2 New Captains Road, West Mersea Colchester CO5 8QP

This site has had 2 applications since 2026: 0 approved, 1 refused.

• 260404 Refused

  2 New Captains Road, West Mersea Colchester CO5 8QP

  Removal of roof to existing bungalow with the construction of a first floor level with room with the roof void above. Demolition of existingconservatory to the rear, and front extension with porch.

  Decided 29 Apr 2026 Full applications

1. 1 Sep 2026

   Received by Colchester

2. 13 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 27 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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• 1 New Captains Road, West Mersea CO5 8QP

  230565 Submitted 7 Mar 2023 0m away

  First floor extension to existing garage to form annexe to main dwelling

  Granted Full applications Extension 16 docs
  Domestic

• 2 New Captains Road, West Mersea Colchester CO5 8QP

  260404 Submitted 6 Mar 2026 0m away

  Removal of roof to existing bungalow with the construction of a first floor level with room with the roof void above. Demolition of existingconservatory to the rear, and front extension with porch.

  Refused Full applications Extension Demolition
  Small domestic

• 6 New Captains Road, West Mersea Essex CO5 8QP

  241658 Submitted 9 Aug 2024 0m away

  demolition of existing garage and construction of two storey side extension

  Granted Full applications Extension Demolition 13 docs

• Annexe, 15 Mersea Avenue, West Mersea Colchester CO5 8JL

  260965 Submitted 26 May 2026 98m away

  82% historically approved · decision due ~21 Jul

  change of use of existing annex to rental and short term let, includesoff road parking and dedicated access

  Awaiting decision Full applications

• 25 Mersea Avenue, West Mersea Essex CO5 8JL

  230119 Submitted 18 Jan 2023 98m away

  FRONT EXTENSION, LOFT CONVERSION WITH PROPOSED NEW GABLES, VELUX AND DORMER. RIDGE HEIGHT RAISED AS PER SECTION (RESUBMISSION OF 221456)ADDED BALCONY

  Granted Full applications Extension Loft or dormer +1 8 docs

• Land north of, 4 Churchfields, West Mersea Colchester CO5 8QJ

  261433 Submitted 4 Aug 2026 175m away

  82% historically approved · decision due ~1 Oct

  The demolition of an existing disused storage unit and erection of proposed one bedroom dwelling.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Demolition
  Domestic

• 261315 Granted

  27 Lincoln Way, Colchester CO1 2RJ

  Erection of single storey rear extension

  15 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 261223 Granted

  369 Chinook, Colchester CO4 9XT

  Garage conversion.

  1 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 261083 Granted

  23 Templewood Road, Colchester CO4 3EZ

  Conversion of existing attached garage to ancillary annexe and erection of single-storey rear extension to existing garage to providestorage and shower room to main house.

  12 Jun 2026 Full applications
• 261319 Granted

  7 Elmstead Road, Wivenhoe Colchester CO7 9HX

  Erection of a garden room extension following the removal of an existing conservatory.

  16 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 261272 Refused

  148 Rowhedge Road, Rowhedge Colchester CO5 7JP

  Proposal for a replacement dwelling and new garage

  9 Jul 2026 Full applications