2 Turnstone Drive, West Mersea Essex CO5 8FQ

1. 24 Aug 2026

   Received by Colchester

2. 8 Sep 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 22 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 3 November 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.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go, with siting, design, access and landscaping all fixed at this stage. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 4 Turnstone Drive, West Mersea Colchester CO5 8FQ

  242051 Submitted 9 Oct 2024 50 yards away

  Application for a Lawful Development Certification for proposed replacement of the back wall of garage with sliding patio doors. The garage is within the boundary of my plot and garden. The back of the garage faces a small area in my garden (approx. 400

  Refused Lawful development Windows or glazing 11 docs

• 52 Sanderling Approach, West Mersea Colchester CO5 8FN

  241365 Submitted 2 Jul 2024 100 yards away

  Deatached shed/summerhouse.

  Granted Full applications 5 docs
  Small domestic

• 43 Seaview Avenue, West Mersea Colchester CO5 8HE

  252729 Submitted 18 Dec 2025 300 yards away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~12 Feb

  Application to discharge condition 3 (hard & soft landscaping) and 5 (car parking details) of planning permission 231103 (Appeal ref APP/A1530/W/24/3345863)

  Awaiting decision Conditions

• 18 Estuary Park Road, West Mersea Colchester CO5 8BZ

  230226 Submitted 30 Jan 2023 300 yards away

  Proposed two storey rear extension and garage extension.

  Granted Full applications Extension 12 docs

• 7 Cross Way, West Mersea Colchester CO5 8HW

  230647 Submitted 9 Mar 2023 400 yards away

  Application for a lawful development certificate for proposed single storey extension with flat roof to the rear of the existing dwelling house.

  Granted Lawful development Extension 5 docs
  Small domestic

• 5 Fairhaven Avenue, West Mersea Colchester CO5 8EZ

  241634 Submitted 7 Aug 2024 400 yards 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

• 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