42 Firs Chase, West Mersea Colchester CO5 8NG
Application Valid
260649 - Full (8 Week Determination)
Description
Proposed single storey side extension linking to existing single storey rear extension
Nearby new applications
Historical activity at this location
25 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2025
With conditions
9 Firs Chase, West Mersea Colchester CO5 8NG
Demolition of existing chalet bungalow and construction of new replacement bungalow dwell…
2025
Refused
13 Firs Chase, West Mersea Colchester CO5 8NG
Extension and alterations to the existing dwelling
2025
With conditions
9 Firs Chase, West Mersea Colchester CO5 8NG
Demolition of existing chalet bungalow and construction of new replacement bungalow dwell…
2025
With conditions
15 Firs Chase, West Mersea Essex CO5 8NG
Demolition of existing double garage and construction of new replacement garage and wall
2025
With conditions
35 Firs Chase, West Mersea Essex CO5 8NG
Proposed outbuilding for use as storage and home fitness space
2024
Refused
13 Firs Chase, West Mersea Colchester CO5 8NG
Extension and alterations to existing dwelling
2024
Refused
13 Firs Chase, West Mersea Colchester CO5 8NG
Extension and alterations to existing dwelling
2024
Withdrawn
15 Firs Chase, West Mersea Essex CO5 8NG
Outdoor swimming pool
2024
Withdrawn
15 Firs Chase, West Mersea Essex CO5 8NG
Outdoor swimming pool
2024
With conditions
15 Firs Chase, West Mersea Essex CO5 8NG
Demolition of existing residential dwelling and construction of new replacement dwelling…
2024
With conditions
15 Firs Chase, West Mersea Essex CO5 8NG
Demolition of existing residential dwelling and construction of new replacement dwelling…
2022
With conditions
Kinnoull, 22A Firs Chase, West Mersea Essex CO5 8NG
existing garage is proposed to be extended and refurbished and converted into ancillary a…
2022
With conditions
Kinnoull, 22A Firs Chase, West Mersea Essex CO5 8NG
existing garage is proposed to be extended and refurbished and converted into ancillary a…
2022
With conditions
15 Firs Chase, West Mersea Essex CO5 8NG
Demolition of existing residential dwelling and construction of new replacement dwelling
2022
With conditions
15 Firs Chase, West Mersea Essex CO5 8NG
Demolition of existing residential dwelling and construction of new replacement dwelling
2022
Refused
3 Firs Chase, West Mersea Colchester CO5 8NG
Replacement of an existing boundary fence.
2022
Refused
3 Firs Chase, West Mersea Colchester CO5 8NG
Replacement of an existing boundary fence.
2022
With conditions
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…
2022
With conditions
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…
2021
With conditions
15 Firs Chase, West Mersea Colchester CO5 8NG
Demolition of existing residential dwelling and construction of new replacement dwelling…
2017
With conditions
Backwater Lodge, 20b Firs Chase, West Mersea Colchester CO5 8NG
Retrospective application for an annexe (amended description)
2017
With conditions
Backwater Lodge, 20b Firs Chase, West Mersea Colchester CO5 8NG
Retrospective application for an annexe (amended description)
2016
With conditions
22 Firs Chase, West Mersea Colchester CO5 8NG
Proposed new single storey dwelling and associated works. (Alternate Proposal)
2016
With conditions
22 Firs Chase, West Mersea Colchester CO5 8NG
Proposed new single storey dwelling and associated works
2016
18 Firs Chase, West Mersea Colchester CO5 8NG
Erection of single storey boat store.
Colchester
Planning Authority Score
6.1/10
Average
#91 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions
Colchester is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #49 out of 292. Only 27% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 40% 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 82% approved vs 90% nationally.
One of the strictest councils
only 82% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application.
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Colchester decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
80%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #257 of 292
82%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #259 of 292
78%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #49 of 292
27%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #39 of 292
68%
Minor dwellings approved
69 decided (1-9 homes)
67%
Major dwellings approved
12 decided (10+ homes)
70%
Change of use approved
84 decided
1,059
Total decisions
216 refused in 2025