5 Fairhaven Avenue, West Mersea Colchester CO5 8EZ

1. 7 Aug 2024

   Received by Colchester

2. 1 Oct 2024

   Decision issued: Refuse

3. 9 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

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• 47 Fairhaven Avenue, West Mersea Essex CO5 8EZ

  230373 Submitted 17 Feb 2023 50 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

• 19 Empress Avenue, West Mersea Colchester CO5 8EX

  223048 Submitted 6 Dec 2022 100 yards away

  Erection of a domestic outbuilding to be used for purposes incidental to the enjoyment of the dwelling

  Granted Full applications 17 docs
  Small domestic

• 19a Empress Avenue, West Mersea Colchester CO5 8EX

  222984 Submitted 2 Dec 2022 100 yards away

  Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed use or development.

  Withdrawn Lawful development 8 docs

• 19a Empress Avenue, West Mersea Colchester CO5 8EX

  230815 Submitted 4 Apr 2023 100 yards away

  Conversion - Change of use from single detached garage to Hobby Room with WC Facilities

  Granted Full applications 12 docs

• 36 Empress Avenue, West Mersea Colchester CO5 8EX

  222560 Submitted 4 Oct 2022 100 yards away

  Application for variation of conditions 2 & 3 following grant of planning permission of application 193033

  Granted Conditions 8 docs

• 43 Seaview Avenue, West Mersea Colchester CO5 8HE

  252729 Submitted 18 Dec 2025 150 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

• 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