Mersea Beach Huts

Great news that Colchester Council have accepted the view of local residents by deciding not to proceed with the planning application for a further 30 "coastal cabins" on the Victoria Esplanade greensward.

Cllr Tina Dopson, Portfolio Holder for Communities and Diversity said,

"I can confirm that the planning application for 30 beach huts, at the Victoria Esplanade Car Park on West Mersea, has been withdrawn today.

Having reflected on the weight of public opinion surrounding this application this decision has been made with careful consideration."

New Beach Huts Proposed by Colchester BC on Victoria Esplanade, Mersea

The new proposal by Colchester Borough Council is for thirty new beach huts to be built inside the current car park track and for three quarters of the length of the car park. It will practically take over our green space and destroy one of the prettiest spots on the Island.

The principal motive for Colchester Borough Council inflicting this undesirable proposition on us is the need for the finance generated by such a scheme to help fill their fiscal BLACK HOLE and it is unlikely that Mersea Island residents will ever see the benefit of any funds raised from such schemes. 

The only way to stop this happening is for you to register as soon as possible your opinions with:-

Mr. Adrian Pritchard

Chief Executive

Colchester Town Hall
High Street
Colchester
Essex
CO1 1PJ