42 Firs Chase, West Mersea Colchester CO5 8NG

1. 9 Apr 2026

   Received by Colchester

2. 20 Apr 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 15 Jun 2026

   Decision issued: Approve Conditional

4. 9 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.

Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go: siting, design, access and landscaping are all fixed at this stage. It is the standard route for new buildings, conversions and changes of use. The statutory target is eight weeks for smaller schemes and thirteen weeks for major development, though complex cases often take longer by agreement.

More on full applications applications in our guide

• 3 Firs Chase, West Mersea Colchester CO5 8NG

  261275 Submitted 10 Jul 2026 0m away

  82% historically approved · decision due ~4 Sep

  Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition APP/A1530/C/22/3309435

  Awaiting decision Full applications

• 9 Firs Chase, West Mersea Colchester CO5 8NG

  260958 Submitted 22 May 2026 0m away

  82% historically approved · decision due ~17 Jul

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

  Awaiting decision Full applications

• 13 Firs Chase, West Mersea Colchester CO5 8NG

  242245 Submitted 4 Nov 2024 0m away

  Extension and alterations to existing dwelling

  Refused Full applications Extension 20 docs
  Domestic

• 15 Firs Chase, West Mersea Essex CO5 8NG

  241675 Submitted 12 Aug 2024 0m away

  Application for variation of condition 2 (drawings) following grant of planning permission 240513

  Granted Conditions 20 docs

• 7 Blackwater Drive, West Mersea Colchester CO5 8NJ

  241808 Submitted 3 Sep 2024 126m away

  Single storey front extension with fenestration and new windows throughout.

  Granted Full applications Extension Windows or glazing 6 docs
  Small domestic

• 6 Firs Hamlet, West Mersea Colchester CO5 8NF

  261459 Submitted 7 Aug 2026 148m away

  82% historically approved · decision due ~2 Oct

  Proposed single storey rear extension infill, loft conversion and change of external materials

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension Loft or dormer
  Small domestic

• 261092 Granted

  2 Centurion House, St. Johns Street, Colchester CO2 7AH

  Change of use to a Pizza take away

  15 Jun 2026 Full applications
• 261262 Granted

  Hillcrest, School Road, Messing Colchester CO5 9TH

  Single storey front and rear extensions

  8 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 261253 Refused

  Dunnet, Fountain Lane, Birch Colchester CO3 0SR

  Proposed stove external flue pipe to existing outbuilding

  7 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 261202 Granted

  Cherry Tree House, Heath Road, Stanway Colchester CO3 0QR

  Proposed new stables in rear garden for storage of 2 horses for personal use only, non commercial.

  29 Jun 2026 Full applications
• 261606 Awaiting decision

  Bluebell Farm, Peartree Hill, Mount Bures Bures CO8 5BA

  3no. agricultural buildings for the keeping of livestock and storage of agricultural equipment and produce.

  1 Sep 2026 Full applications