5 The Lane, West Mersea Colchester CO5 8NU

1. 25 Sep 2025

   Received by Colchester

2. 1 Oct 2025

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 23 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 26 November 2025, 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.

• Bluebird Cottage, 5 The Lane, West Mersea Colchester CO5 8NU

  261595 Submitted 28 Aug 2026 0m away

  85% historically approved · decision due ~23 Oct

  Cherry Plum tree height and width. Reduced overhanging next door's garden near electricity wires and road. Also small tree (unknown species) further back in garden which has died.

  Awaiting decision Trees

• Curlew Cottage, 17 The Lane, West Mersea Essex CO5 8NT

  251237 Submitted 12 Jun 2025 95m away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~7 Aug

  Application for removal or variation of a conditions 3 & 10 following grant of planning permission. (071321)

  Awaiting decision Conditions 10 docs

• 120 Coast Road, West Mersea Essex CO5 8PA

  242371 Submitted 20 Nov 2024 112m away

  85% historically approved · decision due ~15 Jan

  willow tree. Requires removal of old dead branches and pollarding

  Awaiting decision Trees 3 docs

• 39 The Lane, West Mersea Colchester CO5 8NS

  261087 Submitted 12 Jun 2026 199m away

  Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3, 4, 5 & 6 of planning application 242180

  Granted Conditions

• Creek Houses, 39 The Lane, West Mersea Essex CO5 8NS

  230032 Submitted 6 Jan 2023 199m away

  Demolition of existing garage and out-buildings. Construction of new garage and entrance lobby. Replacement of existing bay window with balcony above. Construction of 3 x new dormer windows to front elevation. Internal alterations. Replacement of externa

  Granted Full applications Loft or dormer Demolition +1 19 docs

• Creek Houses, 39 The Lane, West Mersea Essex CO5 8NS

  241457 Submitted 15 Jul 2024 199m away

  Application for variation of condition 2 following grant of planning permission 230876

  Refused Conditions 11 docs

• 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

  7 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

  7 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

  4 Sep 2026 Trees
• 261596 Awaiting decision

  Handford Place, Queens Road, Colchester CO3 3NY

  T5 - Lime - Reduce by 50% - As per recommendation in tree condition survey. T9 - Lime - Reduce the crown by 50% - as per recommendation in tree condition survey.

  1 Sep 2026 Trees
• 261593 Awaiting decision

  1, Cambridge House, Cambridge Road, Colchester CO3 3NS

  an old pear tree likely 60 years of age cut it down

  1 Sep 2026 Trees