42 Firs Chase, West Mersea Colchester CO5 8NG Data via plota.co.uk

260649 - Full (8 Week Determination) Decided
Extensions & alterations

Proposal

Proposed single storey side extension linking to existing single storey rear extension Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
9 Apr 2026
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Validated
20 Apr 2026
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Decided

Decided on · Last checked 5 Sept 2026

Documents

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Site constraints 2

Habitat network: Network Enhancement Zone 2
Where habitat is joined up enough to work as a network. Context, not a constraint on its own.
Also on the record
Inside the West Mersea built-up area.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No scheduled monument at the site

Checked on 11 September 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.

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Important details

Council
Colchester
Application type
Full (8 Week Determination)
Postcode
CO5 8NG
Received
9 Apr 2026
Validated
20 Apr 2026
Ward
Mersea & Pyefleet

Historical activity at this location

25 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

Within ~100m

Nearby activity

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2025 Approved
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Demolition of existing residential dwelling and construction of new replacement dwelling…
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2022 Approved
Kinnoull, 22A Firs Chase, West Mersea Essex CO5 8NG
existing garage is proposed to be extended and refurbished and converted into ancillary a…
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2022 Approved
Kinnoull, 22A Firs Chase, West Mersea Essex CO5 8NG
existing garage is proposed to be extended and refurbished and converted into ancillary a…
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2022 Approved
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Demolition of existing residential dwelling and construction of new replacement dwelling
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2022 Approved
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Demolition of existing residential dwelling and construction of new replacement dwelling
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2022 Refused
3 Firs Chase, West Mersea Colchester CO5 8NG
Replacement of an existing boundary fence.
220882
2022 Refused
3 Firs Chase, West Mersea Colchester CO5 8NG
Replacement of an existing boundary fence.
220882
2022 Approved
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Replace conservatory roof and doors to a flat roof with a glazed lantern and new rear doo…
220788
2022 Approved
11 Firs Chase, West Mersea Colchester CO5 8NG
Replace conservatory roof and doors to a flat roof with a glazed lantern and new rear doo…
220788
2021 Approved
15 Firs Chase, West Mersea Colchester CO5 8NG
Demolition of existing residential dwelling and construction of new replacement dwelling…
213299
2017 Approved
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Retrospective application for an annexe (amended description)
170893
2017 Approved
Backwater Lodge, 20b Firs Chase, West Mersea Colchester CO5 8NG
Retrospective application for an annexe (amended description)
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2016 Approved
22 Firs Chase, West Mersea Colchester CO5 8NG
Proposed new single storey dwelling and associated works. (Alternate Proposal)
161969
2016 Approved
22 Firs Chase, West Mersea Colchester CO5 8NG
Proposed new single storey dwelling and associated works
160496
2016
18 Firs Chase, West Mersea Colchester CO5 8NG
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Colchester
Planning Authority Score
6.2/10
Average
#91 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Colchester is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #43 out of 296. Only 27% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 41% national average - the council usually decides on time. Colchester is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 84% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils
only 84% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Colchester decision statistics
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
82%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #245 of 296
84%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #255 of 296
79%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #43 of 296
27%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #39 of 296
67%
Minor dwellings approved
69 decided (1-9 homes)
85%
Major dwellings approved
13 decided (10+ homes)
75%
Change of use approved
89 decided
1,074
Total decisions
188 refused in the year to March 2026
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings