252053

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

   The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development. Extensions of time are common.

This application is with Colchester for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.

The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.

Tree applications cover work to protected trees: those under a tree preservation order need consent for pruning or felling, and trees in a conservation area need six weeks written notice before work starts. The council assesses the amenity value of the tree and can refuse consent, approve it with conditions, or in conservation areas make a preservation order in response.

More on trees applications in our guide

• 251237 Awaiting decision

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

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

  12 Jun 2025 95m away Conditions
• 242371 Awaiting decision

  120 Coast Road, West Mersea Essex CO5 8PA

  willow tree. Requires removal of old dead branches and pollarding

  20 Nov 2024 112m away Trees
• 261087 Awaiting decision

  39 The Lane, West Mersea Colchester CO5 8NS

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

  12 Jun 2026 199m away Conditions
• 230032 Granted

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

  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

  6 Jan 2023 199m away Full applications
• 260120 Granted

  41 The Lane, West Mersea Colchester CO5 8NS

  Retrospective change of use of an existing swimming pool building intoa detached bungalow with associated parking and private amenity areas. Building works complete, self-build/conversion.

  19 Jan 2026 199m away Full applications
• 260958 Awaiting decision

  9 Firs Chase, West Mersea Colchester CO5 8NG

  change of use from a stand alone residential unit to an ancillary accommodation to no. 15 firs chase

  22 May 2026 255m away Full applications

• 261241 Awaiting decision

  The Old Post Office, High Street, Dedham Colchester CO7 6HA

  T1 - Holly and T2 - Laurel - Reduce in height by up to 2m and then reduce sides in by up to 1m whilst still keeping rounded shape

  13 Jul 2026 Trees
• 261240 Awaiting decision

  Viaduct Farm, Viaduct Farm, The Street, Chappel Colchester CO6 2DD

  Lime Tree (T1) - pollard at low level below rot and where split (see photographs) Lime Trees (T2 & T3) - re pollard Sycamore (T4) - Crown reduction 50% because of excessive shading and rubbing on house - low amenity value

  10 Jul 2026 Trees
• 261207 Awaiting decision

  31 Beaconsfield Avenue, Colchester CO3 3DH

  T1 - Conifer - Fell to ground Level - Half the crown has died and treeshowing signs of decline

  7 Jul 2026 Trees
• 261206 Awaiting decision

  5 James Street, Colchester CO1 2BP

  T1 - Sycamore - Fell at ground level. Not good specimen, been pruned hard before, remove and plant Weeping Cherry in more suitable place ingarden improving amenity value of area long term.

  6 Jul 2026 Trees
• 261170 Awaiting decision

  20 Lexden Road, Colchester CO3 3NH

  Lime tree at the front of the property. Pollard the lower part of the tree (to red line shown on the photo)

  30 Jun 2026 Trees