2 Cypress Mews, West Mersea Colchester CO5 8PY

1. 9 Mar 2026

   Received by Colchester

2. 11 Mar 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 30 Apr 2026

   Decision issued: Approve Conditional

4. 9 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Colchester granted permission on 30 April 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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• Land adjacent, 1 Firs Road, West Mersea Colchester CO5 8JS

  242604 Submitted 19 Dec 2024 150 yards away

  Proposed detached dwelling on land adjacent to no. 1 Firs Road, West Mersea, Colchester, Essex, CO5 8JS.

  Granted Full applications New dwelling
  Domestic

• 25 Woodfield Drive, West Mersea Essex CO5 8PX

  223137 Submitted 21 Dec 2022 150 yards away

  first floor extension to front of existing house

  Granted Full applications Extension 12 docs

• 44 Mersea Avenue, West Mersea Colchester CO5 8JL

  261594 Submitted 28 Aug 2026 250 yards away

  83% historically approved · decision due ~30 Oct

  Demolition of existing bungalow and annex to be replaced with proposedbungalow and annex

  Awaiting decision Full applications Demolition

• Wendover, 8 Mersea Avenue, West Mersea Colchester CO5 8JL

  242391 Submitted 22 Nov 2024 250 yards away

  Proposed single storey rear extension with general external facade changes and internal reconfiguration. Proposed enlarged front porch.

  Granted Full applications Extension 12 docs
  Small domestic

• Annexe, 15 Mersea Avenue, West Mersea Colchester CO5 8JL

  260965 Submitted 26 May 2026 250 yards away

  83% historically approved · decision due ~21 Jul

  change of use of existing annex to rental and short term let, includesoff road parking and dedicated access

  Awaiting decision Full applications

• 25 Mersea Avenue, West Mersea Essex CO5 8JL

  230119 Submitted 18 Jan 2023 250 yards away

  FRONT EXTENSION, LOFT CONVERSION WITH PROPOSED NEW GABLES, VELUX AND DORMER. RIDGE HEIGHT RAISED AS PER SECTION (RESUBMISSION OF 221456)ADDED BALCONY

  Granted Full applications Extension Loft or dormer +1 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