2 Norfolk Avenue, West Mersea Colchester CO5 8EN

1. 19 Aug 2026

   Received by Colchester

2. 24 Aug 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 22 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 19 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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• 25 Windsor Road, West Mersea Colchester CO5 8ED

  242147 Submitted 21 Oct 2024 150 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

• 24 Suffolk Avenue, West Mersea Colchester CO5 8ER

  261505 Submitted 13 Aug 2026 150 yards away

  83% historically approved · decision due ~8 Oct

  Proposed single-storey rear and side flat roof extension, including alterations to the external materials and associated external alterations to the existing dwelling at No. 24 Suffolk Avenue.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension
  Small domestic

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

  241794 Submitted 2 Sep 2024 300 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

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

  252075 Submitted 24 Sep 2025 350 yards away

  97% 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 350 yards away

  Conversion of existing garage into ancillary guest room

  Granted Full applications 9 docs

• 17 & 15 Queen Anne Road, West Mersea Colchester CO5 8BB

  261436 Submitted 4 Aug 2026 350 yards away

  82% historically approved · decision due ~13 Oct

  Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for proposed conversion of two dwellings into one.

  Awaiting decision Lawful development
  Several homes

• 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