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Planning applications in CO2

We hold 82 planning applications for the CO2 postcode area, 34 of them submitted in the past year. 87% of decided applications here were approved. A decision typically takes 59 days. The area is covered by Colchester.

82
applications held
34
in the past year
87%
approved
59 days
median decision

Councils covering CO2

Colchester (82)

Recent applications in CO2

Pending
Small
Discharge of Condition
26 Aug 2026261573
Layer Mill, Mill Lane, Layer De La Haye Colchester CO2 0JZColchester

Application for approval of details reserved by condition 6 and 7 of application 250952

Pending
Small
Full (8 Week Determination)
26 Aug 2026261567
Shrub End Sports Ground, Boadicea Way, Colchester CO2 9BGColchester

Single storey side extension with ramped access and addition of an external door to the rear elevation

Pending
Small
Discharge of Condition
24 Jul 2026261367
land rear of, 75-77 Canterbury Road, Colchester CO2 7RXColchester

Application to discharge condition 3 (materials), 5 (CMS), 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 (soil testing), 20 (landscaping plan) of planning permission 260324

Pending
Small
Full (8 Week Determination)
22 Jun 2026261141
179 Mersea Road, Colchester Colchester CO2 8PNColchester

Proposed single storey rear extension.

Pending
Small
Discharge of Condition
11 Jun 2026261065
Blackheath Lodge, 27 Blackheath, Colchester CO2 0APColchester

Application to discharge condition 7 (Biodiversity Gain Plan) to application 252752.

Pending
Small
Certificate of Lawful Use - Proposed
10 Jun 2026261061
Block 4, Quayside Drive, Colchester CO2 8GTColchester

Replacement of part of existing cladding system with like for like replacement.

Pending
Small
Full (8 Week Determination)
8 May 2026260849
Garlands Farm, Garlands Road, Birch Colchester CO2 0NSColchester

Proposed double garage with office in roof space.

Pending
Small
Full (8 Week Determination)
30 Mar 2026260571
17 Firlie Walk, Colchester CO2 8QNColchester

Proposed loft conversion and side extension at first floor

Pending
Small
Consultation (Inside Borough)
23 Mar 2026260521
Restricted Byway 42, Hellens, Hardys Green Birch Colchester CO2 0NYColchester

Essex County Council Highways Authority consultation for the divertionof a section of restricted byway 42 for reasons of privacy and security.

Pending
Small
Discharge of Condition
18 Mar 2026260489
ABRO Development Site, Flagstaff Road, Colchester CO2 7SRColchester

Application for approval of details reserved by condition 36 of application 231297

Conditions
Small
Full (8 Week Determination)
13 Mar 2026260461
Lower Farm, Lower Road, Layer Breton Colchester CO2 0PXColchester

Proposed Side and rear extension.

Pending
Small
Certificate of Lawful Use - Proposed
13 Mar 2026260463
6 Bourne Court, Colchester CO2 7RJColchester

Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed Use orDevelopment for Garage conversion to a habitable space and change of use from C3 to C4 (6 people)

Refused
Small
Full (8 Week Determination)
9 Mar 2026260411
53 St Johns Green, Colchester CO2 7EZColchester

Single storey rear extension

Conditions
Small
Full (8 Week Determination)
9 Mar 2026260412
6 Melbourne Chase, Colchester CO2 8UEColchester

Proposed front extension

Conditions
Medium
Full (8 Week Determination)
3 Mar 2026260374
20 Churchill Way, Colchester CO2 8SSColchester

Demolition of the existing side single storey extension and construction of a new two storey side extension.

Conditions
Small
Full (8 Week Determination)
6 Feb 2026260235
Kent Blaxill And Company Ltd, Layer Road, Colchester CO2 9JYColchester

Replacement wall cladding, windows, doors and storefronts to an existing warehouse & trade showroom building

Conditions
Medium
Full (8 Week Determination)
2 Feb 2026260202
The Stream, Layer Road, Kingsford Colchester CO2 0HTColchester

Retrospective application for removal of thatch roof and replacement with slate tiles.

Refused
Small
Full (8 Week Determination)
2 Feb 2026260207
The Cottage, Church Road, Layer De La Haye Colchester CO2 0EWColchester

Proposed first floor extension

Conditions
Small
Full (8 Week Determination)
30 Jan 2026260195
Levoi's Suzuki, 13 Commerce Way, Colchester CO2 8HRColchester

Erection of autonomous steel frame with perforated sheet cladding panels with signage as a separate entity to the fabric of the existingbuilding. Insertion of 3 new windows. Render North facade

Pending
Medium
Removal/Variation of a Condition (13 Week Determination)
30 Jan 2026260196
Amleen House, Gleen House, Jai House, Hawkins Road, Colchester CO2 8JXColchester

Application for variation of condition 2 and 15 following grant of planning permission 180694 and for the creation of access to riversidewalk (Revised Description)

Pending
Medium
Full (8 Week Determination)
23 Jan 2026260154
23 Barn Hall Avenue, Colchester CO2 8TEColchester

Proposed Single Storey Rear Extension to Replace Existing Conservatory

Conditions
Small
Full (8 Week Determination)
15 Jan 2026260090
16a Cheveling Road, Colchester CO2 8DHColchester

Replacement rear windows and creation of new rear door entrance

Permitted
Small
Certificate of Lawful Use - Proposed
30 Dec 2025252766
52 Barn Hall Avenue, Colchester CO2 8SZColchester

Permitted Development side dormer

Conditions
Small
Full (8 Week Determination)
23 Dec 2025252749
7 Watts Road, Colchester CO2 9DZColchester

Replacement of conservatory with kitchen extension

Pending
Small
Discharge of Condition
15 Dec 2025252677
Bridge House, Hythe Quay, Colchester CO2 8JBColchester

Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 5, 25,26 ,30& 36 of approved application 192441

Permitted
Small
Certificate of Lawful Use - Proposed
10 Dec 2025252661
38 Bounstead Road, Colchester CO2 0DFColchester

Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for proposed loft conversion and construction of dormer to rear.

Conditions
Small
Full (8 Week Determination)
17 Nov 2025252484
Curates Cottage, Hardys Green, Birch Colchester CO2 0NXColchester

Proposed flat roof extension to replace existing conservatory

Conditions
Small
Full (8 Week Determination)
31 Oct 2025252406
19 Holm Oak, Colchester CO2 8QAColchester

Single storey ground floor rear extension

Refused
Small
Full (8 Week Determination)
28 Oct 2025252360
46 Gosbecks Road, Colchester CO2 9JRColchester

First floor extension with double storey side extension.

Withdrawn
Small
Certificate of Lawful Use - Proposed
23 Oct 2025252332
Horseshoe Cottage, Church Road, Layer De La Haye Colchester CO2 0ENColchester

Application for a lawful development certificate for proposed conversion of existing garage into garden annex, replacement of garagedoor opening to window to front elevation, enlargement of entrance door on side elevation to accommodate future wheelchai

Pending
Small
Works to Trees in Conservation Area
22 Oct 2025252284
St. Johns Green Primary School, St Johns Green County Primary School, 38 St Johns Green, Colchester CO2 7HEColchester

Norway Maple (T9): Fell to ground level and grind stump due to extensive decay and poor structural condition associated with Inonotushispidus (shaggy bracket fungus). Sycamore (T10): Re-pollard in winter back to previous pollard points to manage regr

Conditions
Small
Full (8 Week Determination)
14 Oct 2025252246
Yorznmyne, Abberton Road, Layer De La Haye Colchester CO2 0JUColchester

Garage conversion and replacement garage.

Pending
Small
Works to Trees in Conservation Area
3 Oct 2025252130
European Consortium for Political Research, Harbour House, Hythe Quay, Colchester CO2 8JFColchester

T1 - Pseudo Acacia - Crown reduce by up to 3m and deadwood clean

Permitted
Small
Certificate of Lawful Use - Existing
26 Sept 2025252086
Falkland &, 23 Norfolk House, Second Floor, Southway Eastbound, Colchester Essex CO2 7BAColchester

Application for a lawful development certificate for confirmation condition 1 of application 220779 has been complied with.

Conditions
Small
Discharge of Condition
25 Jun 2025251331
Gamet Bearings, Gamet Bearings, Hythe Station Road, Colchester Essex CO2 8LDColchester

Application to discharge condition 4 (architectural details), 5(groundfloor front elevation) , 6 (site cross section), 18 )traffic management plan) and 20 (construction method statement) of planning permission 220317

Conditions
Small
Full (8 Week Determination)
21 Jun 2025251301
Novembers Lodge, Layer Breton Hill, Layer Breton Essex CO2 0PSColchester

Replacement of existing front porch

Withdrawn
Small
Certificate of Lawful Use - Proposed
8 Jun 2025251191
156 Berechurch Hall Road, Colchester Essex CO2 9PNColchester

Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for Proposed alterations to existing outbuilding - internal alterations and changesto exisitng external openings.

Permitted
Small
Class J installation or alteration of solar equip on non-domestic prem
25 Apr 2025250914
155 Gosbecks Road, Colchester CO2 9JUColchester

Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed:Installation Solar Photovoltaics (PV) equipment on the Roofs of Non- domestic Buildings The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (asamended) -

Conditions
Small
Advertisement Consent
28 Mar 2025250687
Outside Ernest Doe & Sons, Haven Road, Colchester CO2 8HTColchester

Real time passenger information and commercial adverts.

Conditions
Small
Advertisement Consent
28 Mar 2025250688
Outside Portofino Restaurant, Haven Road, Colchester CO2 8HTColchester

Real time passenger information and commercial adverts.

Pending
Small
Discharge of Condition
12 Feb 2025250270
Gamet Bearings, Hythe Station Road, Colchester CO2 8LDColchester

Application to discharge condition 39 (CCTV drainage survey report) ofplanning permission 220317

Conditions
Small
Full (8 Week Determination)
8 Feb 2025250242
79 Kensington Road, Colchester Essex CO2 7FFColchester

Porch to be added to the front of the property and a Conservatory to the rear of the property

Conditions
Small
Discharge of Condition
26 Jan 2025250147
2 St. Johns Street, Colchester CO2 7AAColchester

Application to discharge condition 6 of planning permission 240751

Pending
Small
Discharge of Condition
20 Jan 2025250097
Land to West of, The Folley, Layer-de-la-Haye ColchesterColchester

Application to discharge condition 20 (Biodiversity Enhancement Strategy) to application 231600.

Conditions
Small
Full (8 Week Determination)
24 Dec 2024242614
26 St Johns Street, Colchester Essex CO2 7ANColchester

Alterations to Shop Frontage (retrospective)

Permitted
Medium
Certificate of Lawful Use - Existing
1 Dec 2024242439
Lynch Cottage, Mill Lane, Birch Essex CO2 0NHColchester

Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for existing dwellingand bed and breakfast accommodation (B & B use).

Pending
Small
Works to Trees in Conservation Area
17 Nov 2024242344
8 Abbeygate Street, Colchester Essex CO2 7HBColchester

T1 Cherry - reduce crown by 3 metres in height and 2 metres in width on all aspects

Conditions
Small
Full (8 Week Determination)
30 Oct 2024242211
18 Midland Close, Colchester CO2 7RSColchester

Demolish existing conservatory and erect single storey rear extension.

Pending
Small
Certificate of Lawful Use - Proposed
8 Sept 2024241828
20 Cavendish Avenue, Colchester Essex CO2 8BPColchester

Construction of a dormer to the main roof on the rear elevation of a terraced house

Permitted
Small
Certificate of Lawful Use - Proposed
30 Aug 2024241777
17 Rainsborowe Road, Colchester Essex CO2 7JTColchester

Application for a lawful development certificate for proposed loft conversion, including a hip to gable alteration, rear facing dormer & front facing roof lights