Unsworth House, Hythe Quay, Colchester CO5 8JF

1. 11 Oct 2021

   Received by Colchester

2. 22 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 6 December 2021, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Colchester took a median of 63 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Colchester for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Colchester's median decision took 63 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

Applications for works to trees cover protected trees: consent under a tree preservation order, or six weeks notice for trees in a conservation area. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 45 High Street, West Mersea Colchester CO5 8QA

  261678 Submitted 14 Sep 2026 150 yards away

  83% historically approved · decision due ~9 Nov

  Conversion of 3 bedroom house into 2no. 1 beddroom flat on the ground and floor and 2 bedroom on the first floor. Works to include an external steel fire escape from first floor terrace.

  Awaiting decision Full applications

• Island Supermarket, 46 High Street, West Mersea Essex CO5 8QA

  242074 Submitted 14 Oct 2024 150 yards away

  Part change of use from shop store room to Pizza takeaway area ****** ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RE OPERATING HOURS ******

  Granted Full applications 19 docs

• 45 High Street, Colchester CO5 8QA

  251095 Submitted 23 May 2025 150 yards away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~18 Jul

  Application for approval of details reserved by condition 4 and 5 of application 250744

  Awaiting decision Conditions 3 docs

• 44 Mersea Avenue, West Mersea Colchester CO5 8JL

  261594 Submitted 28 Aug 2026 150 yards away

  83% historically approved · decision due ~30 Oct

  Demolition of existing bungalow and annex to be replaced with proposedbungalow and annex

  Awaiting decision Full applications Demolition

• Wendover, 8 Mersea Avenue, West Mersea Colchester CO5 8JL

  242391 Submitted 22 Nov 2024 150 yards away

  Proposed single storey rear extension with general external facade changes and internal reconfiguration. Proposed enlarged front porch.

  Granted Full applications Extension 12 docs
  Small domestic

• Annexe, 15 Mersea Avenue, West Mersea Colchester CO5 8JL

  260965 Submitted 26 May 2026 150 yards away

  83% historically approved · decision due ~21 Jul

  change of use of existing annex to rental and short term let, includesoff road parking and dedicated access

  Awaiting decision Full applications

• 261747 Awaiting decision

  48 Castle Road, Colchester CO1 1UN

  T1 - Plum - Formative prune.T2 - Apple - Formative prune

  Received 28 Sep, published by the council 6 Oct 2026 Trees
• 261623 Awaiting decision

  102 Coast Road, West Mersea Colchester CO5 8NA

  1. Pear tree. Pruning by 25% as the branches are interfering with the telephone line 2. Prunus Carasifera. Cherry Plum to be reduced by 25%. Branches are overhanging the road and lorries break off the branches. 3. Apple tree. Reduce by 25%. The

  Received 7 Sep, published by the council 6 Oct 2026 Trees
• 261616 Awaiting decision

  Bouchiers Hall, Kelvedon Road, Messing Colchester CO5 9TW

  T1 Ash - Repeat historic coppice and reduce to a height of 1m. T2 Horse Chestnut - Reduce by a third to reduce sail affect of the canopy and balance overall form of the tree. T3 Horse Chestnut - Reduce crown down to the main fork joint to balance t

  Received 7 Sep, published by the council 13 Sep 2026 Trees
• 261619 Awaiting decision

  Oaklands Court, Cambridge Road, Colchester CO3 3PE

  Lime - outside Oaklands Court Works as per ECC Place Services specification Crown lift over footway & highway Reason: General tree maintenance

  Received 7 Sep, published by the council 13 Sep 2026 Trees
• 261614 Awaiting decision

  8a The Avenue, Colchester CO3 3PA

  x 1 Himalayan Birch (H1) to have upper crown reduced by 1-1.5m and sides to be reduced by anywhere between 0.300-0.600m to ensure a balanced crown (leaving a flowing branch line where possible). Crown to also be lifted (removal of lower branches) by

  Received 4 Sep, published by the council 13 Sep 2026 Trees