Apply for professional advice before submitting a formal planning application.
Apply for professional advice before submitting a formal planning a...
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If your unsure if you need planning permission, we'll provide you with an official "Yes...
If your unsure if you need planning permission, we'll provide you w...
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ApplyIf your unsure if you need planning permission, we'll provide you with an official "Yes" or "No".
Choose the type of permission you need and submit your application.
Choose the type of permission you need and submit your application.
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ApplyChoose the type of permission you need and submit your application.
If your property is a listed building you will require consent to carry out works. Appl...
If your property is a listed building you will require consent to c...
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ApplyIf your property is a listed building you will require consent to carry out works. Apply here.
If you would like to carry out works to a tree that is protected by a Tree Preservation...
If you would like to carry out works to a tree that is protected by...
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ApplyIf you would like to carry out works to a tree that is protected by a Tree Preservation Order (TPO) then you will need to apply for consent here.
For temporary notices up to 0.6 square metres as well as other small notices going up o...
For temporary notices up to 0.6 square metres as well as other smal...
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ApplyFor temporary notices up to 0.6 square metres as well as other small notices going up outside your property. It is advised that you check the advice on the Planning Portal before you proceed.
Large, more complex planning applications are handled through a Planning Performance Ag...
Large, more complex planning applications are handled through a Pla...
If you are offered a PPA, download the template to help with the project.
ApplyLarge, more complex planning applications are handled through a Planning Performance Agreement (PPA).
For planning permission to be approved for major developments, heads of terms must be s...
For planning permission to be approved for major developments, head...
We recommend you submit a Heads of Terms with any pre-application or planning application
ApplyFor planning permission to be approved for major developments, heads of terms must be set out
Our guidelines should be followed when drawing up landscape proposals for development s...
Our guidelines should be followed when drawing up landscape proposa...
Once landscape proposals for a large development have been drawn up, apply under "Discharge (Approval) of Conditions".
ApplyOur guidelines should be followed when drawing up landscape proposals for development sites at either the application stage or when required under a condition.
Building projects that affect scheduled monuments require special consent and planning ...
Building projects that affect scheduled monuments require special c...
We provide a brief for each stage of the archaeological investigation and use a database to identify and assess sites at risk of damage
ApplyBuilding projects that affect scheduled monuments require special consent and planning permission.
Building work requires Building Control Approval and you're responsible for making sure...
Building work requires Building Control Approval and you're respons...
Our aim is to help you achieve compliance with Building Regulations whilst maintaining your original design.
ApplyBuilding work requires Building Control Approval and you're responsible for making sure that your building project complies with Building Regulations.
A competent person can self-certify certain types of building work if you work in the b...
A competent person can self-certify certain types of building work ...
View records of Building Control Competent Persons Certificates held by us in the past 15 years.
ViewA competent person can self-certify certain types of building work if you work in the building trade
Let us know about the safety of any structure like a building, wall, fence or loose roo...
Let us know about the safety of any structure like a building, wall...
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ContinueLet us know about the safety of any structure like a building, wall, fence or loose roof tiles.
The Self-Build and Custom Housebuilding Act 2015 requires us to keep a register of indi...
The Self-Build and Custom Housebuilding Act 2015 requires us to kee...
Email: building.control@colchester.gov.uk
ContinueThe Self-Build and Custom Housebuilding Act 2015 requires us to keep a register of individuals and associations of individuals who are seeking to acquire serviced plots of land in the Borough.
Report an enforcement breach of planning permission.
Report an enforcement breach of planning permission.
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You can change an existing address or create an address for a new property.
You can change an existing address or create an address for a new p...
Send us an email to streetnaming@colchester.gov.uk
ContinueYou can change an existing address or create an address for a new property.
It's the responsibility of the developer to install new street name plates on new devel...
It's the responsibility of the developer to install new street name...
After this, we take responsibility. Apply now.
ContinueIt's the responsibility of the developer to install new street name plates on new developments before they leave site and maintain them for the first year.
Deals with entries that have been registered in the Local Land Charges Register i.e. Re...
Deals with entries that have been registered in the Local Land Char...
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ContinueDeals with entries that have been registered in the Local Land Charges Register i.e. Renovation Grants, Tree Preservation Orders, Conditional Planning Permissions or Financial Charges.
A standard set of enquires used to find out other information recorded against a proper...
A standard set of enquires used to find out other information recor...
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ContinueA standard set of enquires used to find out other information recorded against a property or land i.e. planning history, roadways and environmental matters.
Tree Preservation Orders can only be used to protect selected trees and woodlands if th...
Tree Preservation Orders can only be used to protect selected trees...
If you think a tree qualifies, you can apply to have it considered for protection.
ContinueTree Preservation Orders can only be used to protect selected trees and woodlands if their removal would have a significant impact on the local environment and its enjoyment by the public.
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ContinueIf you do not agree with a decision we have made regarding your benefit award, please complete this form.
If you do not agree with a decision w...
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The National Grid plans to reinforce the electricity grid between Norwich and Tilbury via a new overhead line and underground cable through the Dedham Vale and Stour Valley AONB. Find out more information on the project including the public consultation.
Development Plan Document examination submission
View a list of applications on the agenda at the next Planning Committee meeting.
We publish details of planning consultations, including the purpose of the consultation and how to provide feedback.
