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282 in the last 90 days114 in the last 3065 in the last 1484% approveddecisions typically take 62 days

Source: Colchester City Council planning register · updated daily

Showing 1 to 5 of 343 · received or decided in the last 90 days

1 Beaumont Close, Colchester CO4 5XE
ground floor extension to rear of house and convert and extend existing garage to create annexe for family membe
PendingFull (8 Week Determination)Received 22 Oct 2026261868
11a King Harold Road, Colchester CO3 4SB
Proposed single storey rear extension, front porch, relocation of existing conservatory and proposed brick built shed.
PendingFull (8 Week Determination)Received 22 Oct 2026261871
Rookery Cottage, 49 High Street, Rowhedge Colchester CO5 7ET
Listed building consent application to instal an high efficiency combination gas boiler, gas supply from new meter, ancillary pipework and controls
PendingListed BuildingReceived 21 Oct 2026261877
Wayside Cottage, Church Road, Peldon Colchester CO5 7PT
Application to vary condition 2 of listed building application 252490
PendingRemoval/Variation of a Condition (8 Week Determination)Received 21 Oct 2026261879
375 Ipswich Road, Colchester CO4 0HL
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for proposed single storey rear extension
PendingCertificate of Lawful Use - ProposedReceived 21 Oct 2026261876

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Colchester City Council received?

Colchester City Council received 1,016 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 84%.

How long does Colchester City Council take to decide applications?

Colchester City Council takes an average of 62 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate for Colchester City Council?

Colchester City Council approves 84% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.

How do I object to a planning application in Colchester City Council?

Submit your representation to Colchester City Council during the public consultation period, typically 21 days from when the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Colchester City Council planning portal.

Can I appeal a Colchester City Council planning decision?

Yes. If Colchester City Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 597 appeals were lodged against Colchester City Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 26% success rate.

Planning data sourced from Colchester City Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

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Colchester City Council governs the City of Colchester, the most populous district in Essex, with an estimated population of 200,222 as of mid-2024. This area encompasses the towns of West Mersea and Wivenhoe, alongside picturesque rural landscapes from Dedham Vale in the north to Mersea Island in the south. The district is bordered by Tendring to the east, Maldon to the south, Braintree to the west, and Babergh District in Suffolk to the north, making it a key location for those researching planning applications in the region.

The council area encompasses 75 towns and villages, including Colchester, West Mersea and Wivenhoe. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Colchester City Council received 1,016 planning applications. Of these, 84% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (413), discharge of conditions (135), outline applications (71). 6 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

597 planning appeals were lodged against Colchester City Council decisions, of which 133 were allowed and 388 were dismissed (26% success rate).

Residents and developers can search all planning permission and permitted development applications for Colchester City Council above. To comment or object to a live application, visit the Colchester City Council planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original submission for every application listed.