Applications to be considered at the next Planning Committee

A number of major recent planning applications or controversial other types of application are discussed at the Planning Committee.

Members who want to make representations at the meeting can register by emailing democratic.services@colchester.gov.uk. All public speakers must register before 12pm on the day before the meeting.

The applications going to Planning Committee on 24 July 2025 are:

7.1 251068 Garden House and Garden Court

Hythe Quay, Colchester, Old Heath and The Hythe

Change of use from 'sui generis' student accommodation to temporary 'sui generis' charity housing accommodation.

7.2 251047 Flats at Avon Way

Colchester, Greenstead

Remove existing leaning wall to shrubs and to replace with dwarf rail fencing and new laurels.

7.3 250926 Roger Browning House

Maidenburgh Street, Colchester, Castle

Replacement timber cladding to all dormer windows.

7.4 250872 Rawlings House

45 Rawlings Crescent, Colchester, Highwoods

Change of use to an HMO.

7.5 250348 Land off Valley Crescent

West Bergholt, Lexden & Braiswick.

Outline Application with all Matters Reserved except Access for the Erection of up to 7 no. Dwellings with Parking and Access.

TPO 03/25 Confirmation of contested TPO:

New Orleans Flats, Coast Road, West Mersea

Report already submitted for previous committee agenda – subsequently cancelled.

Part 8:

231297: Abro, Flagstaff Road/North Circular Road:

Explanation of use of urgent decision by Proper Officer in consultation with Planning Committee Chair and group spokes to decide not to defend reason for refusal No.1 in Planning Inquiry.

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