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261144 22 Jun 2026 Application Valid

Land adj to, 179b Shrub End Road, Colchester CO3 4RG

Two new self-build dwellings with ancillary access, parking, and cyclerefuse & recycling stores.

Full (8 Week Determination) Colchester 22 Jun 2026
261140 19 Jun 2026 Application Valid

Land to West of, Brook Street, Colchester

Detailed planning application for the construction of 25 homes, building for flexible community/commercial use (use class E(f) day nursery, e(g)(i) of...

Full (13 Week Determination) Colchester 19 Jun 2026
261128 17 Jun 2026 Application Valid

Digby House, 4 Barfield Road, West Mersea Colchester CO5 8QT

Retrospective application for change of use from commercial to residential ground floor flat. Erection of carport to the rear of property to provide p...

Full (8 Week Determination) Colchester 17 Jun 2026
261110 16 Jun 2026 Application Valid

Langham Lodge, Lodge Lane, Langham Colchester CO4 5ND

1 x self-build dwelling in lieu of permitted barn under 241765

Full (8 Week Determination) Colchester 16 Jun 2026
261099 15 Jun 2026 Application Valid

Outbuilding at Georgeons, Parkhurst Green Lane, Wakes Colne

Conversion of existing rural building to form single storey one bedroom dwelling

Full (8 Week Determination) Colchester 15 Jun 2026
261064 11 Jun 2026 Application Valid

Mayford, Mersea Road, Peldon Colchester CO5 7QG

Demolition of existing agricultural building and erection of a single-storey detached dwelling with associated access, parking, landscaping and amenit...

Full (8 Week Determination) Colchester 11 Jun 2026
261068 11 Jun 2026 Application Valid

17 East Hill, Colchester CO1 2QX

Retrospective planning permission for historic change of use from 1993to single dwelling to a studio apartment at ground floor and 1 bedroomapartment ...

Full (8 Week Determination) Colchester 11 Jun 2026
261076 11 Jun 2026 Application Valid

The Old House, Craigs Lane, Mount Bures

Demolition of conservatory structure. Erection of rear and side singlestorey extensions. Internal remodelling. Conversion of garage ground floor to an...

Full (8 Week Determination) Colchester 11 Jun 2026
261041 8 Jun 2026 Application Valid

Friars Farm, Halstead Road, Fordham Colchester CO6 3LW

Demolition of existing kennels & cattery buildings and associated structures, cessation of the existing kennels and cattery use and the redevelopment ...

Full (8 Week Determination) Colchester 8 Jun 2026
261036 5 Jun 2026 Pending

Rowneys Farm, Crepping Hall Road, Wakes Colne CO6 2AS

Demolition of four existing buildings on site and the creation of two x 3 bedroom dwellings (Proposed fallback Scheme)

Full (8 Week Determination) Colchester 5 Jun 2026
260957 29 May 2026 Application Valid

Vernons, Grooms House, Vernons Road, Chappel Colchester CO6 2AG

Change of use of existing annexe (ancillary to main dwelling) to form a separate independent dwellinghouse.

Full (8 Week Determination) Colchester 29 May 2026
260983 27 May 2026 Application Valid

Layer Hall Farm, Church Road, Layer De La Haye Colchester CO2 0ET

Application for prior approval under Class Q for the change of use of a former agricultural building to 6 self-contained dwellings.

COU Agricultural buildings to residential dwellinghouse Colchester 27 May 2026
260977 27 May 2026 Application Valid

Land rear of, 106 Halstead Road, Stanway Colchester CO3 0JR

Outline application with all matters reserved for 2x self-build dwellings.

Outline (8 Week Determination) Colchester 27 May 2026
260951 21 May 2026 Pending

Old Bourchiers Hall, New Road, Aldham Colchester CO6 3QT

Prior Notification under Class ZA of the GPDO for the demolition of the existing Class E building and erection of a dwellinghouse.

Demolition of buildings and construction of new dwelling hse in place Colchester 21 May 2026
260905 15 May 2026 Application Valid

Colchester Arena site, Circular Road East, Colchester

Erection of 40 Retirement Living and 16 retirement bungalows (Use Class C3) with associated substation, landscaping and car parking including landscap...

Full (13 Week Determination) Colchester 15 May 2026
260883 13 May 2026 Application Valid

land to west of, Carshalton End, Colchester

Full planning application for erection of 5 new residential bungalows,landscaping and associated outbuildings and parking

Full (8 Week Determination) Colchester 13 May 2026
260869 12 May 2026 Pending

Maypole Farm, 129 Berechurch Hall Road, Colchester

Outline application with all matters reserved for the erection of a dwelling.

Outline (8 Week Determination) Colchester 12 May 2026
260809 1 May 2026 Application Valid

Cooks Hall Cottages, Cooks Hall Road, West Bergholt Colchester CO6 3EY

Renovation and Extension of a pair of Cottages to create 2no. Semi- Detached 2 bedroomed Dwellings, with Car Parking & Amenity space

Full (8 Week Determination) Colchester 1 May 2026
260808 1 May 2026 Application Valid

47 Warren Lane, Stanway Colchester CO3 0LL

Proposed rear single storey infill extension. Conversion of existing outbuilding to habitable accommodation and part conversion of existingundercroft ...

Full (8 Week Determination) Colchester 1 May 2026
260805 1 May 2026 Application Valid

Blackbrook Stud Farm, Ivy Lodge Road, Great Horkesley Colchester CO6 4EN

Retrospective application for retention and relocation of three small-scale holiday units (Vilasini, Sugar Hut and one replacement Solido tiny home) w...

Full (8 Week Determination) Colchester 1 May 2026
260794 30 Apr 2026 Application Valid

174/174a Turner Road, Colchester CO4 5JR

Change of use from two self-contained flats to a single dwellinghouse (Use Class C3), including associated internal alterations

Full (8 Week Determination) Colchester 30 Apr 2026
260802 30 Apr 2026 Application Valid

Barn at, Kestons Farm, Peldon Road, Great Wigborough CO5 7RE

Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed:Change of Use to former Agricultural Building and for building operations reason...

COU Agricultural buildings to residential dwellinghouse Colchester 30 Apr 2026
260782 28 Apr 2026 Application Valid

1 & 2 Culver Street, CO1 1JG, 16-20 Head Street, Colchester CO1 1NY

Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed:Change of use from first floor Class E office/retail to Class C3 to create 6 res...

Change of Use Office to Dwelling Colchester 28 Apr 2026
260777 28 Apr 2026 Application Valid

First Floor Rear, 38 Long Wyre Street, Colchester CO1 1LJ

Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed:Change of use from storage/office space (Class E)to 1 bedroom flat (Class C3)

Change of Use Office to Dwelling Colchester 28 Apr 2026
260756 27 Apr 2026 Application Valid

Frogs Hall Cottage, Green Lane, Aldham Colchester CO6 3PR

Demolition of 2no agricultural barns and erection of 1 no. new self- build dwelling house

Full (8 Week Determination) Colchester 27 Apr 2026
260720 21 Apr 2026 Pending

St Georges Post Office, 47-49 Canterbury Road, Colchester CO2 7RX

Reconfiguration of existing mixed-use building to retain ground floor commercial unit (Use Class E) and provide 3 self-contained residentialflats with...

Full (8 Week Determination) Colchester 21 Apr 2026
260700 17 Apr 2026 Application Valid

Terlingfair Kennels & Cattery, 301 London Road, Marks Tey Colchester CO6 1EZ

Demolition of dwelling and kennels and the construction of replacementdwelling and replacement kennels and associated landscaping

Full (8 Week Determination) Colchester 17 Apr 2026
260678 14 Apr 2026 Application Valid

Land at, Colchester Road, West Bergholt Colchester

Erection of care home and dwellings with provision for associated public open space and landscaping, new vehicular and pedestrian accessto site, alter...

Full (13 Week Determination) Colchester 14 Apr 2026
260676 14 Apr 2026 Application Valid

New Homestead, Birchwood Road, Langham Colchester CO4 5QG

New build 4 bedroom detached family home, replacing existing 2 bedroombungalow. Once the proposed new build is complete, the existing dwelling is to b...

Full (8 Week Determination) Colchester 14 Apr 2026
260681 14 Apr 2026 Application Valid

92-93 High Street, Colchester CO1 1TH

Proposed change of use from Class E (former Funeral Directors) to a mixed-use scheme including Class E, Commercial Office space to the ground floor an...

Full (8 Week Determination) Colchester 14 Apr 2026
260665 13 Apr 2026 Application Valid

Land at, Highlands Nursery, Kelvedon Road, Tiptree Colchester CO5 0LY

Outline planning application for 200 no. residential dwellings, a new vehicular access on to Kelvedon Road (B1023), 1.1 ha of land for an employment a...

Outline (13 Week Determination) Colchester 13 Apr 2026
260658 10 Apr 2026 Application Valid

Maylock, Mersea Road, Langenhoe Colchester CO5 7LH

Demolition of existing dwelling, construction of replacement dwelling

Full (8 Week Determination) Colchester 10 Apr 2026
260657 10 Apr 2026 Application Valid

Land at, Earls Colne Road, Great Tey

Outline planning application for up to 150 no. residential dwellings, public open space, landscaping, a new vehicular access and all other associated ...

Outline (13 Week Determination) Colchester 10 Apr 2026
260656 10 Apr 2026 Application Valid

1 Cherry Chase, Tiptree Colchester CO5 0AE

Outline planning permission for the demolition of existing buildings and erection of 3 no. dwellings with all matters reserved except for layout and a...

Outline (8 Week Determination) Colchester 10 Apr 2026
260654 10 Apr 2026 Pending

Brook Hall Cottages, Factory Hill, Tiptree Colchester CO5 0RE

Application for permission in principle for between 2 and 3 dwellings.

Permission in Principle Colchester 10 Apr 2026
260566 30 Mar 2026 Application Valid

Land at, 102 East Road, West Mersea Colchester CO5 8SA

Outline application for demolition of existing dwelling and erection of 52 new dwellings

Outline (13 Week Determination) Colchester 30 Mar 2026
260577 30 Mar 2026 Application Valid

Land North of A120, Coggeshall Road, Marks Tey Colchester CO6 1LJ

Outline planning application for residential development of up to 134 homes and up to 350sqm (gross) of Class E floorspace, associated parking, landsc...

Outline (13 Week Determination) Colchester 30 Mar 2026
260438 11 Mar 2026 Application Valid

Tudor Lodge, Church Lane, Stanway Colchester CO3 8LR

Single storey new build dwelling.

Full (8 Week Determination) Colchester 11 Mar 2026
252363 28 Oct 2025 Application Valid

Ashpark House, Peldon Road, Abberton Colchester CO5 7PB

Outline application for demolition of existing care home building together with associated structures and erection of up to 8 single storey bungalows....

Outline (8 Week Determination) Colchester 28 Oct 2025
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