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Chelmsford City Council
Planning applications.

Explore collected planning applications and decisions for Chelmsford City Council. Search an address, application reference or proposal to find a record.

Collected application statistics

Collected records · All available dates
1,058Searchable applications
305Recorded as pending
83%Approval rate · 559 approved or refused records
94Refused applications

465 approved · 94 refused · 13 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 23 Dec 2025 to 9 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 10 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

Local planning information

Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026

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Conservation areas and Article 4 directions

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Conservation areas27 mapped area records
Article 4 direction areas26 mapped area records0 identified HMO area records; remaining records unclassified

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  1. Application Refused26/00356/FUL

    Change of use from dwellinghouse (Class C3) to Childrens home (Class C2) with internal alterations and addition of side window and door.

    43 Violet Close Springfield Chelmsford CM1 6XG

    Received 17 Mar 2026
  2. Split Decision25/01007/DOC/2

    Condition 3 - Scheme to assess and deal with any contamination Condition 4 - Written scheme of investigation for the programme of archaeological work

    Rolphs Farm Main Road Little Waltham Chelmsford Essex CM3 3PF

    Received 17 Mar 2026
  3. Application Permitted26/00357/FUL

    Part retrospective application for single storey rear shop extension.

    Mama Sandras Food Catering 47A Duke Street Chelmsford Essex CM1 1JA

    Received 26 Mar 2026
  4. Application Permitted26/00358/OUT

    Outline application for the demolition of garage and erection a detached bungalow dwelling. Access, layout and scale being sought, all other matters reserved.

    Land Rear Of 42 Patching Hall Lane Chelmsford Essex

    Received 27 Mar 2026
  5. Application Refused26/00359/FUL

    Repair and infill to existing 1.5 metre high fence around site boundary . Erection of shed. Installation of an outdoor swimming pool. Change of use of land to residential garden.

    Seven Trees Rectory Chase Sandon Chelmsford Essex CM2 7SQ

    Received 19 May 2026
  6. Conditions Refused25/00803/DOC/4

    Condition 3 - Contamination

    Myrak Ltd County Motor Works Cuton Hall Lane Chelmer Village Chelmsford Essex CM2 6PB

    Received 18 Mar 2026
  7. Application Permitted26/00361/FUL

    Proposed detached garage

    4 Crondon Hall Cottages Swan Lane Margaretting Ingatestone Essex CM4 9JU

    Received 18 Mar 2026
  8. Application Permitted24/00285/S73/1

    Variation of condition 2 to approved planning application 24/00285/FUL (Change of use of land and hardsurfacing for outside storage in association with existing business (Class E)) Regularise the landscaping ensuring Network Rails access is accommodated.

    Core Construction The Barn Maldon Road Margaretting Ingatestone Essex CM4 9JS

    Received 18 Mar 2026
  9. Application Permitted26/05063/TPO

    G1 (labelled 7885 on site plan) - Ash - Crown reduce 2.5m back to previous growth. Reason - fungus present at the base and ash dieback also the tree is overhanging the adjacent property. This management returns the tree to a more manageable size and reduces weight and therefore makes failure less likely and means the tree is no longer overhanging.G1 (labelled 896 on site plan) - Ash - Crown reduce 3.5m back to previous growth Reason - fungus present at the base and ash dieback causing major branch dieback previously. This management returns the tree to a more manageable size and reduces weight and therefore makes failure less likely.G1 (labelled 899 on site plan) - Ash - crown reduce 3m to previous cuts. Reason - Ash dieback is present and there is crown decline and there was fungal fruiting body present at the time of inspection. Reducing this tree to a smaller size reduces weight on the unions and tries to retain the tree for longer. G1 (labelled 902 on site plan) - Ash - Crown reduce by 2m to previous cuts. Reason - There is ash dieback present and it appears the tree has started to see some decline in the crown. There was also fungal fruiting body when inspection was undertaken. Reducing this tree to a smaller size reduces weight on the unions and tries to retain the tree for longer.G2 (labelled 8023 on site plan) - Yew - Cut back between 1-2m. Reason - to allow light travel down both footpaths and protects the streetlight from being damaged.

    Play Area Waterson Vale Chelmsford Essex

    Received 26 Mar 2026
  10. Application Permitted26/00363/FUL

    Replacement of existing windows to the front and rear elevations, and installation of additional windows to the rear elevation

    85 - 89 New London Road Chelmsford CM2 0PP

    Received 18 Mar 2026
  11. Application Permitted26/00364/FUL

    Single storey rear extension

    61 Berwick Avenue Broomfield Chelmsford CM1 4AW

    Received 18 Mar 2026
  12. No Objection26/05623/CAT

    T1 - Horse Chestnut - Reduce by approximately 2m, back to 2021 pollard points. Reason - Tree is in close proximity to 1 Hatchfields, concerns of potential significant damage to this property.

    Land Adjacent 1 Hatchfields Great Waltham Chelmsford Essex

    Received 25 Mar 2026
  13. Application Permitted24/00549/S73/1

    Variation of condition 2 of approved planning application 24/00549/FUL (Proposed new dwelling) Reduce size and minor modifications to dwelling.

    Ambleside Park Lane Ramsden Heath Billericay Essex

    Received 19 Mar 2026
  14. Application Permitted23/00607/NMAT/3

    Non-material amendment to reserved matters approval 23/00607/REM (Zones R, S & U Residential - Land North of Remembrance Avenue) Introduction of low level brickwork under the commercial unit (U3) facade to implement air bricks for ventilation of under the foundation slab.

    Greater Beaulieu Park White Hart Lane Springfield Chelmsford

    Received 19 Mar 2026
  15. Conditions Discharged24/00485/DOC/1

    Condition 4 - Materials, Condition 8 - written scheme of investigation for a programme of historic building recording, Condition 9 - detailed survey of retained structures, Condition 11 - Large scale drawings

    Woolpits Farm Little Waltham Road Springfield Chelmsford Essex CM1 7TG

    Received 20 Mar 2026
  16. Pending Consideration25/01105/DOC/2

    Condition 3 - Biodiversity Net Gain Plan, Condition 4 - Large scale drawings - Windows, Doors, Eaves, Hips, Verge, Vents, Flues, Meter boxes, Condition 6 - Boundary treatments & Condition 12 - Hard and Soft Landscaping

    Site At Bridge House Lucks Lane Howe Street Chelmsford Essex

    Received 20 Mar 2026
  17. Application Permitted26/00368/FUL

    Gable to front elevation, single storey rear extension, replacement porch, front extension, loft conversion with rear dormer and rooflights, alterations to fenestration and external alterations.

    42 Longmead Avenue Great Baddow Chelmsford Essex CM2 7EG

    Received 27 Mar 2026
  18. Application Permitted26/00369/FUL

    Retrospective application for installation of a swim spa.

    26 Church Street Great Baddow Chelmsford Essex CM2 7HY

    Received 20 Mar 2026
  19. Conditions Discharged23/00194/DOC/1

    Condition 4 - Contamination, Condition 17 - plan to show how the development will be serviced by a refuse vehicle

    Play Area Payne Place East Hanningfield Chelmsford Essex

    Received 20 Mar 2026
  20. Pending Consideration24/00624/S73

    Variation of condition 21 to approved planning permission FULM/MAL/24/00366 (Proposed solar farm together with sub-station, ancillary buildings, structures, landscaping, emergency lighting and access) Amended Mitigation Scheme.

    Track South Of Seven Acres Farm Crows Lane Woodham Ferrers Chelmsford Essex

    Received 20 Mar 2026
  21. Pending Consideration24/00624/NMAT

    Non-material amendment to planning permission - 24/00624/FUL (Proposed Solar Farm together with sub-station, ancillary buildings, structures, landscaping, emergency lighting and access) Amendment to the approved sub-station design

    Track South Of Seven Acres Farm Crows Lane Woodham Ferrers Chelmsford Essex

    Received 20 Mar 2026
  22. Application Permitted26/00374/FUL

    First floor side extension and alterations to fenestration.

    Sketts East Hanningfield Road Rettendon Chelmsford Essex CM3 8EN

    Received 27 Mar 2026
  23. Application Permitted26/00375/CLOPUD

    Proposed ground rear extension, enclosure of garage, internal alterations and all associated works.

    17 Ratcliffe Gate Chelmsford Garden Community Chelmsford Essex CM1 6AL

    Received 23 Mar 2026
  24. Application Permitted26/00376/FUL

    Erection of a single-storey cartlodge outbuilding.

    Cloyna Goatsmoor Lane Stock Ingatestone Essex CM4 9RS

    Received 23 Mar 2026

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