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Planning in Colchester

In the last month Colchester had 10 new planning applications and 25 decisions worth knowing about within 1.5 miles of its middle, more than the middle Colchester area (2). That makes it the 1st busiest of 37 Colchester areas for planning. The biggest scheme decided was Refused: 5 new homes at 16 High Street, Colchester (5 homes). Of the decisions, 19 were approved and 6 refused, while 82% were approved across Colchester.

CO1, Colchester · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Colchester

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10new applicationslast 31 days
25decisions19 approved, 6 refused
1 of 37Colchester rank1st is the busiest
76%approval rateColchester: 82%

New applications

  • Planning applicationon your doorstep

    Extension at Premier Inn Restaurant, Cowdray Avenue, Colchester

    External alterations including car park extension and reconfiguration,new single-storey WC extension, service yard improvements, external lighting, redecoration and associated works.

    Premier Inn Restaurant, Cowdray Avenue, Colchester
  • Planning applicationon your doorstep

    Planning application at Land to South of Ballast Quay and NE, Furneaux Lane, Fingringhoe Colchester

    Application for creation of wildlife ponds and scrapes

    Land to South of Ballast Quay and NE, Furneaux Lane, Fingringhoe Colchester
  • Planning application0.15 miles

    Planning application at The Jumbo Water Tower, Balkerne Passage, Colchester

    ** REVISED DESCRIPTION ** Variation of Conditions 2 and 5 of Planning Permission 242060 for the 'repair and redevelopment of Jumbo to createa multifunctional heritage interpretation & private hire event space. Partial ground floor infill, new staircase &

    The Jumbo Water Tower, Balkerne Passage, Colchester CO1 1PA
  • Planning application0.35 miles

    Going green at 44 Causton Road, Colchester

    Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed Solar panels to front elevation & Loft Conversion, including rear facing dormer

    44 Causton Road, Colchester CO1 1RT
  • Planning application1.3 miles

    New signs at Units 1 to 3, Lightship Way, Colchester

    Display of a flex-face illuminated sign and digitally printed images on gym entrance windows. Flex Face Illuminated Sign (6160mm x 200mm) mounted at high level above Gym entrance. Multi-panel Digitally Printed vinyl adhered to multiple glazing panels at

    Units 1 to 3, Lightship Way, Colchester CO2 8JX
  • Planning application0.5 miles

    Planning application at Aldi Supermarket, Magdalen Street, Colchester

    Erection of 1no. reverse vending machine.

    Aldi Supermarket, Magdalen Street, Colchester CO1 2FJ
  • Planning application0.1 miles

    Outline plans at 16 High Street, Colchester

    Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed installation of two electrically operated perforated steel internal security roller shutters (SH01 and SH02) within the existing Class E commercial premises.

    16 High Street, Colchester CO1 1DA
  • Planning application0.65 miles

    Planning application at 49 Lexden Road, Colchester

    Erection of an aluminium panel sided glasshouse on a concrete ring beam base

    49 Lexden Road, Colchester CO3 3PY
  • Planning application1.3 miles

    Rear extension at 49 Barnardiston Road, Colchester

    Demolition of the existing ground-floor rear lean-to extension and theerection of a two-storey rear extension, a single-storey side extension, and a front porch extension.

    49 Barnardiston Road, Colchester CO4 0DR
  • Planning application0.6 miles

    Loft conversion at 15 Battalion Walk, Colchester

    Loft conversion with front, side and rear roof lights.

    15 Battalion Walk, Colchester CO2 7GS

Decisions

Plus 15 minor items, such as tree work notices, on Colchester’s main page.

What kind of plans

Kind of planLast month
New signs8
Rear extension5
Loft conversion3
New shared house (HMO)2
New homes2
Extension1
Change of use1
Going green1

Colchester against Colchester

Last monthColchesterMiddle Colchester area
Applications and decisions352
New applications101
Decisions251
New homes applied for00
Approval rate76%82% (all Colchester)

Applications and decisions worth knowing about; minor items such as tree work aren’t counted. An approval rate needs at least three decisions.

Nearby areas

AreaAllNewDecidedApprovedRefused
Colchester351025196
New Town20515132
Prettygate63330
Hythe21110
Lexden21110
Old Heath10110
Myland00000
See every Colchester area ranked, and the biggest housing schemes, on the planning in Colchester page. Figures come from the councils’ public planning records; tap any application for the details and the council’s own page.

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Questions people ask

How many planning applications are there in Colchester?

In the last month there were 10 new applications and 25 decisions worth knowing about within 1.5 miles of the middle of Colchester, ranking it 1st of 37 Colchester areas. The middle Colchester area had 2.

Are planning applications approved in Colchester?

In the last month 19 were approved and 6 refused near Colchester (76% approved). Across Colchester, 82% of decided applications were approved.

What is the biggest planning application in Colchester?

In the last month, the biggest was 5 new homes at 16 High Street, Colchester: 5 homes, refused on 29 Sept.