179 Mersea Road, Colchester Colchester CO2 8PN

1. 22 Jun 2026

   Received by Colchester

2. 23 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. 14 Aug 2026

   Decision issued: Approve Conditional

Colchester granted permission on 14 August 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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• 213 Mersea Road, Colchester Colchester CO2 8PN

  242030 Submitted 1 Oct 2024 50 yards away

  82% historically approved · decision due ~4 Dec

  Erection of 2no. semi detached bungalows

  Awaiting decision Full applications 20 docs

• 278 Mersea Road, Colchester Colchester CO2 8QY

  230041 Submitted 3 Jan 2023 50 yards away

  Part two storey, part single storey rear extension. Two storey side extension (REVISED ELEVATIONAL DRAWING RECEIVED)

  Granted Full applications Extension 9 docs
  Small domestic

• 280A Mersea Road, Colchester Essex CO2 8QY

  241657 Submitted 9 Aug 2024 50 yards away

  demolish existing conservatory at rear, build 2 storey extension and ground floor extension to rear

  Granted Full applications Extension Demolition 9 docs

• 17 Firlie Walk, Colchester CO2 8QN

  260571 Submitted 30 Mar 2026 300 yards away

  Proposed loft conversion and side extension at first floor

  Granted Full applications Extension Loft or dormer

• 12 The Parade, Queen Elizabeth Way, Colchester CO2 8LY

  261511 Submitted 14 Aug 2026 350 yards away

  82% historically approved · decision due ~9 Oct

  Retrospective application for retention of boundary fence and entrancegate.

  Awaiting decision Full applications
  Small domestic

• 6 Melbourne Chase, Colchester CO2 8UE

  260412 Submitted 9 Mar 2026 350 yards away

  Proposed front extension

  Granted Full applications Extension

• 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