Land adj to, Oxley House, Mersea Road, Abberton Colchester CO5 7NR

1. 2 Jan 2026

   Received by Colchester

2. 9 Jan 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 23 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. 27 Jul 2026

   Decision issued: Approve Conditional

Colchester granted permission on 27 July 2026, 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.

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• Manwood Tye, Mersea Road, Abberton Colchester CO5 7NR

  260382 Submitted 5 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  Application to discharge condition 1 of planning permission 212757

  Granted Conditions

• land at, Oxley House, Mersea Road, Abberton Colchester CO5 7NR

  250898 Submitted 22 Apr 2025 50 yards away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~9 Jul

  Application for approval of details reserved by condition 7(222355)

  Awaiting decision Conditions 9 docs

• 4 Hillcrest Cottages, Mersea Road, Langenhoe Essex CO5 7NS

  230082 Submitted 15 Jan 2023 50 yards away

  Erection of two storey side extension and front porch (revised proposal to 222539)

  Granted Full applications Extension 11 docs
  Small domestic

• Oxley Hill Farm, Layer Road, Abberton Colchester CO5 7NH

  260213 Submitted 2 Feb 2026 250 yards away

  New Class E (a) building for the sale of pet food

  Granted Full applications

• The Old Bakery, Layer Road, Abberton Essex CO5 7NH

  231302 Submitted 26 May 2023 250 yards away

  Listed building application for alterations and refurbishment works. Rebuilding rear single storey extension and garage, link extension roof between garage and house, raise eaves height to rear two storey extension (retention of). All as shown on drawings

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Extension 13 docs
  Small domestic

• The Old Bakery, Layer Road, Abberton Essex CO5 7NH

  231301 Submitted 26 May 2023 250 yards away

  Retrospective application for alterations and refurbishment works. Rebuilding rear single storey extension and garage, link extension roof between garage and house, raise eaves height to rear two storey extension (retention of). All as shown on drawings

  Granted Full applications Extension 12 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