5 The Coverts, West Mersea Colchester CO5 8AW

1. 1 May 2026

   Received by Colchester

2. 26 Jun 2026

   Decision issued: Approve Conditional

3. 23 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Colchester granted permission on 26 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.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go, with siting, design, access and landscaping all fixed at this stage. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 19 Shears Crescent, West Mersea Essex CO5 8AR

  242322 Submitted 13 Nov 2024 150 yards away

  Second storey extension to rear of existing balcony.

  Granted Full applications Extension 7 docs

• 21 Shears Crescent, West Mersea Colchester CO5 8AR

  260434 Submitted 11 Mar 2026 150 yards away

  Retrospective application for installation of 1.8m fence adjacent highways on householder boundary

  Granted Full applications
  Small domestic

• Shears End, 18 Shears Crescent, West Mersea Colchester CO5 8AR

  223144 Submitted 22 Dec 2022 150 yards away

  Proposed balcony to front elevation and hipped roof to side elevation, including porch.

  Refused Full applications Extension 6 docs
  Small domestic

• 21 Shears Crescent, West Mersea Essex CO5 8AR

  242146 Submitted 21 Oct 2024 150 yards away

  Infill extension to existing property, 2 storey side extension with extended balcony and single storey rear extension replacing existing conservatory

  Granted Full applications Extension 6 docs
  Small domestic

• 7 Prince Albert Road, West Mersea Essex CO5 8AN

  230496 Submitted 28 Feb 2023 200 yards away

  Application for variation of condition 2 (drawings) following grant of planning permission 190939 - change of drawing no. 1738/19/02F to 1738/19/02G

  Granted Conditions 8 docs

• 13 and, 12 Goings Lane, West Mersea Essex CO5 8AL

  222184 Submitted 25 Aug 2022 250 yards away

  Demolish Existing Chalet and Other Buildings, Construction of two detached dwellings. (Description amendment)

  Granted Full applications Demolition 29 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