102 East Road, West Mersea Colchester CO5 8SA

1. 31 Jul 2026

   Received by Colchester

2. 5 Aug 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 25 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 30 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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• 118 East Road, West Mersea Essex CO5 8SA

  230354 Submitted 15 Feb 2023 50 yards away

  Proposed first floor extension

  Granted Full applications Extension 12 docs

• Land to the rear of, 102 East Road, West Mersea Colchester CO5 8SA

  261342 Submitted 20 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  82% historically approved · decision due ~24 Sep

  Application for lawful development (Existing) - To regularise the use of land to the rear of 102 East Road as amenity land providing recreational benefits.

  Awaiting decision Lawful development

• 96 East Road, West Mersea Colchester CO5 8SA

  260728 Submitted 21 Apr 2026 50 yards away

  Proposed garage conversion to annex including single storey rear extension to existing garage.

  Granted Full applications Extension
  Small domestic

• Land at, 102 East Road, West Mersea Colchester CO5 8SA

  260566 Submitted 30 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  Outline application for demolition of existing dwelling and erection of 52 new dwellings

  Refused Outline New dwelling Demolition
  Major scheme

• 7 Cross Way, West Mersea Colchester CO5 8HW

  230647 Submitted 9 Mar 2023 150 yards away

  Application for a lawful development certificate for proposed single storey extension with flat roof to the rear of the existing dwelling house.

  Granted Lawful development Extension 5 docs
  Small domestic

• 24 Dawes Lane, West Mersea Colchester CO5 8HL

  261183 Submitted 25 Jun 2026 150 yards away

  Loft conversion with new rear dormer and internal configuration to existing residential bungalow. Erection of single storey ancillary annex within rear garden

  Granted Full applications 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