Intention to dispose of open space land

Notice of Colchester City Council’s intention to dispose of areas of open space land.

Colchester City Council

NOTICE UNDER SECTION 123(2A) OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1972

INTENTION TO DISPOSE OF OPEN SPACE LAND

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Colchester City Council ("the Council") intends to dispose of the open space land described in the Schedule to this Notice ("the Land").

The Land is believed to be used for open space and this will continue after the land is disposed of.

Before making a decision on the disposal of the Land the Council will consider any written representations or objections that are received before the date and time given below.

Any objections or representations relating to the proposed disposal of the Land must be made in writing, specifying the grounds on which they are made, and delivered to the address given below by no later than [TIME] on [DATE] 2026.

All correspondence must be addressed to:

Colchester City Council
Rowan House, 33 Sheepen Road,
Colchester, CO3 3WG

Marked for the attention of Emma Lamond

Email address: Emma.lamond@colchester.gov.uk

Schedule

The Land

Approximately 191 square metres of land at 2 Heath Road, Rowhedge

Approximately 110 square metres of land at The Old Rectory, Rectory Close, Colchester

Approximately 75.11 square metres of land at 14 Catchpool Road, Colchester

Approximately 75.46 square metres of land at 16 Catchpool Road, Colchester

Approximately 72.50 square metres of land at 18 Catchpool Road, Colchester

Approximately 72.87 square metres of land at 20 Catchpool Road, Colchester

Approximately 74.03 square metres of land at 22 Catchpool Road, Colchester

Approximately 72.44 square metres of land at 24 Catchpool Road, Colchester

Approximately 116.01 square metres of land at Catchpool Road, Colchester

Approximately 820 square metres of land at Old Heath Bowling Green, Old Heath Recreation Ground, Colchester

Approximately 735 square meters of land at Commerce Way, Colchester

 

Dated this [DAY] day of [MONTH] 2026

Andrew Weavers
Head of Governance and Monitoring Officer
Colchester City Council
Rowan House
33 Sheepen Road
Colchester CO3 3WG