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We are providing information for residents, businesses, and communities which we will review and update regularly. View the latest updates, advice and guidance.
We are providing information for residents, businesses, and communities which we will review and update regularly. View the latest updates, advice and guidance.
Apply for professional advice before submitting a formal planning application.
Apply for professional advice before submitting a formal planning a...
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...
Choose the type of permission you need and submit your application.
Choose 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...
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...
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...
Large, more complex planning applications are handled through a Planning Performance Ag...
Large, more complex planning applications are handled through a Pla...
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...
Our guidelines should be followed when drawing up landscape proposals for development s...
Our guidelines should be followed when drawing up landscape proposa...
Building projects that affect scheduled monuments require special consent and planning ...
Building projects that affect scheduled monuments require special c...
Building work requires Building Control Approval and you're responsible for making sure...
Building work requires Building Control Approval and you're respons...
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 ...
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...
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...
Report an enforcement breach of planning permission.
Report 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...
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...
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...
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...
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 do not agree with a decision w...
If you do not agree with a decision w...
If a property is owned by a charity i...
If a property is owned by a charity i...
We can reduce your Council Tax if at ...
We can reduce your Council Tax if at ...
Download the application form for a P...
Download the application form for a P...
Download the application form for a P...
Download the application form for a P...
If you are organising your own march,...
If you are organising your own march,...
We can offer a 25% discount if you li...
We can offer a 25% discount if you li...
If you are a student, trainee or appr...
If you are a student, trainee or appr...
Some annexes may qualify for a 50% di...
Some annexes may qualify for a 50% di...
If you are unable to maintain your ga...
If you are unable to maintain your ga...
Each year we receive a limited amount...
Each year we receive a limited amount...
Register for the Gateway to Homechoic...
Register for the Gateway to Homechoic...
How to apply for Housing Benefit.
How to apply for Housing Benefit.
How to apply for Local Council Tax Su...
How to apply for Local Council Tax Su...
Apply for help with your recycling an...
Apply for help with your recycling an...
Apply for rate relief including Discr...
Apply for rate relief including Discr...
Download the application form to tran...
Download the application form to tran...
Download the application form to tran...
Download the application form to tran...
Download the application form to tran...
Download the application form to tran...
Benefit payments are usually paid dir...
Benefit payments are usually paid dir...
A reduction in Council Tax may be app...
A reduction in Council Tax may be app...
Download the form to provide us with ...
Download the form to provide us with ...
If your child is 15 or under (or 16 o...
If your child is 15 or under (or 16 o...
Join the fight to keep the Borough sa...
Join the fight to keep the Borough sa...
It is important that you let us know ...
It is important that you let us know ...
If you are in a wheelie bin area you ...
If you are in a wheelie bin area you ...
Download the form to provide us with ...
Download the form to provide us with ...
Register or change your bank account ...
Register or change your bank account ...
If you have started an application fo...
If you have started an application fo...
If you're self employed and do not ha...
If you're self employed and do not ha...
Universal Credit is a new benefit tha...
Universal Credit is a new benefit tha...
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