Land to the rear of, 22 Mersea Road, Colchester Essex CO2 7EU

1. 1 Sep 2026

   Received by Colchester

2. 24 Sep 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 6 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 19 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.

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• 5 Camlet Way, Colchester CO2 7NS

  223111 Submitted 19 Dec 2022 150 yards away

  Change windows to flat

  Withdrawn Full applications Windows or glazing 7 docs

• 7 Meeanee Mews, Colchester Essex CO2 7GU

  223001 Submitted 6 Dec 2022 150 yards away

  Proposed Loft Conversion

  Granted Full applications Loft or dormer 11 docs

• ABRO development site, Flagstaff Road, Colchester CO2 7SR

  231297 Submitted 26 May 2023 150 yards away

  Redevelopment of the site to provide 203 residential units and approximately 410sqm of commercial floor space with associated access,public open space, landscaping, car and cycle parking, and associated infrastructure

  Refused Full applications 410 docs

• ABRO development site, Flagstaff Road, Colchester CO2 7SR

  261409 Submitted 31 Jul 2026 150 yards away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~25 Sep

  Application to discharge conditions 5 (External and Roofing Materials), 6 (Brick Sample Panel) and 10 (Gate Piers Relocation Methodology) to application 231297.

  Awaiting decision Conditions

• ABRO development site, Flagstaff Road, Colchester CO2 7SR

  260149 Submitted 23 Jan 2026 150 yards away

  Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 13 (Site Levels Plan) of 231297(Appeal 3363144)

  Granted Conditions

• ABRO, Flagstaff Road, Colchester CO2 7SR

  240020 Submitted 4 Jan 2024 150 yards away

  Demolition of buildings

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Demolition 33 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