Valid

102 Prettygate Road, Colchester CO3 4EE

Erection of two-storey side extension, internal alterations, alterations to roof including the formation of a new rear dormer and new front dormers, t...

Full (8 Week Determination) Colchester 18 Aug 2026
261508 18 Aug 2026 Application Valid

The Old Bookshop, High Street, Dedham Colchester CO7 6HA

Listed building consent application for replacement of bay window and front door

Listed Building Colchester 18 Aug 2026
261355 18 Aug 2026 Application Valid

The Nurseries, Water Lane, Nayland Colchester CO6 4JS

Installation of 16 ground mounted solar panels for domestic use. Panels will be attached to the ground using anchor bolts - not a concrete base.

Full (8 Week Determination) Colchester 18 Aug 2026
261516 17 Aug 2026 Application Valid

Land off, Valley Crescent, West Bergholt Colchester

Application for approval of reserved matters following outline approval 250348 - Erection of up to 7 no. Dwellings with Parking and Access.

Reserved Matters (8 Week Determination) Colchester 17 Aug 2026
261521 17 Aug 2026 Application Valid

Culver Square, Colchester

Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 3 & 4 of approved application 261057

Discharge of Condition Colchester 17 Aug 2026
261520 17 Aug 2026 Application Valid

62 Northfield Gardens, Colchester CO4 9SS

Conversion of existing garage to habitable accommodation.

Full (8 Week Determination) Colchester 17 Aug 2026
261512 17 Aug 2026 Application Valid

Essex County Hospital, Lexden Road, Colchester CO3 3NB

T14 - Sycamore - Fell, G5 - Mixed (3x Sycamore, 1x Silver Birch) - fell

Works to Trees in Conservation Area Colchester 17 Aug 2026
261513 17 Aug 2026 Application Valid

7 Alma Street, Wivenhoe Colchester CO7 9DL

Application to remove condition 5 of planning application LB/COL/1868/88

Removal/Variation of a Condition (8 Week Determination) Colchester 17 Aug 2026
261479 17 Aug 2026 Application Valid

147 Shrub End Road, Colchester CO3 4RE

Change of use from dwelling (C3) to residential institution (C2).

Full (8 Week Determination) Colchester 17 Aug 2026
261506 17 Aug 2026 Application Valid

Meadow Cottage, Mill Lane, Dedham Colchester CO7 6DH

Remove all conifers inside gate to right hand side. The owner is concerned due to the fire risk of discarded cigarette ends catching these alight and ...

Works to Trees in Conservation Area Colchester 17 Aug 2026
261510 14 Aug 2026 Application Valid

Lexden Road, Colchester

Re-pollard/pollard Lime and Elm trees back to previous points, removalof basal rpic growths and server ivy

Works to Trees in Conservation Area Colchester 14 Aug 2026
261509 14 Aug 2026 Application Valid

19 Commerce Way, Colchester Essex CO2 8HH

Change of use from warehouse (Use Class B8) to MOT centre and car repairs (Sui Generis / B2)

Full (8 Week Determination) Colchester 14 Aug 2026
261135 14 Aug 2026 Application Valid

West House, 43 South Street, Colchester CO2 7BJ

Springfield Porta Cabin used as office space/storage - temporary structure.

Full (8 Week Determination) Colchester 14 Aug 2026
261481 13 Aug 2026 Application Valid

Ellore, Halstead Road, Eight Ash Green Colchester CO6 3QJ

Application to vary condition 2 (approved drawings) of planning permission 241506 in order to amend landscaping to incorporate boundary walls and entr...

Removal/Variation of a Condition (8 Week Determination) Colchester 13 Aug 2026
261501 13 Aug 2026 Application Valid

Land North of, Wyvern Farm, London Road, Stanway Colchester

Application for Consent to advertise - V stack sign, Monolith sign, Fascia sign, Window graphic, Flags

Advertisement Consent Colchester 13 Aug 2026
261504 13 Aug 2026 Application Valid

67 Victoria Road, Colchester CO3 3NU

Replacement and redesign of the existing roof following the previous installation of closed-cell spray foam insulation, including an increase in ridge...

Full (8 Week Determination) Colchester 13 Aug 2026
261505 13 Aug 2026 Application Valid

24 Suffolk Avenue, West Mersea Colchester CO5 8ER

Proposed single-storey rear and side flat roof extension, including alterations to the external materials and associated external alterations to the e...

Full (8 Week Determination) Colchester 13 Aug 2026
261500 12 Aug 2026 Application Valid

Land to the east of, Nayland Road, Great Horkesley Colchester

Application for approval of details reserved by condition 13 (architectural detailing) and 14 (utilities) of reserved matters 251595

Discharge of Condition Colchester 12 Aug 2026
261502 12 Aug 2026 Application Valid

Land to the east of, Nayland Road, Great Horkesley Colchester

Application for approval of details reserved by condition 9 (landscapeworks) of reserved matters 251595

Discharge of Condition Colchester 12 Aug 2026
261486 12 Aug 2026 Application Valid

15 Constantine Road, Colchester CO3 3DU

Tree T1 ¹ Front Garden Tree, The tree is located in the front garden of the property and is identified as T1 on the accompanying sketch plan. The spec...

Works to Trees in Conservation Area Colchester 12 Aug 2026
261491 12 Aug 2026 Application Valid

119 London Road, Marks Tey Colchester CO6 1EB

Demolition of bungalow and construction of replacement building for 4 no. flats with amended access & associated parking & amenity space

Full (8 Week Determination) Colchester 12 Aug 2026
261490 11 Aug 2026 Application Valid

Hythe Quay, Colchester CO2 8JB

Application to discharge condition 3 and 8 (remediation) of planning permission 242001

Discharge of Condition Colchester 11 Aug 2026
261485 11 Aug 2026 Application Valid

Beverley Cottage, 13 Beverley Road, Colchester Colchester CO3 3NG

T1 Portuguese Laurel - reduce height by 1 metre and crown width by 0.5metres on all aspects T2 Strawberry tree - reduce crown back to previous cuts

Works to Trees in Conservation Area Colchester 11 Aug 2026
261489 11 Aug 2026 Application Valid

16 The Glade, Colchester CO4 3JD

Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 4 and 5 of 260811

Discharge of Condition Colchester 11 Aug 2026
261488 11 Aug 2026 Application Valid

12-13 Magdalen Street, Colchester CO1 2JT

Application to discharge condition 7, 8, 9 (contamination), 14 (contract) and 15 (surface water drainage) of planning permission 222734

Discharge of Condition Colchester 11 Aug 2026
261478 11 Aug 2026 Application Valid

Tregenna, Chapel Lane, West Bergholt Colchester CO6 3EF

Proposed first floor extension above existing garage including front dormer windows

Full (8 Week Determination) Colchester 11 Aug 2026
261465 11 Aug 2026 Application Valid

37 Hamilton Road, Colchester CO3 3DZ

The conversion of 2no flats to 1no 3 bed dwelling.

Full (8 Week Determination) Colchester 11 Aug 2026
261473 11 Aug 2026 Application Valid

86 Roman Road, Colchester CO1 1UL

Change of proposed rear entrance doors. Change of front door pedestrian access. Addition of steps and paving to rear of property. Change of boundary f...

Full (8 Week Determination) Colchester 11 Aug 2026
261429 11 Aug 2026 Application Valid

Outside, 23 St. Johns Walk, Colchester CO2 7AL

This is a request to install a Real Time Passenger Information totem close to the steps of 35 St John's Street (Poundstretcher).

Full (8 Week Determination) Colchester 11 Aug 2026
261344 11 Aug 2026 Application Valid

51 East Hill, Colchester CO1 2QY

Like-for-like renewal of the existing roof covering. The existing handmade clay peg tiles will be retained and reused where serviceable.Reclaimed hand...

Listed Building Colchester 11 Aug 2026
261487 10 Aug 2026 Application Valid

Colchester General Hospital, Turner Road, Colchester CO4 5JL

Application for removal or variation of a condition 4 following grant of planning permission. (250984) To revise the wording of the condition to exten...

Removal/Variation of a Condition (8 Week Determination) Colchester 10 Aug 2026
261476 10 Aug 2026 Application Valid

Stable House, Berechurch Hall Road, Colchester CO2 9NW

Replacement of existing tennis court (private use) with an equestrian manege (private use)

Full (8 Week Determination) Colchester 10 Aug 2026
261483 10 Aug 2026 Application Valid

New Homestead, Birchwood Road, Langham Colchester CO4 5QG

Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed Rear single storey extension.

Certificate of Lawful Use - Proposed Colchester 10 Aug 2026
261482 10 Aug 2026 Application Valid

Halstead Road, Fordham Colchester

Full planning application for two new executive style dwellings, with associated garaging and access driveways

Full (8 Week Determination) Colchester 10 Aug 2026
261484 10 Aug 2026 Application Valid

106 Hakewill Way, Colchester CO4 5GU

Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for an Existing Use or Operation or Activity,including those in breach of a planning condition - unau...

Certificate of Lawful Use - Existing Colchester 10 Aug 2026
261472 10 Aug 2026 Application Valid

Second floor, 1 St. Runwalds Street, Colchester CO1 1HF

Prior approval notification under Part 3, Class MA of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015,as amended, f...

Class M retail or betting office or pay day loan shop to dwellinghouse Colchester 10 Aug 2026
261469 10 Aug 2026 Application Valid

40 Hamilton Road, Colchester CO3 3DZ

Loft conversion including new rear dormer and front facing roof light.

Full (8 Week Determination) Colchester 10 Aug 2026
261470 10 Aug 2026 Application Valid

4 Oak Tree Cottages, Brook Road, Aldham Colchester CO6 3RJ

Proposed single storey rear extension

Full (8 Week Determination) Colchester 10 Aug 2026
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