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. 1 Oct 2026

   Decision issued: Refuse

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• 45 High Street, West Mersea Colchester CO5 8QA

  261678 Submitted 14 Sep 2026 150 yards away

  83% historically approved · decision due ~9 Nov

  Conversion of 3 bedroom house into 2no. 1 beddroom flat on the ground and floor and 2 bedroom on the first floor. Works to include an external steel fire escape from first floor terrace.

  Awaiting decision Full applications

• Island Supermarket, 46 High Street, West Mersea Essex CO5 8QA

  242074 Submitted 14 Oct 2024 150 yards away

  Part change of use from shop store room to Pizza takeaway area ****** ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RE OPERATING HOURS ******

  Granted Full applications 19 docs

• 45 High Street, Colchester CO5 8QA

  251095 Submitted 23 May 2025 150 yards away

  97% 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

• 1 New Captains Road, West Mersea CO5 8QP

  230565 Submitted 7 Mar 2023 200 yards away

  First floor extension to existing garage to form annexe to main dwelling

  Granted Full applications Extension 16 docs
  Domestic

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

  261611 Submitted 1 Sep 2026 200 yards away

  83% historically approved · decision due ~27 Oct

  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 - Resubmission of application 260404

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension Demolition
  Small domestic

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

  260404 Submitted 6 Mar 2026 200 yards 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

• 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