179 Mersea Road, Colchester Colchester CO2 8PN Data via plota.co.uk
Application Valid
261141 - Full (8 Week Determination)
Description
Proposed single storey rear extension. Data via plota.co.uk
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Historical activity at this location
25 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2024
213 Mersea Road, Colchester Colchester CO2 8PN
Erection of 2no. semi detached bungalows
2024
213 Mersea Road, Colchester Colchester CO2 8PN
Erection of 2no. semi detached bungalows
2024
Approved
280A Mersea Road, Colchester Essex CO2 8QY
demolish existing conservatory at rear, build 2 storey extension and ground floor extensi…
2024
Approved
280A Mersea Road, Colchester Essex CO2 8QY
demolish existing conservatory at rear, build 2 storey extension and ground floor extensi…
2024
Approved
278 Mersea Road, Colchester Colchester CO2 8QY
Part two storey, part single storey rear extension. Two storey side extension (resubmissi…
2024
Approved
278 Mersea Road, Colchester Colchester CO2 8QY
Part two storey, part single storey rear extension. Two storey side extension (resubmissi…
2023
Approved
308 Mersea Road, Colchester Essex CO2 8QY
Cladding to the front of property including insulation. Reroof with concrete interlocking…
2023
Approved
310 Mersea Road, Colchester Essex CO2 8QY
Cladding and insulation to the front of property - re roofing (along side application for…
2023
Approved
308 Mersea Road, Colchester Essex CO2 8QY
Cladding to the front of property including insulation. Reroof with concrete interlocking…
2023
Approved
310 Mersea Road, Colchester Essex CO2 8QY
Cladding and insulation to the front of property - re roofing (along side application for…
2023
Approved
278 Mersea Road, Colchester Colchester CO2 8QY
Part two storey, part single storey rear extension. Two storey side extension (REVISED EL…
2023
Approved
278 Mersea Road, Colchester Colchester CO2 8QY
Part two storey, part single storey rear extension. Two storey side extension (REVISED EL…
2021
Approved
4 Tamworth Chase, Colchester CO2 8XR
Proposed single storey rear extension (replacement of existing timber frame structure)
2021
Approved
173 Mersea Road, Colchester CO2 8PN
Proposed single storey extensions & internal alterations
2021
Approved
Corner View, 272 Mersea Road, Colchester CO2 8QY
ERECTION OF SINGLE STOREY CONSERVATORY TO REAR ELEVATION
2020
Approved
280 Mersea Road, Colchester CO2 8QY
Single storey rear extension
2020
Approved
280 Mersea Road, Colchester CO2 8QY
Single storey rear extension
2018
Approved
227 Mersea Road, Colchester Colchester CO2 8PN
Proposed rear first floor infill extension between existing gables. New single garage to…
2018
Approved
280a Mersea Road, Colchester CO2 8QY
Erection of single storey rear conservatory extension
2018
Approved
207 Mersea Road, Colchester Colchester CO2 8PN
An erection of a single storey extension at the rear of the property with a synthetic til…
2017
Refused
Mersea Road Dental Surgery, 306 Mersea Road, Colchester Colchester CO2 8QY
Installation of internally illuminated fascia sign.
2017
Refused
Mersea Road Dental Surgery, 306 Mersea Road, Colchester Colchester CO2 8QY
Installation of internally illuminated fascia sign.
2016
Approved
203 Mersea Road, Colchester Colchester CO2 8PN
Proposed two storey side extension and single storey front and rear extensions
2016
Approved
280 Mersea Road, Colchester CO2 8QY
Demolition of existing house and garages and erection of 2no. link detached houses with p…
2016
Withdrawn
280 Mersea Road, Colchester CO2 8QY
Demolition of existing house and garages and erection of 2no. link detached houses with p…
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