Pippins, 10 Alexandra Avenue, West Mersea Colchester CO5 8BG

1. 6 Mar 2026

   Received by Colchester

2. 1 May 2026

   Decision issued: Approve Conditional

3. 9 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Colchester granted permission on 1 May 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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• 75 Empress Avenue, West Mersea Colchester CO5 8BL

  260243 Submitted 10 Feb 2026 150 yards away

  Demolition of existing 2 storey detached dwelling. Erection of new 2 storey (with rooms in the roof) detached replacement dwelling

  Granted Full applications New dwelling Demolition
  Domestic

• 86 Fairhaven Avenue, West Mersea Essex CO5 8BS

  230233 Submitted 2 Feb 2023 300 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 300 yards away

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

  Granted Full applications Demolition 30 docs
  Domestic

• 5 The Coverts, West Mersea Colchester CO5 8AW

  260810 Submitted 1 May 2026 300 yards away

  Proposed rear extension

  Granted Full applications Extension

• 12 Gainsborough Close, West Mersea Colchester CO5 8PR

  222718 Submitted 29 Oct 2022 400 yards away

  Brick built store room extension

  Granted Full applications Extension 8 docs

• 19 Empress Avenue, West Mersea Colchester CO5 8EX

  223048 Submitted 6 Dec 2022 0.3 miles 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

• 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