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Planning applications in CO1

We hold 121 planning applications for the CO1 postcode area, 54 of them submitted in the past year. 83% of decided applications here were approved. A decision typically takes 62 days. The area is covered by Colchester, Essex.

121
applications held
54
in the past year
83%
approved
62 days
median decision

Towns and villages in CO1

Councils covering CO1

Colchester (111)Essex (10)

Recent applications in CO1

Pending
Small
Listed Building
26 Aug 2026261572
Former, Holy Trinity Church, Trinity Street, ColchesterColchester

The restoration and relocation of graveyard monuments within the former churchyard of Holy Trinity Church.

Pending
Small
Works to Trees in Conservation Area
26 Aug 2026261570
Electricity Sub Station, Headgate, ColchesterColchester

There are 2 problematic multi stemmed Sycamore trees which we would like to remove. One is beside our boundary retaining wall to Colchester Carpet and Flooring. The tree is causing significant lateral damage to the retaining wall and looks likely to ca

Pending
Small
Works to Trees in Conservation Area
26 Aug 2026261569
Greyfriars Hotel, Grey Friars, High Street, Colchester Colchester CO1 1UGColchester

T1 - Holme Oak - linear reduction of over extended laterals by up to 3m around entire circumference of crown to alleviate weight throughout. Raise crown / lower lateral growth to approx 5m where required to allow vehicle access and avoid conflict with s

Pending
Small
Works to Trees in Conservation Area
5 Aug 2026261417
93 Northgate Street, Colchester CO1 1EYColchester

Remove Sycamore

Pending
Small
Works to Trees in Conservation Area
5 Aug 2026261415
31 St Peters Street, Colchester CO1 1ESColchester

Re Pollard London Plane

Pending
Small
Full (8 Week Determination)
4 Aug 2026261435
16 High Street, Colchester CO1 1DAColchester

Full Planning Application for the Change of Use and Conversion of the Upper Floors to Provide Five Residential Apartments with Retention of Flexible Class E Commercial Accommodation at Ground Floor

Pending
Small
Listed Building
3 Aug 2026261423
Natural History Museum, Natural History Museum, High Street, Colchester CO1 1DNColchester

Repair and conservation of the West Tower, including works to the facade, structural repairs, a replacement roof and new external rainwater pipes.

Pending
Small
Full (8 Week Determination)
3 Aug 2026261422
Natural History Museum, High Street, Colchester CO1 1DNColchester

Repair and conservation of the West Tower, including works to the facade, structural repairs, a replacement roof and new external rainwater pipes.

Pending
Small
Listed Building
20 Jul 2026261310
The Co-Operative Bank Colchester, Albert Hall, High Street, Colchester CO1 1JWColchester

Listed Building Consent for upgrade to existing modern external elevation elements.

Pending
Small
Change of Use Office to Dwelling
20 Jul 2026261338
Coach House, Balkerne Close, Colchester Town Colchester CO1 1NZColchester

Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed:Change of use fromCommercial, Business and Service (Use Class E) to Dwellinghouse(Use Class C3)- 1 bedroom dwelling

Pending
Medium
Planning Scoping Opinion
17 Jul 2026261330
Land south of, Berechurch Road, ColchesterColchester

Request for a EIA Scoping Opinion

Pending
Small
Works to Trees in Conservation Area
6 Jul 2026261206
5 James Street, Colchester CO1 2BPColchester

T1 - Sycamore - Fell at ground level. Not good specimen, been pruned hard before, remove and plant Weeping Cherry in more suitable place ingarden improving amenity value of area long term.

Pending
Small
Submission of Details CC/ESS
2 Jul 2026CC/COL/61/25/5/01
Land at former Queen Street Bus Depot, Queen Street, Colchester, CO1 2PQEssex

Details pursuant to condition 5 (Construction Environmental Management Plan) of planning permission ref: CC/COL/61/25 (Temporary construction compound comprising office/welfare facilities, storage containers, acoustic enclosure, vehicle parking and other ancillary development)

Pending
Small
Works to Trees in Conservation Area
26 Jun 2026261161
74 Winnock Road, Colchester CO1 2DPColchester

One hawthorn tree over 25 years old. Showing signs of dying this tree is over 25 years old and over 20 feet height. It has been planted within 1 foot of the boundary fence in a small garden (aprox 25 foot square). Considerably shading the borders and com

Pending
Removal/Variation of Condition ESS
24 Jun 2026ESS/47/26/TEN
Elmstead Hall, Tye Road, Elmstead, Colchester, EssexEssex

Variation of condition 2, 3, 4 and 18 of planning permission ref: ESS/86/25/TEN (Construction of a borrow pit, as an extension to Elmstead Hall Reservoir, to support the A120 / A133 Link Road Scheme), made under section 73, to extend the period of time in which soils, sand and gravel can be exported via Tye Road and to allow use of the A1331 in this regard; to amend the routeing of the north west haul road; and to extend the end/restoration date of the site

Pending
Small
Works to Trees in Conservation Area
17 Jun 2026261086
Middle Mill Cottage, 3-4 Middle Mill Road, Colchester CO1 1XLColchester

T1 - The Pollarding of this bay tree to 4m it is too big for this location and vehicles entering castle park keep hitting it. Urgent T2 - The Felling of silver birch growing into the wall needs tobe felled to prevent more damage to the wall

Pending
Small
Removal/Variation of a Condition (8 Week Determination)
15 Jun 2026261093
38 High Street, Colchester CO1 1DHColchester

Application for variation of condition 2, 3 & 5 following grant of planning permission 242470

Pending
Small
Listed Building
12 Jun 2026261082
80b Hythe Hill, Colchester CO1 2NHColchester

Removal of a timber stud wall and door installed in 1990 and installation of a new door within Flat 80 B.

Pending
Small
Certificate of Lawful Use - Proposed
8 Jun 2026261045
1 Middleborough, Colchester CO1 1QSColchester

Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for proposed change of use from Sui Generis (Hot food takeaway) to Class E (office space) - no physical changes proposed

Pending
Small
Discharge of Condition
28 May 2026260989
17-33 Long Wyre Street, Colchester CO1 1LJColchester

Application to discharge condition 10(refuse and recycling) and 12 (cycle parking) of planning permission 231067

Permitted
Small
Submission of Details CC/ESS
19 May 2026ESS/86/25/TEN/26/01
Elmstead Hall, Tye Road, Elmstead, Colchester, EssexEssex

Details pursuant to Condition 26 - Post-excavation archaeological report for planning application ref: ESS/86/25/TEN (Continuation of development of a borrow pit, as an extension to Elmstead Hall Reservoir)

Pending
Small
Full (8 Week Determination)
23 Apr 2026260716
5 Kings Head Court, Colchester Essex CO1 1XYColchester

Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 5 of approved application 260088

Pending
Small
County Matter
9 Apr 2026260644
Land at former, Bus Depot, Queen Street, Colchester CO1 2PQColchester

Essex County Council consultation CC/COL/61/25/6/01 for Details pursuant to condition 6 (Biodiversity Enhancement Strategy) of planning permission ref: CC/COL/61/25 (Temporary construction compoundcomprising office/welfare facilities, storage containers

Pending
Small
Removal/Variation of a Condition (8 Week Determination)
1 Apr 2026260604
Unit P, Global Park, 12 Moorside, East Gates Colchester CO1 2TJColchester

Application to vary condition 3 (opening hours) of planning permission250824

Pending
Small
Submission of Details CC/ESS
1 Apr 2026CC/COL/61/25/4/01
Land at former Queen Street Bus Depot, Queen Street, Colchester, CO1 2PQEssex

Details pursuant to condition 4 (Hoarding Details) of planning permission ref: CC/COL/61/25 (Temporary construction compound comprising office/welfare facilities, storage containers, acoustic enclosure, vehicle parking and other ancillary development)

Pending
Small
Submission of Details CC/ESS
1 Apr 2026CC/COL/61/25/6/01
Land at former Queen Street Bus Depot, Queen Street, Colchester, CO1 2PQEssex

Details pursuant to condition 6 (Biodiversity Enhancement Strategy) of planning permission ref: CC/COL/61/25 (Temporary construction compound comprising office/welfare facilities, storage containers, acoustic enclosure, vehicle parking and other ancillary development)

Pending
Small
Advertisement Consent
31 Mar 2026260598
The Twist, 25 Military Road, Colchester CO1 2ADColchester

1 wall mounted sign to corner and 1 hanging sign both to first floor level locations.

Pending
Small
Full (8 Week Determination)
31 Mar 2026260597
The Twist, 25 Military Road, Colchester CO1 2ADColchester

Existing first floor residential to be used as a 7 bed 'HMO', and the painting of the existing elevations with a new lead grey colour.

Permitted
Small
Discharge of Condition
23 Mar 2026260524
outside, 12 Red Lion Yard, Colchester CO1 1DXColchester

Application to discharge condition 4 (glass) of planning permission 252150

Pending
Small
Full (8 Week Determination)
20 Mar 2026260515
36 Recreation Road, Colchester CO1 2HFColchester

Change of use for garage to dog grooming parlour.

Conditions
Small
Discharge of Condition
12 Mar 2026260449
St James Primary School, Guildford Road, Colchester Essex CO1 2RAColchester

Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 4 and 8 of approved application 251055

Pending
Small
Works to Trees in Conservation Area
11 Mar 2026260399
4 Walters Yard, West Stockwell Street, Colchester CO1 1HDColchester

T1 Sycamore - Fell and treat stump with eco-plugs

Pending
Small
Advertisement Consent
11 Mar 2026260441
Forresters Arms, 1-2 Castle Road, Colchester CO1 1UWColchester

New external signage

Permitted
Small
Submission of Details CC/ESS
10 Mar 2026ESS/86/25/TEN/01/01
Elmstead Hall, Tye Road, Elmstead, Colchester, EssexEssex

Details pursuant to Condition 1 – Commencement of planning application ref: ESS/86/25/TEN (Continuation of development of a borrow pit, as an extension to Elmstead Hall Reservoir)

Pending
Small
Full (8 Week Determination)
24 Feb 2026260343
Former Victoria Wine Co Ltd, 17 East Street, Colchester CO1 2TRColchester

The proposal seeks to retain a single ground floor retail unit fronting East Street while converting the existing office space acrossthe ground and the flat on the first floor into eight double-bedroom HMO units with associated communal facilities.

Pending
Small
Advertisement Consent
12 Feb 2026260262
25 Culver Street West, Colchester CO1 1JGColchester

Installation of new fascia and projecting signage. illuminated Chopstix backlit fascia sign, mounted on an existing fascia board panted white(RAL 9010). Two illuminated 'For the flavour cravers' elements, positioned either side of the primary 'Chopsti

Pending
Large
Full (13 Week Determination)
30 Jan 2026260193
72-78 Military Road, Colchester CO1 2ANColchester

Full planning permission for 28 no. affordable dwellings, including associated gardens, boundary treatments, soft and hard landscaping, drainage and associated infrastructure.

Permitted
Small
Submission of Details CC/ESS
26 Jan 2026ESS/48/24/TEN/25/01
Elmstead Hall, Tye Road, Elmstead, Colchester, EssexEssex

Details pursuant to Condition 25 – Groundwater monitoring for planning application ref: ESS/48/24/TEN (Construction of a borrow pit, as an extension to Elmstead Hall Reservoir)

Pending
Small
Works to Trees in Conservation Area
23 Jan 2026260100
6A Eld Lane, Colchester CO1 1LSColchester

Maple - proposed pruning - we intend to carry out crown reduction and lateral thinning of the maple tree situated to the rear of 6A Eld Lane. We propose a reduction of approximately 2 meters to maintain thetrees health. Silver birch - proposed remov

Conditions
Small
Discharge of Condition
12 Jan 2026260070
Rear Ground Floor, 1 Middleborough, Colchester CO1 1QSColchester

Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 4 & 6 of approved application 251297

Conditions
Small
Full (8 Week Determination)
30 Dec 2025252768
39 Rowan Place, Colchester CO1 1AJColchester

Residential Dwelling (Class C3) to Residential Care Home (Class C2)

Refused
Small
Advertisement Consent
22 Dec 2025252739
2/3 Eld Lane, Colchester CO1 1LSColchester

Proposed two fascia signs

Conditions
Small
Full (8 Week Determination)
22 Dec 2025252744
21 Bury Close, Colchester CO1 2YRColchester

Single storey rear extension.

Refused
Small
Full (8 Week Determination)
22 Dec 2025252740
2/3 Eld Lane, Colchester CO1 1LSColchester

Proposed punch hole roller shutters to shop front

Pending
Small
Works to Trees in Conservation Area
3 Dec 2025252581
53 Maidenburgh Street, Colchester CO1 1UBColchester

There is only one mature tree at the bottom of the garden of 53 Maidenburgh Street. This tree was planted without approval by a previous tenant. The tree has grown to the point where it significantly overhangs the garages at Ken Cooke Court and the roo

Pending
Small
Full (8 Week Determination)
28 Nov 2025252577
14 Short Wyre Street, Colchester CO1 1LNColchester

Change of use for rear storage unit to become 1 bed studio apartment .

Refused
Small
Class M retail or betting office or pay day loan shop to dwellinghouse
11 Nov 2025252466
13 Queen Street, Colchester CO1 2PGColchester

Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed change of use from Use Class E, or betting office or pay day load shopto mixed use including up to two flats Use Class C3.

Pending
Small
Works to Trees in Conservation Area
31 Oct 2025252368
1a Parsley House, Balkerne Gardens, Colchester CO1 1PRColchester

T1 & T2 - Prunus - Re-reduce to previous reduction points (approx. 1m reduction) G3 - Elders reducing away from building and facing back (approx. 1m reduction)

Conditions
Medium
Discharge of Condition
31 Oct 2025252404
North Colchester Urban Ext, Mile End Road, ColchesterColchester

application for approval of details reserved by condition 38, 39 and 54 of application 121272

Permitted
Small
Submission of Details CC/ESS
8 Oct 2025ESS/65/24/TEN/30/2
Elmstead Hall, Elmstead, ColchesterEssex

Details pursuant to Condition 30 (Noise Monitoring) of planning permission ref no: ESS/65/24/TEN that was for the “Continuation of construction of an irrigation reservoir without compliance with Condition 1 (Duration) of Planning Permission ESS/105/21/TEN that was for "Construction of an irrigation reservoir involving the excavation, processing and removal of sand, gravel and soils, engineering works and ancillary buildings" to now provide for an extended timescale to achieve restoration on land at Elmstead Hall, Elmstead, Colchester.