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Within 0.62 miles of CO4 9SLApplication dates: 14 Oct 2025 to 14 Oct 2026Showing applications within 0.62 miles of this postcode.
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PLANNING APPLICATIONS

Within 0.62 miles of CO4 9SL

21 applications found.

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375 Ipswich Road, Colchester CO4 0HL

Notification for prior approval for a proposed single storey rear extension extending 6 metres beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling, with a maximum height of 3 metres, and eaves height of 2.7 metres.

Reference
261639
Application date
7 September 2026
Full planning applicationApproved

68 Northfield Gardens, Colchester CO4 9SS

Alterations to front entrance, construction of a single storey 3m rearextension and installation of roof lights to front and rear roof slopes

Reference
261013
Application date
29 May 2026
Decision date
14 August 2026
Decision
Approve Conditional
Full planning applicationApproved

Kingswood House, 12 Greenwood Grove, Colchester CO4 9EF

Standard traditional 5 bar timber gate, to be finished in light brown at gate entrance 1. Matching posts to be an overall height of 1.25m and thickness 200mm x 200mm (8 inches x 8 inches). The gate is to be set back 2.2m from the boundary at gate…

Reference
260845
Application date
8 May 2026
Decision date
16 June 2026
Decision
Approve Conditional
Full planning applicationApproved

126 Derwent Road, Colchester CO4 9RU

Proposed garden outbuilding, bicycle store, roof-mounted solar panels,battery storage units, air conditioning units, and removal of fence panel (**Description Update**)

Reference
260739
Application date
23 April 2026
Decision date
28 July 2026
Decision
Approve Conditional
Full planning applicationApproved

57 Chalfont Road, Colchester CO4 0NY

Demolition of existing single garage and construction of home office/store and single storey side extension.

Reference
260532
Application date
24 March 2026
Decision date
3 June 2026
Decision
Approve Conditional
Listed building or heritage consentApproved

St Helena Hospice, Barncroft Close, Colchester CO4 9JU

Listed building consent application for alterations to the existing front door to the entrance to the hospice that comprise of a new timber framed and glazed door set, new porch structure made from a brick plinth, oak posts, and tiled lean to porch.

Reference
260379
Application date
5 March 2026
Decision date
29 April 2026
Decision
Approve Conditional
Class J installation or alteration of solar equip on non-domestic premApproved

Tesco Stores Ltd, Highwoods Square, Colchester CO4 9ED

Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed:Installation, Alteration or Replacement of other Solar Photovoltaics (PV) equipment on the Roofs of Non-domestic Buildings

Reference
260258
Application date
12 February 2026
Decision date
13 April 2026
Decision
Prior Approval Required (Approved)
Lawful development certificateApproved

3 Arden Close, Colchester CO4 0JP

Application for a lawful development certificate for a proposed singlestorey rear extension

Reference
260140
Application date
21 January 2026
Decision date
17 March 2026
Decision
Approve Certificate of Lawful Use or Development
Full planning applicationRefused

Kingswood House, 12 Greenwood Grove, Colchester CO4 9EF

Construction of timber boundary enclosure along the front boundary, comprising 1.3m high timber posts with 1.2m high timber fence panels, vehicular gates and a pedestrian gate. Gates to open inward onto private land.

Reference
260082
Application date
14 January 2026
Decision date
3 March 2026
Decision
Refused
Prior approval / notificationDecision recorded

3 Arden Close, Colchester CO4 0JP

Notification for prior approval for a proposed single storey rear extension extending 4.99 metres beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling, with a maximum height of 3.15 metres, and eaves height of 3.00 metres.

Reference
252583
Application date
1 December 2025
Decision date
6 January 2026
Decision
Prior Approval Not Required
Full planning applicationApproved

359 and 361 Ipswich Road, Colchester CO4 0HL

Proposed two storey rear infill extension to 359 and proposed first floor extension over existing ground floor extension to 361.

Reference
252297
Application date
21 October 2025
Decision date
16 December 2025
Decision
Approve Conditional
Full planning applicationApproved

Emerald Ward, Kingswood Centre, Turner Road Colchester CO4 5JY

Proposed new external access door to replace an existing window and new window to replace existing access door. New side gate, bin enclosure and canopy with wayfinding signage to enable the space to beused as a Mental Health Assessment service

Reference
252286
Application date
17 October 2025
Decision date
17 December 2025
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