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Planning appeals in Colchester City Council

Every appeal the Planning Inspectorate has decided in Colchester City Council since 2016, refreshed nightly. Type a topic into the free search to read how Inspectors have reasoned here.

816

appeals on record since 2016

24%

of decided appeals allowed

27 wks

median receipt to decision

decisions in the last 12 months, 31% allowed

By appeal type

Householder173 decided

27% allowed

Minor441 decided

23% allowed

Major43 decided

40% allowed

Commercial26 decided

31% allowed

Enforcement74 decided

5% allowed

Other57 decided

18% allowed

Not classified2 decided

100% allowed

By procedure

Written representations745 decided

22% allowed

Hearings39 decided

33% allowed

Inquiries32 decided

44% allowed

Latest decisions in Colchester City Council

Dismissed24 August 2026· householder6010971
10 Little Woods Mews, Colchester, CO4 5YG
Allowed17 August 2026· minor6003588
The Barn, Bull Lane, Tiptree, CO5 0BE
custom and self-build dwelling
Allowed12 August 2026· householder6005467
15 Parsons Field, Dedham, Colchester, CO7 6BZ
a front and rear single storey extension
Allowed5 August 2026· householder6008269
5 Fairhaven Avenue, Colchester, CO5 8EZ
described in the application form as ‘the removal of the installed Cabrio windows x 2 on the rear elevation and installation of 2 x 940 x 2520mm fixed and sloped Velux Windows with the bottom panel to have a frosted or opaque vinyl applied
Allowed27 July 20266004870
M&S, Stane Park, Colchester, CO3 8DW
variation of conditions 4 and 5 (relating to mezzanine floorspace and use classes) following grant of planning permission 193163 for ‘Retail park comprising retail (A1) and restaurant (A1/A3/A5) units with associated parking and landscaping’ without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref 202105, dated 09/02/2021
Dismissed17 July 2026· advert6010266
Fen Farm, Moore Lane, East Mersea, Colchester, CO5 8FE
advertisement consent for 1no. non-illuminated sign
Dismissed17 July 2026· householder6009741
Tanglewood, 37 Church Lane, Colchester, CO3 4DX
full refurbishment of the existing dwelling, a single-storey rear extension at ground floor and new first-floor dormers to improve internal layout and appearance, retaining residential use
Allowed17 July 2026· householder6009383
Zoli House,, 27 Fowler Road,, Colchester, CO2 9FF
to lower the existing roof height on an existing side extension
Dismissed29 June 2026· minor6005813
Oak House, Aldham, CO6 3QU
proposed replacement of agricultural building with a self- build/custom build new dwelling. (In lieu of Prior Approval for conversion of building into a dwelling 221000)
Dismissed16 June 2026· householder6006480
134 Lexden Road, Colchester, CO3 4BL
replacement of existing garage and porch
Allowed8 June 20266004146
The Rovers Tye PH, Ipswich Road, Colchester, CO4 9BA
Removal of 5 spaces and the creation of 4No. EV car parking spaces including charge points and associated equipment
Dismissed26 May 2026· minor6004537
The Old Oyster Shed, Coast Road, West Mersea, Essex, CO5 8PA
Change of Use of Restaurant Premises (Class E(b)) to Dwellinghouse
Dismissed22 May 2026· minor6004072
Thorpe Ley, Old Ipswich Road, Langham, Essex, CO7 7QJ
Internal and external alterations to outbuilding to form new dwelling (self build)
Notice varied and upheld19 May 2026· enforcement3358290
95 Nayland Road , Colchester , CO4 5EN
without planning permission, the subdivision of a dwellinghouse to create two self-contained dwelling houses, including the raising of the roof, removal of a chimney and the construction of a two-storey rear extension. (“The Activity”)
Dismissed18 May 2026· minor6004415
Land at Ballast Quay Farm, Ballast Quay Road, Wivenhoe, CO7 9JT
installation of a telecommunications base station comprising a 20m lattice tower supporting 6 no. antennas and 4 no. transmission dishes, together with 4 no. ground based equipment cabinets and ancillary development thereto including compound fencing

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Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Figures are computed from decisions the Planning Inspectorate has published for this authority area and refresh with the record; decisions without a published letter or a recorded authority may be missing. This page is research, not advice — verify against the Inspectorate’s own record before relying on a decision. What is in the record.