Applications to be considered at the next Planning Committee

View a list of applications on the agenda at the next Planning Committee meeting.

A number of major recent planning applications or controversial other types of application are discussed at the Planning Committee.

Members who want to make representations at the meeting can register by emailing democratic.services@colchester.gov.uk. All public speakers must register before 12pm on the day before the meeting.

The next committee is on 15 October 2026.

Planning Applications

In considering the planning applications listed below the Committee may choose to take an on block decision to agree the recommendations made in respect of all applications for which no member of the Committee or member of the public wishes to address the Committee.

7.1  260883    Land to west of Carshalton End, Colchester 
Prettygate
Full planning application for erection of 5 new residential bungalows,
landscaping and associated outbuildings and parking
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7.2   261422 & 261423   Natural History Museum, High Street, Colchester CO1 1DN
Castle 
Repair and conservation of the West Tower, including works to the
facade, structural repairs, a replacement roof and new external rainwater pipes.
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7.3  Director Report  
National Scheme of Delegation
All Wards

8 Changes to Planning Scheme of Delegation
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