3 Firs Chase, West Mersea Colchester CO5 8NG

1. 10 Jul 2026

   Received by Colchester

2. 9 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 4 September 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.

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.

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.

More on full applications applications in our guide

• 9 Firs Chase, West Mersea Colchester CO5 8NG

  260958 Submitted 22 May 2026 0m away

  82% 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

• 42 Firs Chase, West Mersea Colchester CO5 8NG

  260649 Submitted 9 Apr 2026 0m away

  Proposed single storey side extension linking to existing single storey rear extension

  Granted Full applications Extension
  Small domestic

• 13 Firs Chase, West Mersea Colchester CO5 8NG

  242245 Submitted 4 Nov 2024 0m 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 0m 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 126m 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 148m away

  82% 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

• 261092 Granted

  2 Centurion House, St. Johns Street, Colchester CO2 7AH

  Change of use to a Pizza take away

  15 Jun 2026 Full applications
• 261262 Granted

  Hillcrest, School Road, Messing Colchester CO5 9TH

  Single storey front and rear extensions

  8 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 261253 Refused

  Dunnet, Fountain Lane, Birch Colchester CO3 0SR

  Proposed stove external flue pipe to existing outbuilding

  7 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 261202 Granted

  Cherry Tree House, Heath Road, Stanway Colchester CO3 0QR

  Proposed new stables in rear garden for storage of 2 horses for personal use only, non commercial.

  29 Jun 2026 Full applications
• 261606 Awaiting decision

  Bluebell Farm, Peartree Hill, Mount Bures Bures CO8 5BA

  3no. agricultural buildings for the keeping of livestock and storage of agricultural equipment and produce.

  1 Sep 2026 Full applications