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Building Control
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Enquire about using a temporary structure
Following government guidance, Colchester Borough Council is introducing a new process for temporary buildings, structures and changes of use to help businesses to recover from the effects of the coronavirus.
Applications to be considered at the next Planning Committee
View a list of applications on the agenda at the next Planning Committee meeting.
Proposed solar photovoltaic farm: Layer-de-la-Haye
Planning Application number 202695: Land to west of the village and adjoining Birch Road, Layer-de-la-Haye.
Land off Colchester Road, West Mersea
Outline planning application reference number 200723 for the land off Colchester Road, West Mersea.
North Essex Garden Communities
Find information about the Braintree and Tendring border Garden Communities as well as our timeline of work and progress updates
Brownfield Land Register
Highlight a brownfield site to the Council that you think could be considered for redevelopment.
Fees and Charges
For more information on building control fees