37 Firs Chase, West Mersea Colchester CO5 8NN

1. 26 Aug 2026

   Received by Colchester

2. 2 Sep 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 22 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 28 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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• 60 Firs Chase, West Mersea Essex CO5 8NN

  230768 Submitted 29 Mar 2023 50 yards away

  Proposed demolition of existing conservatory and existing single storey projections. Construction of new single storey front extension,two storey rear extension, replacement external cladding and windows.

  Refused Full applications Extension Demolition +1 16 docs
  Small domestic

• Russets, 62B Firs Chase, West Mersea Essex CO5 8NN

  242110 Submitted 17 Oct 2024 50 yards away

  Application for variation of condition 2 (drawings) following grant of planning permission 232161

  Granted Conditions 9 docs

• 66 Firs Road, West Mersea Essex CO5 8NL

  241902 Submitted 18 Sep 2024 150 yards away

  Demolish existing porch and construct new front extension, rear extensions and side extension including fenestration alterations

  Granted Full applications Extension Demolition +1 9 docs
  Small domestic

• Curlew Cottage, 17 The Lane, West Mersea Essex CO5 8NT

  251237 Submitted 12 Jun 2025 200 yards away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~7 Aug

  Application for removal or variation of a conditions 3 & 10 following grant of planning permission. (071321)

  Awaiting decision Conditions 10 docs

• 3 Firs Chase, West Mersea Colchester CO5 8NG

  261275 Submitted 10 Jul 2026 200 yards away

  83% historically approved · decision due ~4 Sep

  Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition APP/A1530/C/22/3309435

  Awaiting decision Full applications

• 9 Firs Chase, West Mersea Colchester CO5 8NG

  260958 Submitted 22 May 2026 200 yards away

  83% historically approved · decision due ~17 Jul

  change of use from a stand alone residential unit to an ancillary accommodation to no. 15 firs chase

  Awaiting decision Full applications

• 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