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, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Colchester decided full applications in a median of 64 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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• 9 Firs Chase, West Mersea Colchester CO5 8NG

  260958 Submitted 22 May 2026 50 yards away

  83% 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 50 yards 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 50 yards 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 50 yards 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 150 yards 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 150 yards away

  83% 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

• 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