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Apply for professional advice before submitting a formal planning application.
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If your unsure if you need planning permission, we'll provide you with an official "Yes...
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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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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...
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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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ReportReport an enforcement breach of planning permission.
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.
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ApplyIf a property is owned by a charity it can be exempt from Council Tax for up to 6 months
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If a property is owned by a charity i...
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ApplyWe can reduce your Council Tax if at least one person living in your home or property has a disability.
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We can reduce your Council Tax if at ...
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ContinueDownload the application form for a Private Hire operator's licence here.
Download the application form for a P...
Download the application form for a P...
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ContinueDownload the application form for a Private Hire vehicle licence here.
Download the application form for a P...
Download the application form for a P...
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ContinueIf you are organising your own march, procession, parade or street party then you will need to apply for a road closure. Read more information here.
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If you are organising your own march,...
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ApplyWe can offer a 25% discount if you live alone, or if other people living with you do not count for Council Tax purposes.
We can offer a 25% discount if you li...
We can offer a 25% discount if you li...
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ApplyIf you are a student, trainee or apprentice you will probably qualify for an exemption or reduction of your Council Tax.
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If you are a student, trainee or appr...
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ApplySome annexes may qualify for a 50% discount.
Some annexes may qualify for a 50% di...
Some annexes may qualify for a 50% di...
If you are unable to maintain your garden, we provide a grass and hedge cutting service to help you out.
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If you are unable to maintain your ga...
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ContinueEach year we receive a limited amount of Discretionary Housing Payment (DHP) funding for customers in need of some additional help with housing costs.
Each year we receive a limited amount...
Each year we receive a limited amount...
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ContinueRegister for the Gateway to Homechoice Housing Register.
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ApplyHow to apply for Housing Benefit.
How to apply for Housing Benefit.
How to apply for Housing Benefit.
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ApplyHow to apply for Local Council Tax Support.
How to apply for Local Council Tax Su...
How to apply for Local Council Tax Su...
Apply for help with your recycling and rubbish collections.
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Apply for help with your recycling an...
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ApplyApply for rate relief including Discretionary Rate Relief, Empty Property, Mandatory Charitable Relief and Small Business Rates
Apply for rate relief including Discr...
Apply for rate relief including Discr...
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ContinueDownload the application form to transfer an operator's licence to another name.
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ContinueDownload the application form to transfer a Hackney Carriage vehicle licence to another name.
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ContinueDownload the application form to transfer a Private Hire vehicle licence to another name.
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ContinueBenefit payments are usually paid directly to the claimant but can be paid to the landlord under some circumstances.
Benefit payments are usually paid dir...
Benefit payments are usually paid dir...
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ApplyA reduction in Council Tax may be applicable if a person/people are severely mentally impaired.
A reduction in Council Tax may be app...
A reduction in Council Tax may be app...
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ContinueDownload the form to provide us with the details of your new Hackney Carriage vehicle.
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ContinueIf your child is 15 or under (or 16 or under with a disability) a partial deduction can be made from your income figure which is used to work out your Housing Benefit or LCTS.
If your child is 15 or under (or 16 o...
If your child is 15 or under (or 16 o...
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More InformationJoin the fight to keep the Borough safe from litter.
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Join the fight to keep the Borough sa...
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ContinueIt is important that you let us know if your details or circumstances change it may affect your entitlement to Housing Benefit or Local Council Tax Support.
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It is important that you let us know ...
If you are in a wheelie bin area you can opt out of having a garden bin. Please note that if you do this you will not receive a garden waste collection.
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ContinueDownload the form to provide us with the details of your new Private Hire vehicle.
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ContinueRegister or change your bank account details here.
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ContinueIf you have started an application for Housing Benefit or LCTS and have saved it, you can return to it here.
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If you have started an application fo...
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ContinueIf you're self employed and do not have audited accounts available from an accountant, this form will capture the necessary information the team needs to process your claim.
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If you're self employed and do not ha...
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ApplyUniversal Credit is a new benefit that has started to replace six existing benefits with a single monthly payment if you are out of work or on a low income.
Universal Credit is a new benefit tha...
Universal Credit is a new benefit tha...
We are limiting households to three black bags of household rubbish every fortnight. Apply for an exemption if you think that you will exceed the 3 bag limit.
We are limiting households to three b...
We are limiting households to three b...
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.
View a list of applications on the agenda at the next Planning Committee meeting.
Planning Application number 202695: Land to west of the village and adjoining Birch Road, Layer-de-la-Haye.
Outline planning application reference number 200723 for the land off Colchester Road, West Mersea.
Find information about the Braintree and Tendring border Garden Communities as well as our timeline of work and progress updates
Highlight a brownfield site to the Council that you think could be considered for redevelopment.
For more information on building control fees
