Planning appeals in Colchester City Council, 2026

erection of single dwellinghouse (self build) Use Class C3

the use of the land for Gypsy & Traveller residential use with the development of two residential pitches

a two storey rear flat roof extension with perimeter parapet

a two storey rear flat roof extension with perimeter parapet

Loft conversion with rear dormer and front velux windows

custom and self-build dwelling

a front and rear single storey extension

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

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

advertisement consent for 1no. non-illuminated sign

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

to lower the existing roof height on an existing side extension

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)

replacement of existing garage and porch

Removal of 5 spaces and the creation of 4No. EV car parking spaces including charge points and associated equipment

Change of Use of Restaurant Premises (Class E(b)) to Dwellinghouse

Internal and external alterations to outbuilding to form new dwelling (self build)

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”)

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

for up to 165 dwellings (including affordable housing), car park, public open space, landscaping, children's play area, sustainable drainage, infrastructure and all other associated infrastructure

Application for a dropped kerb (vehicle crossover) to the front of the property to allow safe vehicular access to the front of the house for off-street parking and electric vehicle charging

Retrospective application for dormer window

Erection of 1 no. dwelling

Demolition of existing office/storage space, first floor extension, replacement roof to single storey elements to an adults care home with special needs use class C2

without the benefit of planning permission, the removal and replacement of the ground floor shopfront and the installation of a metal roller shutter. ("The Activity")

‘Without planning permission, the erection of a replacement boundary fence in excess of 1 metre in height adjacent to a highway used by vehicular traffic’

erection of side extension to existing first floor flat and creating roof level terrace area

‘The existing use is as a guesthouse and Use Class C1 on the upper floor, The ground floor pub has been non-operational for six years, but serves as an entrance/lobby area for the guesthouse clients.’

erection of a three storey 66 no. bedroom care home for the elderly (Use Class C2) with associated access, parking, landscaping and ancillary buildings

change of use from C3 residential to C2 care home including garage conversion, ground floor rear extension and first floor rear/side extensions

described as ‘A weekend food, drink and music festival over three days, in an open air space for no more than 28 days in total in any calendar year’

described as, ‘the addition of full height glazing and doors to the south and east elevations of the rear outrigger (retrospective). The replacement of single pane casement windows to the lean-to extension with multi-paned casement windows more in keeping with the property (proposed works)’

described as, ‘the addition of full height glazing and doors to the south and east elevations of the rear outrigger (retrospective). The replacement of single pane casement windows to the lean-to extension with multi-paned casement windows more in keeping with the property (proposed works)’

without the benefit of planning permission, the installation of UPVC windows and doors in a Conservation Area. (' The Activity ')

A garden wall 1.8 m high along the front and short section of side boundary, comprising existing low brick wall with concrete block piers rendered and painted white with close set black metal railings between piers

Use of land for dog exercising

‘replacement of the existing dormer windows, replacement roof tiles, re rendering and other associated works’

a dormer loft conversion to rear roof slope with roof lights to front roof slope

a two-storey rear extension

without planning permission, the construction of a outbuilding forward of the principal elevation of the main dwelling-house and the construction of a partly rendered wall and piers over 1m in height adjacent to the highway

erection of 83 dwellings with public open space, landscaping and vehicular access from Port Lane

Change of use of existing dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a children's home for a maximum of three young people (Use Class C2) without complying with condition 2 attached to planning permission Ref 240976, dated 11 October 2024

‘change of use of agricultural field to dog walking field’

the construction of a 2 bed bungalow/chalet

an agricultural mixed use barn

‘Without the benefit of planning permission, the construction of brick piers and associated walling, gate and metal fret cut screens and gate over 1 metre in height, adjacent to the highway. (For the avoidance of doubt this is brick gate piers and associated walling and metal fret cut screens and gate in the photograph attached this notice) (“the Activity”)

‘the applicant would like to change use from Class C3 to C2 (children's care homes) please refer to the statement of use attached’

‘proposed conversion of an existing agricultural barn into a single-storey, 1-bedroom dwelling under Class Q. The building will remain in its current location and retain its existing footprint and structure. Works include replacing the roof cladding, adding windows and doors, internal insultation, and removing a small attached store’

the installation of a freestanding communication hub with integral defibrillator