1 Westwood Drive, West Mersea Colchester CO5 8PH

1. 30 Apr 2026

   Received by Colchester

2. 6 May 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 23 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 1 July 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Colchester took a median of 63 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

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• West Mersea Holiday Park, Seaview Avenue, West Mersea Colchester CO5 8DA

  230087 Submitted 16 Jan 2023 50 yards away

  Proposed siting of 26 static holiday caravans in lieu of touring caravans and tents

  Withdrawn Full applications 38 docs

• 18 Estuary Park Road, West Mersea Colchester CO5 8BZ

  230226 Submitted 30 Jan 2023 200 yards away

  Proposed two storey rear extension and garage extension.

  Granted Full applications Extension 12 docs

• 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

• 75 Empress Avenue, West Mersea Colchester CO5 8BL

  260243 Submitted 10 Feb 2026 400 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

• 52 Sanderling Approach, West Mersea Colchester CO5 8FN

  241365 Submitted 2 Jul 2024 0.3 miles away

  Deatached shed/summerhouse.

  Granted Full applications 5 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