Search Lexden planning applications
11 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Lexden · updated daily · Colchester City Council
- 217 Lexden Road, Colchester CO3 4BJAwaiting decisionApplcation to discharge condition 6 of approved application 145199.Discharge of ConditionReceived 8 Oct 2026261804
- 20 St Clare Road, Colchester CO3 3SZAwaiting decisionSingle storey extension to existing detached outbuilding to provide residential annexe accommodation ancillary to the main dwelling.Full (8 Week Determination)Received 7 Oct 2026261627
- Ostara House, 193 Lexden Road, Colchester CO3 4BHAwaiting decisionT1 Prunes Reduce the crown by 1-2meters to clear away from building T2 Yew Reduce the crown by 1-2meters T3 Prunes Reduce the crown by 1-2metersWorks to Trees in Conservation AreaReceived 22 Sep 2026261727
- 7 Hurnard Drive, Colchester CO3 3SHAwaiting decisionOak tree growing on the boundary between 7 Hurnard Drive and Lexden Spring conservation area is overhanging the garden and requires trimming by about 6 feet.Works to Trees in Conservation AreaReceived 22 Sep 2026261710
- The Little Glebe, Spring Lane South, Colchester CO3 4ANAwaiting decisionRefurbishment of the existing Little Glebe into a single family dwelling, including a new single storey rear extensionFull (8 Week Determination)Received 14 Sep 2026261679
Planning in Lexden
- Approved
- 100%
- 13 of 13 decided
- Decision time
- about 9 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Lexden in the last 24 months, from Colchester City Council's planning register.
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Around Lexden
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CO3 166 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: Colchester City Council
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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. The settlement has a population of approximately 5,549. It sits within the Colchester district.
Property prices in Lexden show an average sale price of £317,574, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Lexden area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Lexden a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Lexden has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
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.
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To comment on or object to a planning application near Lexden, 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, 28 planning applications were submitted near Lexden. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 63 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (7), tree works (4), listed building and heritage (1).