Search Abbey Field planning applications
60 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Abbey Field · updated daily · Colchester City Council
- Colchester Royal Grammar School, 6 Lexden Road, Colchester CO3 3NDAwaiting decision6no London Plane Trees. Re pollard back to previous cuts.Works to Trees in Conservation AreaReceived 3 Nov 2026261950
- Colchester Royal Grammar School, 6 Lexden Road, Colchester CO3 3NDAwaiting decision6no London Plane Trees. Re pollard back to previous cuts.Works to Trees in Conservation AreaReceived 3 Nov 2026
- 38 High Street, Colchester CO1 1DHAwaiting decisionDisplay of 1x internally illuminated lettering only fascia sign and 2xinternally illuminated lettering only wall mounted projecting signs.Advertisement ConsentReceived 2 Nov 2026261955
- 38 High Street, Colchester CO1 1DHAwaiting decisionDisplay of 1x internally illuminated lettering only fascia sign and 2xinternally illuminated lettering only wall mounted projecting signs.Advertisement ConsentReceived 2 Nov 2026
- 6 Papillon Road, Colchester CO3 3JJAwaiting decisionApplication for a lawful development certificate for a proposed loft conversion, including rear facing dormer & front facing rooflightsCertificate of Lawful Use - ProposedReceived 30 Oct 2026261939
Planning in Abbey Field
- Approved
- 89%
- 63 of 70 decided
- Decision time
- about 8 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Abbey Field in the last 24 months, from Colchester City Council's planning register.
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Around Abbey Field
Postcode districts
CO1 90 applications in the last 12 monthsCO3 166 applications in the last 12 monthsCO2 46 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
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Planning authority: Colchester City Council
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About Abbey Field
Abbey Field, a suburb of Colchester in Essex, is notable for its expansive grassland, which is owned by the Ministry of Defence. This area serves as a venue for various public and community events, making it a focal point for local gatherings and activities. For those researching planning applications, Abbey Field's unique characteristics and communal significance may influence development considerations in the vicinity.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Abbey Field a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Abbey Field planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
To comment on or object to a planning application near Abbey Field, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 147 planning applications were submitted near Abbey Field. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.
The most common types were tree works (24), discharge of conditions (24), full planning applications (20). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 2 were dismissed (33% success rate).