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Colchester, in Essex
Sample of the planning applications builders are quoting on right now. Last 90 days.
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Start receiving leadsHiscox HouseCO3
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed:Change of use from Commercial, Business and Service (Use Class E) to Dwellinghouses (Use Class C3)Town and Country Planning (Gene…
Septimus DriveCO4
Single storey rear extension.
Kolo WalkCO4
Change of Use from Office to 3 bed dwelling house
Braiswick FarmCO4
Removal of non-original fireplace brickwork and timber lintel. Replacement of damaged timber lintel. Part removal of repaired internal masonry wall and replacement of timber lintel
TanglewoodCO3
Re-submission of application 260373 following dismissed appeal Ref. 6009741, with amendments to the first-floor dormer proposals.
Lexden RoadCO3
Erection of an aluminium panel sided glasshouse on a concrete ring beam base
Brook CottagesCO4
Erection of a part first-floor rear extension, with alterations to theexisting first-floor layout and changes to rear fenestration.
Barnardiston RoadCO4
Demolition of the existing ground-floor rear lean-to extension and theerection of a two-storey rear extension, a single-storey side extension, and a front porch extension.
The ChaseCO3
Erection of 1no. dwelling.
Battalion WalkCO2
Loft conversion with front, side and rear roof lights.
Cherrywood DriveCO3
Single storey rear extension
The CommonsCO3
Erection of a rear extension to a bungalow.
Blackwater AvenueCO4
Proposed garage conversion with front and rear facing dormer windows.
Meadow Grass CloseCO3
Proposed side extension to form additional living accommodation
The Little GlebeCO3
Refurbishment of the existing Little Glebe into a single family dwelling, including a new single storey rear extension
Firs WalkCO4
New First Floor Extension over existing garage forming 2 no New Bedrooms. Partial Conversion of existing Garage to form a new habitable space
Bolsin DriveCO4
Proposed erection of a single-storey rear extension with a pitched roof to the rear of the existing dwelling
Rudsdale WayCO3
Single storey rear extension.
Old Heath RoadCO2
Small extension to existing garage including extending hipped roof over extension
Shatters FarmCO2
Continued Change of Use of detached outbuilding to holiday annex (Continued change of use Planning Application required due to receiving a temporary approval).
Worthington WayCO3
Proposed single storey rear extension
Ipswich RoadCO4
Notification for prior approval for a proposed single storey rear extension extending 6 metres beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling, with a maximum height of 3 metres, and eaves height of 2…
Halstead RoadCO3
Application for prior approval of a proposed enlargement of a dwellinghouse by addition of a first floor to the existing bungalow property with a double side extension.
King Coel RoadCO3
Single storey side extension
St Clare RoadCO3
Single storey extension to existing detached outbuilding to provide residential annexe accommodation ancillary to the main dwelling.
Harrow WoodCO4
Conversion of existing workshop building to a single dwelling, together with associated parking, private amenity space and ancillary works
Sanders DriveCO3
Double storey rear extension
Straight RoadCO3
One storey ground floor extension consisting of ensuite to side of master bedroom, summer room and carport
D'arcy RoadCO2
Proposed front extension
Deben RoadCO4
Erection of a single storey part-rear and part-side extension, infill front extension with associated internal alterations, and extension tothe part existing lowered patio.
East HillCO1
Listed building consent application for repairs to second floor and roof structure
Smallwood RoadCO2
Extension to an attached outbuilding, involving a slight increase in flat roof height and changes to the fenestration to provide habitable space.
RedmillCO3
Application for a lawful development certificate for a proposed singlestorey rear extension and single storey side extension
Burton WayCO3
Proposed External Alterations and Front Porch
Crome CloseCO3
Building a side extension to include a bathroom and utility room.
Chitts HillCO3
Notification for prior approval for a proposed single storey rear extension extending 6.00 metres beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling, with a maximum height of 3.47 metres, and eaves height…
Rayner RoadCO2
Demolition of existing side extension to 55 Rayner Road. Proposed infill dwelling in-between no. 55 and 57 Rayner Road
Shrub EndCO2
Single storey side extension with ramped access and addition of an external door to the rear elevation
West ViewCO4
New outbuilding for agricultural use abutting the East end of two existing buildings.
Delamere RoadCO4
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for proposed construction of a small single storey rear extension.
The WillowsCO2
Proposed two storey rear extension
St Andrews AvenueCO4
First floor extension to bungalow to form house
Alexandra RoadCO3
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed Changeof use from C3 Dwelling House to C4 HMO, including the erection of a single-storey rear extension to the existing detached dwelli…
Cowdray AvenueCO1
Single storey front, side and rear extensions, two storey rear extension, loft conversion and new roof gable end
Harwich RoadCO4
Proposed single storey rear extension
Golden Noble HillCO1
Proposed detached annex for use of main dwelling only.
Visitor CentreCO4
Proposed extension and alterations and erection of 2 external canopies
Ashley GardensCO3
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed Installation of Solar PV System to the South and East roof of dwellingand existing outbuilding. Installation of battery storage located…
Abbots RoadCO2
Garage conversion. Installation of grey uPVC double glazed windows. Resurfacing the driveway with porous materials. Replacing mock Tudor frontage with white render.
North Station RoadCO1
Proposed first floor extension to rear and change of use of first floor from an apartment (c3) to a house in multiple occupation. Relocation of extraction flue serving restaurant below.
Colchester sees between 38 and 61 planning applications per month (averaging 50); recent months are easing.
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Dear Homeowner,
Congratulations on submitting your planning application for a loft conversion at 22 Laurel Gardens. It's exciting to see local homeowners investing in improving their properties.
I'm writing to introduce Oakwood Construction, a local building company that specialises in extensions, loft conversions and home improvements across South Sheffield. We've been trading since 2012, and everything we build is carried out by our own team rather than subcontractors, so someone is on your job every day and the work never stalls.
We finished a loft conversion much like yours on Abbeydale Road earlier this year: two bedrooms and a shower room, done in eleven weeks with the family living at home throughout.
I know the two big questions at this stage are what it will really cost and what it's like to live through the build. Those are exactly the things I'd rather set out honestly with you before you commit to anything.
If you'd like to discuss your plans or would welcome a free, no-obligation consultation, I'd be happy to visit at a time that suits you. Call me on 0114 555 0192, or scan the code below to see examples of our recent work.
I look forward to hearing from you.
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