Lexden, Essex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Lexden, Essex.
Essex · England · settlement
Planning applications in Lexden are administered by Colchester City Council. View the full Colchester City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Lexden
Lexden is a suburb located about 1 mile west of Colchester's city centre in Essex, England. Notable features include the Crown public house and the parish church of St Leonard's, which is dedicated to Leonard of Noblac, the patron saint of prisoners. This area may be of interest for planning applications due to its residential character and local amenities.
Population: 5,549
District: Colchester
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Area Information
- Admin district: Colchester
- Parliamentary constituency: Witham
- LSOA: Colchester 012E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Lexden.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lexden.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Lexden based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
12 planning applications found near Lexden.
- - 12 Bramley Close, Colchester CO3 3RU
Construction of a raised, rear patio, extending approximately 5.0 metres from the rear elevation, with retaining wall and steps, at a maximum height of 0.65 metres above existing ground level. Height
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Colchester | Date: 2026-05-18
View full details - - Hill House, 183 Lexden Road, Colchester CO3 3TE
Application to discharge condition 4 (brick type) and 5 (wall and access) of planning permission 252113
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Colchester | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - Hill House, 183 Lexden Road, Colchester CO3 3TE
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 18, 21 and 23 of application 230870
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Colchester | Date: 2026-01-06
View full details - - The Little Glebe, Spring Lane South, Colchester CO3 4AN
Outline application for renovation of the host house 'Little Glebe' and the existing barn to the rear (that already benefits from residential permission), and erect two houses within the site grounds.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Colchester | Date: 2025-09-26
View full details - - Deoban, 171 Lexden Road, Colchester Essex CO3 3TE
Retrospective planning application for a safety and privacy screening around ongoing maintenance works. Once works have been completed, screening to be removed from site.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Colchester | Date: 2025-05-18
View full details - - Land at Woosehill Meadows Wokingham
Full application for the proposed creation of a new wildlife pond.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2025-03-17
View full details - - 1 The Lindens, Lexden Road, Colchester CO3 3WD
Application to discharge condition 6 (Archaeological) of planning permission 221958
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Colchester | Date: 2025-02-03
View full details - - Ostara House, 193 Lexden Road, Colchester Essex CO3 4BH
T1 Prunes Reduce the crown by 1-2meters to clear away from building.T2Yew Reduce the crown by 1-2meters. T3 Prunes Reduce the crown by 1- 2meters.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Colchester | Date: 2025-01-20
View full details - - Hill House, 183 Lexden Road, Colchester Essex CO3 3TE
T1 - Holm Oak - Reduce the crown by 2-3 meters - To provide clearance and prevent shading over the the new development. T2 - Oak - Reduce the crown by 2-3 meter -To provide clearance and prevent shadi
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Colchester | Date: 2024-09-08
View full details - - Hill House, Hill House, 183 Lexden Road, CO3 3TE
Application to discharge condition 13 (CMS) of planning permission 230870
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Colchester | Date: 2024-08-09
View full details - - Hill House, 183 Lexden Road, Colchester CO3 3TE
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 19,20 & 25. (230870)
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Colchester | Date: 2024-06-26
View full details - - West House Farm, Bakers Lane, Colchester CO3 4AU
Application for prior notification of agricultural or forestry development - proposed building.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Other | Council: Colchester | Date: 2023-12-29
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A brief summary of Lexden in Essex
Lexden is a suburb located about 1 mile west of Colchester's city centre in Essex, England. Notable features include the Crown public house and the parish church of St Leonard's, which is dedicated to Leonard of Noblac, the patron saint of prisoners. This area may be of interest for planning applications due to its residential character and local amenities. The settlement has a population of approximately 5,549. It sits within the Colchester district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Lexden a particularly low-crime area.
Lexden has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Colchester Area 3, Colchester Area 2. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Lexden includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Lexden 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.
Planning Activity in Lexden
In the last 24 months, 30 planning applications were submitted near Lexden. Of these, 20% were approved, with an average decision time of 79 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Lexden.
The average decision period of 79 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Lexden were full planning applications (15), tree works (8), discharge of conditions (5). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 8 medium-scale applications, 22 smaller schemes were submitted.
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