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 50 yards 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 50 yards 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 50 yards away

  demolition of existing garage and construction of two storey side extension

  Granted Full applications Extension Demolition 13 docs

• 44 Mersea Avenue, West Mersea Colchester CO5 8JL

  261594 Submitted 28 Aug 2026 100 yards away

  82% historically approved · decision due ~30 Oct

  Demolition of existing bungalow and annex to be replaced with proposedbungalow and annex

  Awaiting decision Full applications Demolition

• Wendover, 8 Mersea Avenue, West Mersea Colchester CO5 8JL

  242391 Submitted 22 Nov 2024 100 yards away

  Proposed single storey rear extension with general external facade changes and internal reconfiguration. Proposed enlarged front porch.

  Granted Full applications Extension 12 docs
  Small domestic

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

  260965 Submitted 26 May 2026 100 yards 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

• 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