Are there any planning records for Mercers Place, Halstead Road, CO3 0JU?

The most recent planning decision at Mercers Place, Halstead Road, CO3 0JU was a refusal for change of use (ref. 222922) in September 2023. Earlier filings include 2 approved applications on the same address. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is Mercers Place, Halstead Road, CO3 0JU?

Mercers Place, Halstead Road, CO3 0JU is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is Mercers Place, Halstead Road, CO3 0JU located?

Mercers Place, Halstead Road, CO3 0JU sits in Lexden Heath, Colchester, Colchester. It falls within the CO3 postcode district.

What is crime like near Mercers Place, Halstead Road, CO3 0JU?

Police records around Mercers Place, Halstead Road, CO3 0JU show an average of 5 reported crimes per month over the last 5 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 48% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve Mercers Place, Halstead Road, CO3 0JU?

The closest primary school to Mercers Place, Halstead Road, CO3 0JU is Stanway Primary School (1.2km), one of 8 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Stanway School (1.4km).

What transport links are near Mercers Place, Halstead Road, CO3 0JU?

The closest bus stop to Mercers Place, Halstead Road, CO3 0JU is Holiday Inn, 124m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Mercers Place, Halstead Road, Lexden Heath, Colchester, CO3 0JU

4 planning records

Council tax

Band G

Overview

About Mercers Place

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Mercers Place is a property in Lexden Heath, Colchester, Colchester (CO3 0JU). It has council tax band G.

4 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 2 refused.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Mercers Place, Halstead Road, Lexden Heath, Colchester, CO3 0JU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A recent planning application at Mercers Place was refused — worth checking the council file.

Mar 2026
Change Of UseFull
Outcome in report
Change of use of day care centre to assisted living accommodation, together with minor fenestration changes to front elevation and internal layout changes to ground floor and first floor to facilitate the change of use.
Documents
10 docs on file
Reference
250816
Full record in report
Sept 2023
Change Of UseFull
Outcome in report
Change of use of the day care centre to assisted living accommodation together with minor fenestration changes to front elevation and internal layout changes to ground floor and first floor to facilitate the change of use.
Documents
21 docs on file
Reference
222922
Full record in report

Price

Sales history & valuation

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO3 0JU: £345,000 (2024–2011).

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Area

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Crime

5/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Holiday Inn — bus stop.

Closest school

1.2 km

Stanway Primary School. 9 schools nearby.

Noise

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.3dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for CO3 0JU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

49.4dB

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