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 applications going to Planning Committee on 27 November 2025 are:
250545 Land North of, Coach Road, Great Horkesley, Colchester
Outline planning permission (all matters reserved, except for access) for up to 150 dwellings (including affordable housing), a car park, public open space, landscaping, children's play area, sustainable drainage, infrastructure and all other associated infrastructure.
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251715 St Botolphs Priory, Priory Street, Colchester, CO2 7EE
City Council development for public realm improvements including hard and soft landscaping; additional tree planting; creation of a new public square; erection of play area; enhanced pedestrian connectivity through formalised routes, stepped and ramped access; reconfigured car parking layout; installation of street lighting, street furniture and associated infrastructure works.
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252041 Former, Holy Trinity Church, Trinity Street, Colchester, CO1 1JN
Repair and refurbishment of existing former church building previously used as commercial space and storage, to form new Community Hub with Historic Interpretation experience, including installation of art sculptures to railings (x8), and wall artwork plus drainage works (Revised Description).
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252042 Former, Holy Trinity Church, Trinity Street, Colchester, CO1 1JN
Repair and refurbishment of existing former church building previously used as commercial space and storage, to form new Community Hub with Historic Interpretation experience, including installation of art sculptures to railings (x8), and wall artwork plus drainage works (Revised Description).
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The applications going to Planning Committee on 6 November 2025 are:
252034 - Greenstead Community Centre, Hawthorn Avenue, Colchester, CO4 3QE
Demolition of Colchester Borough Housing/Family Solutions building (formerly The Centurion public house), proposed single storey extension to Greenstead Community Centre, recladding of existing building and formation of new public square, formation of enclosed external spaces to library building, minor works and recladding of entrance to Hawthorn GP Surgery, St Edmunds House.
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251825 - St Edmunds House, Tamarisk Way, Colchester
Proposed change of use of the first and second floor to Use Class E (g) (i) an office to carry out any operational or administrative functions and addition of external A/C units and change of windows.
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Exclusion of the Public (not Scrutiny or Executive)
In accordance with Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972 to exclude the public, including the press, from the meeting so that any items containing exempt information (for example confidential personal, financial or legal advice), in Part B of this agenda (printed on yellow paper) can be decided. (Exempt information is defined in Section 100I and Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972).
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