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

Colchester granted permission on 15 June 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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• 3 Firs Chase, West Mersea Colchester CO5 8NG

  261275 Submitted 10 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  83% 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 50 yards away

  83% 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 50 yards 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 50 yards 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 150 yards 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 150 yards away

  83% 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

• 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