Planning appeals in Colchester City Council, 2025

the construction and operation of a micro energy storage project

Installation of eight floodlights to outdoor tennis court

change of Use of Agricultural Building, sited on land to East of Greyhound Hill, to Dwellinghouse

a 2 storey side extension to provide additional bedrooms at first floor level

Listed building enforcement notice relating to installation of illuminated box signs, fascia signs, awnings, air conditioning/refrigeration units, extractor flue, wooden staircase and landing, cold store/washroom building, and concrete hardstands

conversion of existing loft space and form new shed dormer with tiled roof formed on rear roof slope. Tiled roof to match existing roof

the erection of three new dwellings and associated infrastructure

the erection of a boundary wall (retrospective)

first floor extension to form additional bedrooms, with the removal of the existing lean to roof and internal alterations

‘Without the benefit of planning permission, the change of use of a dwellinghouse (C3) to stand- alone short- term holiday let Airbnb (Sui Generis)("The Activity")’ The requirement of the notice is ’Cease the use of the dwellinghouse known as 11 The Nook for short term holiday lets (Airbnb)’

the construction of new side and front extension, with single pitched roof

Proposed Loft Conversion and New Rear Box Dormer to rear roof slope. Dormer finished in a weatherboard finish and GRP roof. 2 No. New Velux windows to front roof slope. Alterations to Existing Soil Pipe and installation of new Soil Vent Pipe ”

the erection of Class B8 storage and distribution building with associated parking and turning facilities including minor widening of access driveway

the change of use of existing domestic outbuilding to a holiday let

the demolition of the existing garage and erection of a 2 bedroom house with associated parking, bin storage, and cycle storage (self build)

Certificate of lawful use for use of a building as a double lock-up garage for commercial purposes

‘Without the benefit of planning permission, the siting of a storage container on residential land for use as a secure store for household items and tools. (For avoidance of doubt this is the storage container in the photograph attached to this enforcement notice) ("The Activity")

‘Without the benefit of planning permission, the erection of a marquee and timber canopy in pub garden (“The Activity”). (For the avoidance of doubt, this is the marquee and timber canopy in the photograph attached to this notice)’

Certificate of lawful use for large House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) Sui Generis use

Without the benefit of planning permission, the material change of use of land from agricultural to a mixed use of residential and business use (Scaffolding Business)

‘the creation of a vehicular access onto a classified road, namely Peldon Road’

to install an open access Communication Hub

the erection of front boundary wall

the replacement of double storey all glass conservatory along with brick constructed storage area set out over three levels with a two-storey conventional construction extension, providing a lower level annex to accommodate an elderly relative and upper floor formal dining room

first floor rear extension above part of existing single storey projection

a single storey rear extension

a two-storey side extension

upgrade of existing 48 sheet advert to support digital poster

Siting of a shipping container converted for use as residential accommodation

the development of the site for 29 dwellings (mix of housing types)

installation of 1No. BT Street Hub Unit and associated advertisement panels on either side of the unit

installation of 1No. BT Street Hub Unit and associated advertisement panels on either side of the unit

the redevelopment of the site to provide 203 residential units and approximately 410sqm of commercial floor space with associated access, public open space, landscaping, car and cycle parking, and associated infrastructure

an extension and alterations to provide 13 additional ensuite bedrooms with related day space and landscaping works

single storey side extension

Erection of a garage beyond principal elevation

installation of 1No. BT Street Hub and associated display of advertisement panels on either side of the unit

Installation of New BT Street Hub and Associated Display of Advertisement Panels to Both Sides of the Unit

to demolish existing rear conservatory and provide two-storey rear extension and part single, part two-storey front extension

Change of use of highway land to amenity land and repositioned public footway

Second Floor Bathroom 3. Removal of bath and installation of shower with associated modifications

replacement of an existing fence at the rear of the property with a new like for like fence

change of use from clothes shop to bakery shop without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref 231616, dated 15 September 2023

‘change of use of the rear space at 33-35 Long Wyre Street, Colchester to form 1 no. holiday-let unit’

repair and renovate cottages on a like-for-like basis, as holiday accommodation (partly retrospective)

for the conversion of existing detached garage to 1 bedroom holiday let

UPVC porch to allow for stairlift to be installed

a new field kennel (retrospective). Summary

entrance gate to driveway

erecti on of a freestanding D6 small format advertising display

the erection of 5 new self-build dwellings, landscaping and associated works (with all matters reserved)

Erection of 6 standard size close observation stables and two foaling boxes, a surfaced turnout pen, hard standing turn out area and a 40m x 30m assessment and rehabilitation Menage, use of land for grazing horses and the siting of a mobile rural workers dwelling”

to change the existing brittle slates on the roof of the lean-to to a more flexible and robust slating material. The reason for this request is that each time work is carried out on the Listed building (River House - the ex-Congregational Chapel), for which I have no involvement, slates on the lean-to roof get broken. This has happened several times and the builders deny liability

the erection of one assisted living block (for the over 55s) of 72 units comprising 32no. one bedroom flats and 40 no. two bedroom flats and associated communal facilities; erection of sheltered housing accommodation of 18 units (as an extension to the existing scheme at Dorothy Curtice Court for over 55s), comprising 13no. one bedroom flats and 5no. two bedroom flats; together with associated access, amenity space, vehicle and bicycle parking, EVC points, hard and soft landscaping, sub-station, drainage ponds, boundary treatments and other associated works

Without planning permission, the use of land for the storage of caravans and motorhomes”

‘a retrospective application for raising roof height of existing extension to accommodate solar panels and addition of skylights to rear elevation. ’

an outline application to erect three new houses in the expansive garden area of "Little Glebe" (the host house), refurbish the rear barn as a residence (it already has permission). Provide an access serving the four dwelling units, based on approved access of permitted planning application 213003

to demolish the existing dwelling and replace with a new 4 bed and 1 space garage

Change of use of ground and first floor into 7-bedroom HMO (sui generis) including rear dormer window and rebuilding of existing rear outrigger and rear boundary wall

provision of 1 Bed residential dwelling including first floor extension and conversion of part conversion of existing ground floor

new-build house with two parking spaces including widening of crossover

bungalow with associated private amenity space, parking, access and landscaping

to replace 4 softwood box sash windows, 10 softwood casement windows and a softwood side door with the highest efficiency products currently available to match the existing

proposed holiday lodges and glamping site to the rear of 62A Straight Road, Boxted, Colchester, Essex CO4 5QY”

relocation of section of brick garden wall incorporating additional access gates

two storey side extension with rear lean-to extension

stable block erection on land adj. to Elm Cottage

erection of outbuilding, incorporating existing shed, incidental to the enjoyment of the dwellinghouse

Class Q Prior Approval Barn Conversion to Residential using existing barn located to the rear of 37 Straight Road

a replacement dwelling

replacement of existing windows

first floor rear extension

demolition of existing outbuildings, two of which are residentially incidental to the restaurant pursuant to ldc 232838 as approved on 12th June 2024 together with a storage container serving the restaurant, and the subsequent erection of 1x three -bedroom house ancillary to the maypole together with amenity space and car parking: application submitted on a self-build basis

I am looking to replace the front door of my Grade II listed with a like -for-like replacement including the attaching door frame as the current doorframe have a crack on the inside as well as come away from the joining outside wall

the erection of a detached 3-bay building for the undercover parking of domestic vehicles

external refurbishment

for the erection of five dwellings

the demolition of the double garage, relocation of existing car parking and creation of a three bedroom detached house and a garage

Replacement shopfront (recessed in opening) - Retrospective

the redevelopment of site with 9 residential dwellings

new three bedroom two-storey residential dwelling with garden

replacement of three agricultural buildings with three dwellings

Display of 7 no. 48-sheet (6m x 3m) externally illuminated billboard paper and paste advertising displays

change of external finish and alterations to windows

replacement of shed with lean to and repositioning of front wall and pillar

roof over existing ground floor extension. Ground floor extensions to form office and garage. First floor extension over existing ground floor extension to form 2no bedrooms and ensuites, pitched roof to existing porch

Variation to previously approved scheme: reconfiguration and relocation of Velux & Cabrio windows to new first floor, removal of existing French doors and replacement with new window, retention of existing window at ground floor level, relocation of entrance door to new porch to form covered entrance

new two bedroom annexe to support aging relative with supported living on ground floor with two garages to the front with access from existing drive. First floor office and games room. The roof to accommodate solar panels to supply green energy to the new annexe and the existing main dwelling

‘attach a mat black flue to the side of the property. Diameter 250 mm / Height from ground 7.8 m / Distance from wall 250 mm / Flue exit height out from the wall to ground 2.44 meters’

the erection of one infill self-build single storey dwelling

fence to be erected in the alleyway adjoining John Castle Way and Bourne Court to prevent documented anti-social behaviour such as: drug dealing, trespassing and threatening behaviour

Full planning application for the erection of 1No single -storey, wheelchair accessible holiday barn and ancillary outbuilding, on Land east of Whitehouse Hill, Salcott-cum-Virley

’Without the benefit of planning permission, the construction of a wooden outbuilding located on the rear boundary of the property, and the erection of a wooden bike store forward of the principal elevation (" The Activity") (For the avoidance of doubt, this is the outbuilding and bike store shown on the photographs attached to this Notice)’

‘Without planning permission the erection of a single storey, flat roofed, extension. ("the Activity").’

‘without the benefit of planning permission, the installation of UPVC windows and doors in a Conservation Area .’

Extension of the existing rear first floor balcony

Proposed front extension above the existing garage

for the retention of an existing building for use as a residential annex and adjustment to residential curtilage

part two storey and first floor side extension, two storey rear extension and single storey rear extension following demolition of conservatory

to replace the existing main roof thatch with natural slates