Planning application
261187
Home Farm, Mersea Road, Peldon Colchester CO5 7QG
Proposal
Conversion of an existing barn to create a residential dwelling on thefirst floor and non-residential space used in association with the management of the wider landholding on the ground floor, plus removal of modern extension and lean-to additions, and
As published by the council, reference 261187
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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26 Jun 2026
Received by Colchester
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21 Jul 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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23 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development. Extensions of time are common.
What happens while it is decided
The process from here
This application is with Colchester for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.
About full applications applications
How this application type works
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.
Nearby applications
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261064 Awaiting decision
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261188 Awaiting decision
Home Farm, Mersea Road, Peldon Colchester CO5 7QG
Conversion of an existing barn to create a residential dwelling on thefirst floor and non-residential space used in association with the management of the wider landholding on the ground floor, plus removal of modern extension and lean-to additions, and
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