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Trees
Trees for Years
More information on the trees for years event
More information on the trees for years event
Read morePlant a tree in Tommie...
Colchester Borough Council is inviting the public to come along and help plant a new woodland, to mark the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World.
Colchester Borough Council is inviting the public to come along and help plan...
Read moreTree Preservation Orde...
Learn about Tree Preservation Orders (TPOs) and Conservation Areas, find out how you can get consent for works and see other frequently asked questions.
Learn about Tree Preservation Orders (TPOs) and Conservation Areas, find out ...
Read moreApply for Tree Works C...
If you would like to carry out works to your tree(s) protected by a TPO or Conservation Area, you will need to apply for Tree Works Consent
If you would like to carry out works to your tree(s) protected by a TPO or Co...
Read moreTrees on Development S...
Trees on major development sites must be properly protected during construction.
Trees on major development sites must be properly protected during constructi...
Read moreTrees on Council Land
Common enquiries about trees on Council land
Common enquiries about trees on Council land
Read moreBorough Plans an endur...
Commemorating the centenary of the Great War through the planting of specimen trees
Commemorating the centenary of the Great War through the planting of specimen...
Read moreHigh Hedges
Find out what you can do if you think that a hedge on a garden boundary is too high.
Find out what you can do if you think that a hedge on a garden boundary is to...
Read moreRequest a new TPO
TPOs can only be used to protect selected trees and woodlands if their removal would have a significant impact on the local environment.
TPOs can only be used to protect selected trees and woodlands if their remova...
Read moreQuick Links
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.
Land at Maldon Road, rear of Peakes Close, Maldon Road, Tiptree
Appeal APP/A1530/W/20/3248038
Outline planning application reference number 192025 for the land at Maldon Road, rear of Peakes Close, Tiptree.
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