75 Empress Avenue, West Mersea Colchester CO5 8BL

1. 10 Feb 2026

   Received by Colchester

2. 23 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. 11 Sep 2026

   Decision issued: Approve Conditional

Colchester granted permission on 11 September 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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• Pippins, 10 Alexandra Avenue, West Mersea Colchester CO5 8BG

  260406 Submitted 6 Mar 2026 150 yards away

  Proposed single storey rear extension

  Granted Full applications Extension
  Small domestic

• 86 Fairhaven Avenue, West Mersea Essex CO5 8BS

  230233 Submitted 2 Feb 2023 200 yards away

  Proposed replacement dwelling following demolition of existing dwelling. Resubmission follows approval 221858

  Granted Full applications Demolition 18 docs
  Domestic

• 86 Fairhaven Avenue, West Mersea Essex CO5 8BS

  221858 Submitted 23 Jul 2022 200 yards away

  Proposed replacement dwelling following demolition of existing dwelling (REVISED PLANS AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PROVIDED)

  Granted Full applications Demolition 30 docs
  Domestic

• 1 Westwood Drive, West Mersea Colchester CO5 8PH

  260791 Submitted 30 Apr 2026 400 yards away

  82% historically approved · decision due ~1 Jul

  Proposed first floor extension plus bay extension

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension

• 19 Empress Avenue, West Mersea Colchester CO5 8EX

  223048 Submitted 6 Dec 2022 400 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 400 yards away

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

  Withdrawn Lawful development 8 docs

• 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