52 Sanderling Approach, West Mersea Colchester CO5 8FN

1. 2 Jul 2024

   Received by Colchester

2. 4 Jul 2024

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 4 Sep 2024

   Decision issued: Approve Conditional

4. 9 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Colchester granted permission on 4 September 2024, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go, with siting, design, access and landscaping all fixed at this stage. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 2 Turnstone Drive, West Mersea Essex CO5 8FQ

  261554 Submitted 24 Aug 2026 100 yards away

  83% historically approved · decision due ~3 Nov

  Retrospective planning permission for the erection of an extension foruse as a hobby room

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension

• 4 Turnstone Drive, West Mersea Colchester CO5 8FQ

  242051 Submitted 9 Oct 2024 100 yards away

  Application for a Lawful Development Certification for proposed replacement of the back wall of garage with sliding patio doors. The garage is within the boundary of my plot and garden. The back of the garage faces a small area in my garden (approx. 400

  Refused Lawful development Windows or glazing 11 docs

• 43 Seaview Avenue, West Mersea Colchester CO5 8HE

  252729 Submitted 18 Dec 2025 200 yards away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~12 Feb

  Application to discharge condition 3 (hard & soft landscaping) and 5 (car parking details) of planning permission 231103 (Appeal ref APP/A1530/W/24/3345863)

  Awaiting decision Conditions

• 18 Estuary Park Road, West Mersea Colchester CO5 8BZ

  230226 Submitted 30 Jan 2023 250 yards away

  Proposed two storey rear extension and garage extension.

  Granted Full applications Extension 12 docs

• 5 Fairhaven Avenue, West Mersea Colchester CO5 8EZ

  241634 Submitted 7 Aug 2024 300 yards away

  Variation to previously approved scheme 230920. Reconfiguration and relocation of Velux & Cadbrio windows to new first floor. Removal of existing french doors and replaced with new window. Retention of existing window at ground floor level. Relocation o

  Refused Full applications Loft or dormer Windows or glazing 7 docs

• 47 Fairhaven Avenue, West Mersea Essex CO5 8EZ

  230373 Submitted 17 Feb 2023 300 yards away

  new dormer window on front elevation, new front entrance door and porch, small side extension on front corner and cladding front and both gable ends with hardi-plank or similar weatherboarding

  Granted Full applications Extension Loft or dormer +1 15 docs
  Small domestic

• 261090 Granted

  46 Birch Street, Birch Colchester CO2 0ND

  Single storey rear extension and conversion of existing garage to habitable accommodation

  Received 15 Jun, published by the council 23 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 261036 Granted

  Rowneys Farm, Crepping Hall Road, Wakes Colne CO6 2AS

  Demolition of four existing buildings on site and the creation of two x 3 bedroom dwellings (Proposed fallback Scheme)

  Received 5 Jun, published by the council 23 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 261429 Granted

  Outside, 23 St. Johns Walk, Colchester CO2 7AL

  This is a request to install a Real Time Passenger Information totem close to the steps of 35 St John's Street (Poundstretcher).

  Received 3 Aug, published by the council 31 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 261465 Granted

  37 Hamilton Road, Colchester CO3 3DZ

  The conversion of 2no flats to 1no 3 bed dwelling.

  Received 7 Aug, published by the council 7 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 261476 Granted

  Stable House, Berechurch Hall Road, Colchester CO2 9NW

  Replacement of existing tennis court (private use) with an equestrian manege (private use)

  Received 10 Aug, published by the council 21 Aug 2026 Full applications