24 Suffolk Avenue, West Mersea Colchester CO5 8ER

1. 13 Aug 2026

   Received by Colchester

2. 21 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 8 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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• 2 Norfolk Avenue, West Mersea Colchester CO5 8EN

  261533 Submitted 19 Aug 2026 150 yards away

  83% historically approved · decision due ~19 Oct

  Proposed two storey rear extension to existing dwelling. Replacement of existing garage flat roof with a new pitched roof and single storeygarden store to the rear

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension
  Domestic

• 25 Windsor Road, West Mersea Colchester CO5 8ED

  242147 Submitted 21 Oct 2024 300 yards away

  Proposed 2 storey rear extension and single storey rear extension with renovation works to existing out buildings

  Granted Full applications Extension 7 docs
  Small domestic

• Sports Ground, Colchester Road, West Mersea Essex CO5 8RS

  241794 Submitted 2 Sep 2024 350 yards away

  2no. shipping containers for storage of sports equipment for Mersea Island Rugby Club. Temporary approved under application 230977

  Granted Full applications 5 docs

• 5 Fairhaven Avenue, West Mersea Colchester CO5 8EZ

  241634 Submitted 7 Aug 2024 0.3 miles away

  Variation to previously approved scheme 230920. Reconfiguration and relocation of Velux & Cadbrio windows to new first floor. Removal of existing french doors and replaced with new window. Retention of existing window at ground floor level. Relocation o

  Refused Full applications Loft or dormer Windows or glazing 7 docs

• 47 Fairhaven Avenue, West Mersea Essex CO5 8EZ

  230373 Submitted 17 Feb 2023 0.3 miles away

  new dormer window on front elevation, new front entrance door and porch, small side extension on front corner and cladding front and both gable ends with hardi-plank or similar weatherboarding

  Granted Full applications Extension Loft or dormer +1 15 docs
  Small domestic

• 38 Queen Anne Road, West Mersea Colchester CO5 8BB

  252075 Submitted 24 Sep 2025 0.3 miles away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~26 Nov

  Application to discharge conditions 4 and 6 to planning permission 211935.

  Awaiting decision Conditions 3 docs

• 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