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. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.

The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go: siting, design, access and landscaping are all fixed at this stage. It is the standard route for new buildings, conversions and changes of use. The statutory target is eight weeks for smaller schemes and thirteen weeks for major development, though complex cases often take longer by agreement.

More on full applications applications in our guide

• 25 Windsor Road, West Mersea Colchester CO5 8ED

  242147 Submitted 21 Oct 2024 289m 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 332m 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 410m 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 410m 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 425m away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~26 Nov

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

  Awaiting decision Conditions 3 docs

• 15 Queen Anne Road, West Mersea Essex CO5 8BB

  241348 Submitted 2 Jul 2024 425m away

  Conversion of existing garage into ancillary guest room

  Granted Full applications 9 docs

• 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