Building permits in Colchester
Mapenzo tracks 706 building permits and applications in Colchester, with 155 added in the last 30 days. The latest was recorded on Oct 12, 2026. The most active trade is additions. Data updates daily.
Latest permits
| Date | Trade | Street | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 12, 2026 | Fences | Greenstead Road | Issued |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Additions | London Land Cottages | In review |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Roofing | The Conifers | In review |
| Oct 9, 2026 | Other | Prettygate Convenience Store | Refused |
| Oct 9, 2026 | Other | Sainsbury's | Issued |
| Oct 9, 2026 | Other | The Minories | Issued |
| Oct 9, 2026 | Signs | High Street | Refused |
| Oct 9, 2026 | Solar | The Nurseries | Issued |
| Oct 9, 2026 | Roofing | Church View | Issued |
| Oct 9, 2026 | Roofing | Kiln Cottages | Issued |
Exact address, contractor, owner and value are shown on the Mapenzo map.
Permits by trade
| Other | 365 | |
| Additions | 192 | |
| Roofing | 77 | |
| Windows and doors | 59 | |
| Garages | 51 | |
| Demolition | 37 | |
| Signs | 21 | |
| Solar | 15 | |
| Interior work | 15 | |
| Fences | 14 | |
| Facades | 13 | |
| HVAC | 7 | |
| Electrical | 7 | |
| Pools | 2 | |
| Plumbing | 1 |
One permit can belong to several trades.
Last 12 months
Nearby
- Tendring801 permits
- Maldon376 permits
- Essex143 permits
- Ipswich397 permits
- Babergh Mid Suffolk1,698 permits
- Chelmsford1,041 permits
- Rochford305 permits
- Suffolk49 permits
- Southend592 permits
- Uttlesford1,164 permits
Frequently asked questions
How many building permits are there in Colchester?
Mapenzo has 706 records in Colchester: 271 issued or under construction and 385 in review. 155 were added in the last 30 days.
How do I find new permits in Colchester?
The Mapenzo map shows every permit in Colchester in one place, filterable by trade and date.
How fresh is the data?
Mapenzo collects data from official permit registers every day. New permits appear on the map the same day the register publishes them.
Can I see applications before a permit is issued?
Yes. Besides issued permits, the map shows applications and notices still in review whenever the register publishes them.