Planning applications in Colchester

Recent planning applications submitted to the local planning authority in Colchester. Showing the last 90 days. Data sourced from UK PlanIt, updated daily.

Applications in the last 90 days

50
Total
50
Undecided
Full: 25Conditions: 12Trees: 5Outline: 3Advertising: 2Heritage: 1Other: 1Amendment: 1

Recent planning applications

PendingFull

34 North Station Road, Colchester CO1 1RBCO1 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 r…

Received: 18 Aug 2026ColchesterView on council →
PendingFull

102 Prettygate Road, Colchester CO3 4EECO3 4EE

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

Received: 18 Aug 2026ColchesterView on council →
PendingAdvertising

1-5 Vine Parade, Wivenhoe Colchester CO7 9HACO7 9HA

Proposed to install 2x externally illuminated fascia, 2x non illuminated blue fascia, 2x internally applied vinyls, 1x internally applied St…

Received: 18 Aug 2026ColchesterView on council →
PendingFull

Crapes, Rectory Road, Aldham Colchester CO6 3RRCO6 3RR

Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 4 of 260311

Received: 18 Aug 2026ColchesterView on council →
PendingConditions

Land to the East of, Nayland Road, Great Horkesley Colchester CO6 4ETCO6 4ET

Application to discharge condition 8 (CEMP) and 10 (Lighting for Biodiversity) of planning permission 251595

Received: 18 Aug 2026ColchesterView on council →
PendingConditions

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

Application to discharge condition 9 (Ecological Enhancements) and 16 (Biodiversity Enhancement Strategy) of planning permission 230625

Received: 18 Aug 2026ColchesterView on council →
PendingTrees

Essex County Hospital, Lexden Road, Colchester CO3 3NBCO3 3NB

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

Received: 17 Aug 2026ColchesterView on council →
PendingConditions

Culver Square, Colchester

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

Received: 17 Aug 2026ColchesterView on council →
PendingFull

62 Northfield Gardens, Colchester CO4 9SSCO4 9SS

Conversion of existing garage to habitable accommodation.

Received: 17 Aug 2026ColchesterView on council →
PendingConditions

7 Alma Street, Wivenhoe Colchester CO7 9DLCO7 9DL

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

Received: 17 Aug 2026ColchesterView on council →
PendingOutline

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.

Received: 17 Aug 2026ColchesterView on council →
PendingTrees

Meadow Cottage, Mill Lane, Dedham Colchester CO7 6DHCO7 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 a…

Received: 14 Aug 2026ColchesterView on council →
PendingFull

19 Commerce Way, Colchester Essex CO2 8HHCO2 8HH

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

Received: 14 Aug 2026ColchesterView on council →
PendingTrees

Lexden Road, Colchester

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

Received: 14 Aug 2026ColchesterView on council →
PendingFull

24 Suffolk Avenue, West Mersea Colchester CO5 8ERCO5 8ER

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

Received: 13 Aug 2026ColchesterView on council →
PendingFull

67 Victoria Road, Colchester CO3 3NUCO3 3NU

Replacement and redesign of the existing roof following the previous installation of closed-cell spray foam insulation, including an increas…

Received: 13 Aug 2026ColchesterView on council →
PendingHeritage

The Old Bookshop, High Street, Dedham Colchester CO7 6HACO7 6HA

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

Received: 13 Aug 2026ColchesterView on council →
PendingAdvertising

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

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

Received: 13 Aug 2026ColchesterView on council →
PendingTrees

15 Constantine Road, Colchester CO3 3DUCO3 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…

Received: 12 Aug 2026ColchesterView on council →
PendingFull

119 London Road, Marks Tey Colchester CO6 1EBCO6 1EB

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

Received: 12 Aug 2026ColchesterView on council →
PendingConditions

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

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

Received: 12 Aug 2026ColchesterView on council →
PendingConditions

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

Received: 12 Aug 2026ColchesterView on council →
PendingFull

86 Roman Road, Colchester CO1 1ULCO1 1UL

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

Received: 11 Aug 2026ColchesterView on council →
PendingConditions

Hythe Quay, Colchester CO2 8JBCO2 8JB

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

Received: 11 Aug 2026ColchesterView on council →
PendingConditions

12-13 Magdalen Street, Colchester CO1 2JTCO1 2JT

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

Received: 11 Aug 2026ColchesterView on council →
PendingConditions

16 The Glade, Colchester CO4 3JDCO4 3JD

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

Received: 11 Aug 2026ColchesterView on council →
PendingFull

Tregenna, Chapel Lane, West Bergholt Colchester CO6 3EFCO6 3EF

Proposed first floor extension above existing garage including front dormer windows

Received: 11 Aug 2026ColchesterView on council →
PendingTrees

Beverley Cottage, 13 Beverley Road, Colchester Colchester CO3 3NGCO3 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 previo…

Received: 11 Aug 2026ColchesterView on council →
Pending

Second floor, 1 St. Runwalds Street, Colchester CO1 1HFCO1 1HF

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

Received: 10 Aug 2026ColchesterView on council →
PendingFull

Halstead Road, Fordham Colchester

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

Received: 10 Aug 2026ColchesterView on council →
PendingFull

4 Oak Tree Cottages, Brook Road, Aldham Colchester CO6 3RJCO6 3RJ

Proposed single storey rear extension

Received: 10 Aug 2026ColchesterView on council →
PendingAmendment

106 Hakewill Way, Colchester CO4 5GUCO4 5GU

Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for an Existing Use or Operation or Activity,including those in breach of a planning condit…

Received: 10 Aug 2026ColchesterView on council →
PendingFull

1 Church Hill, Rowhedge Colchester CO5 7EBCO5 7EB

Replacement door

Received: 10 Aug 2026ColchesterView on council →
PendingOutline

New Homestead, Birchwood Road, Langham Colchester CO4 5QGCO4 5QG

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

Received: 10 Aug 2026ColchesterView on council →
PendingConditions

Colchester General Hospital, Turner Road, Colchester CO4 5JLCO4 5JL

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

Received: 10 Aug 2026ColchesterView on council →
PendingFull

40 Hamilton Road, Colchester CO3 3DZCO3 3DZ

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

Received: 10 Aug 2026ColchesterView on council →
PendingFull

Stable House, Berechurch Hall Road, Colchester CO2 9NWCO2 9NW

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

Received: 10 Aug 2026ColchesterView on council →
PendingFull

81 Cavendish Avenue, Colchester CO2 8BSCO2 8BS

Rear and side extension

Received: 7 Aug 2026ColchesterView on council →
PendingFull

Martins Farm, Dedham Road, Langham Colchester CO4 5PYCO4 5PY

Proposed conversion of an agricultural building to a dwelling

Received: 7 Aug 2026ColchesterView on council →
PendingFull

Catchbells, 296 London Road, Stanway Colchester CO3 8PBCO3 8PB

Demolition of modern stable block and the erection of single detached dwelling and garage, complete with access.

Received: 7 Aug 2026ColchesterView on council →
PendingFull

Maylock, Mersea Road, Langenhoe Colchester CO5 7LHCO5 7LH

Demolition of existing dwelling, construction of replacement dwelling

Received: 7 Aug 2026ColchesterView on council →
PendingConditions

Land south of, School Road, Langham Colchester

Application to discharge condition 15 (off site surface water flooding prevention), 16 (surface water maintenance) and 17 (foul water design…

Received: 7 Aug 2026ColchesterView on council →
PendingFull

6 Firs Hamlet, West Mersea Colchester CO5 8NFCO5 8NF

Proposed single storey rear extension infill, loft conversion and change of external materials

Received: 7 Aug 2026ColchesterView on council →
PendingFull

Maldon Road Chapel, Maldon Road, Colchester CO3 3AQCO3 3AQ

Demolition of the front section of the building owing to safety concerns over structural defects, and the building back of a new frontsectio…

Received: 7 Aug 2026ColchesterView on council →
PendingFull

Plot 2, Godbolts Farm, Great Tey Road, Marks Tey Colchester CO6 1HZCO6 1HZ

New self build detached dwelling

Received: 7 Aug 2026ColchesterView on council →
PendingFull

Plot 1, Godbolts Farm, Great Tey Road, Marks Tey Colchester CO6 1HZCO6 1HZ

New self build detached dwelling

Received: 7 Aug 2026ColchesterView on council →
PendingConditions

147 Shrub End Road, Colchester CO3 4RECO3 4RE

Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 5 (Construction Management Plan)of approved application 260788

Received: 7 Aug 2026ColchesterView on council →
PendingFull

6 Pond Chase, Colchester CO3 4RDCO3 4RD

Proposed replacement porch and replacement garage roof

Received: 6 Aug 2026ColchesterView on council →
PendingFull

Heckford Bridge Cottage, Maldon Road, Birch Colchester CO3 0SPCO3 0SP

Removal of existing porch. New porch and cladding to the main house.

Received: 6 Aug 2026ColchesterView on council →
PendingOutline

6 Pond Chase, Colchester CO3 4RDCO3 4RD

Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for proposed garage conversion and loft conversion

Received: 6 Aug 2026ColchesterView on council →

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Colchester property market context

The average sold price in Colchester is £227,626 across 144,034 HM Land Registry transactions. Planning activity often signals local development pressure and future supply.

Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications are there in Colchester?
There are 398 planning applications recorded in Colchester in the last 90 days via UK PlanIt. This page shows the 50 most recent.
Where can I see the full details of a planning application in Colchester?
Each application includes a link to the council planning portal where you can view full documents, neighbour consultations and decision notices.
What types of planning applications are common in Colchester?
In Colchester, the most common application types recently are: Full (25), Conditions (12), Trees (5).
How do house prices in Colchester compare nationally?
The average sold price in Colchester is £227,626, based on 144,034 HM Land Registry transactions. See the full Colchester house price page for trends and breakdowns.

Planning application data sourced from UK PlanIt (planit.org.uk), aggregating data from local planning authorities. Council data © respective local authorities. Postcode data © Crown copyright and database right (Ordnance Survey / Royal Mail / National Statistics).