Land north of, 4 Churchfields, West Mersea Colchester CO5 8QJ

1. 4 Aug 2026

   Received by Colchester

2. 6 Aug 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 9 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 1 October 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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• 45 High Street, Colchester CO5 8QA

  251095 Submitted 23 May 2025 129m away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~18 Jul

  Application for approval of details reserved by condition 4 and 5 of application 250744

  Awaiting decision Conditions 3 docs

• 2 New Captains Road, West Mersea Colchester CO5 8QP

  260404 Submitted 6 Mar 2026 175m away

  Removal of roof to existing bungalow with the construction of a first floor level with room with the roof void above. Demolition of existingconservatory to the rear, and front extension with porch.

  Refused Full applications Extension Demolition
  Small domestic

• 6 New Captains Road, West Mersea Essex CO5 8QP

  241658 Submitted 9 Aug 2024 175m away

  demolition of existing garage and construction of two storey side extension

  Granted Full applications Extension Demolition 13 docs

• The Phaeton House, 8a High Street, West Mersea Colchester CO5 8QD

  261333 Submitted 17 Jul 2026 195m away

  82% historically approved · decision due ~11 Sep

  Proposed replacement roof finishes, new cat slide roof, new external wall finishes, replacement conservatory, new entrance canopy, replacement windows and doors and new rooflights

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension Loft or dormer +2

• West Mersea Hall, 4 High Street, West Mersea Essex CO5 8QD

  250911 Submitted 24 Apr 2025 195m away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~26 Jun

  application to discharge conditions 3, 4 & 5 of approved application 242566

  Awaiting decision Conditions 21 docs

• 14 Yorick Road, West Mersea Colchester CO5 8HT

  261282 Submitted 10 Jul 2026 224m away

  82% historically approved · decision due ~4 Sep

  Proposed chalet style extension to existing bungalow with single store

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension

• 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