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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465 approved · 94 refused · 13 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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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Data downloaded 14 Sept 2026. Display boundaries are simplified and indicative. Map record counts are not a complete count of designations or directions.

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More application records

  1. Application Permitted26/00377/FUL

    Retrospective application for a single storey side/rear extension and garage conversion with alterations to fenestration.

    19 Partridge Avenue Chelmsford Essex CM1 4JG

    Received 23 Mar 2026
  2. No Objection26/05624/CAT

    T002 - Sycamore Tree - Fell to ground level tree leans over School grounds, pollard head is decaying at 4m and there is Nectria Fungus on the west side of the stem. Adjacent School is fearful it will fail onto their grounds.

    3 Harlings Grove Chelmsford Essex CM1 1YQ

    Received 23 Mar 2026
  3. Application Refused26/00378/FUL

    Erection of a new fence for extension of new garden space with associated landscaping.

    2 The Chase South Woodham Ferrers Chelmsford Essex CM3 5PN

    Received 7 Apr 2026
  4. Application Permitted23/01765/NMAT/1

    Non-material amendment to Planning Application - 23/01765/FUL (Proposed hip to gable loft conversion with rear facing dormer. Two storey side extension and single storey rear extension. Addition of roof lights) 4 sided roof lantern to replace roof light.

    46 Pentland Avenue Chelmsford Essex CM1 4AZ

    Received 23 Mar 2026
  5. Application Permitted26/05065/TPO

    T1 (marked T4 on the site plan) Lime - Crown reduction of up to 3.5m all around. Reason - Recommended during previous tree work undertaken. T14 (marked T5 on site plan) Horse Chestnut -Crown reduction by up to 3.5m all around. Reason - Recommended during previous tree work undertaken.

    46 Springfield Green Chelmsford Essex CM1 7HS

    Received 23 Mar 2026
  6. Application Permitted26/05066/TPO

    T2 Oak (Marked T1 on plan) - Fell to near ground level and treat stump to inhibit regrowth. T1 Oak (Marked T3 on plan) - Fell to near ground level and treat stump to inhibit regrowth. Reason: Clay shrinkage subsidence damage at the subject property.

    Ashdene East Hanningfield Road Sandon Chelmsford Essex CM2 7TP

    Received 9 Apr 2026
  7. Application Permitted26/05067/TPO

    T3 Oak - (Marked T4 on Map) - Fell to near ground level and treat stump to inhibit regrowth. Reason: Clay shrinkage subsidence damage at neighbouring property.

    Gravel Hill Farm East Hanningfield Road Sandon Chelmsford Essex CM2 7TP

    Received 9 Apr 2026
  8. Application Permitted26/05068/TPO

    T1 T2 & T3 - Pine - Crown lift low canopy over road to 5m and prune back encroachment to provide 1.5 m clearance to street furniture. Reduce end weight on 4 no. over extended lateral branches by 2-2.5m on tree closest to car parking spaces. Remove major deadwood only. Clear Ivy encroachment from stems. Reason: To provide adequate clearance to high sided vehicles as per the highway requirements, to improve light penetration from street lamp to footpath and road and to lessen end loading and wind resistance.

    1 Burwood Court Chelmsford CM2 0TW

    Received 27 Mar 2026
  9. Conditions Discharged24/00114/DOC/1

    Condition 3 - Recording of Construction and Evaluation of Energy PerformanceCondition 4 - ContaminationCondition 6 - Construction and Management Plan

    Land East Of Mill Lane Great Leighs Chelmsford Essex

    Received 23 Mar 2026
  10. Application Refused26/00008/HHPA

    Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of single storey rear extension with flat roof, parapet and lantern

    2 Crouch Beck South Woodham Ferrers Chelmsford Essex CM3 5JY

    Received 23 Mar 2026
  11. Conditions Discharged25/01369/DOC/1

    Condition 3 - Large scale drawing, Condition 4 - Surface Materials, Condition 5 - details of upgrading to the party walls and floors, Condition 7 - provision for 1 bicycle parking space

    15 Duke Street Chelmsford Essex

    Received 23 Mar 2026
  12. Application Permitted26/00381/FUL

    Demolition of existing dwelling. Construction of a new dwelling, single storey cart lodge and new crossover

    Tokleys Cottage Breeds Road Great Waltham Chelmsford CM3 1EE

    Received 21 Apr 2026
  13. Conditions Discharged25/01574/DOC/1

    Condition 3 - Materials, Condition 4 - Large scale drawings

    Moat Cottage The Street Pleshey Chelmsford CM3 1HG

    Received 24 Mar 2026
  14. Application Permitted26/00382/FUL

    Demolition of the existing bungalow and outbuildings. Construcion of a highly sustainable bungalow.

    The Cabin Moores Bridge Lane Danbury Chelmsford Essex CM3 4EF

    Received 24 Mar 2026
  15. Application Permitted25/01631/NMAT/1

    Non-material amendment to planning permission - 25/01631/FUL (Proposed two storey side and front extensions. Proposed demolition of garage and construction of new outbuilding. Alteration to fenestration) Proposal seeks to infill space on the front elevation where an approved roof is located between the two gables.

    20 Bishops Court Gardens Chelmsford CM2 6AZ

    Received 24 Mar 2026
  16. Split Decision25/00962/DOC/1

    Condition 3 - Biodiversity Net Gain Plan (The BNG Plan), Condition 4 - Habitat Management and Monitoring Plan (HMMP)

    Pondlands Farm Runwell Road Wickford Essex SS11 7QJ

    Received 2 Apr 2026
  17. No Objection26/05625/CAT

    x1 Norwegian Spruce tree at rear of garden - Fell. Reason: Dying tree

    Cock Farm North Hill Little Baddow Chelmsford Essex CM3 4TQ

    Received 24 Mar 2026
  18. Application Permitted26/00384/FUL

    Conversion of conservatory to a habitable room including provision of a flat roof and a first floor balcony.

    30 Ratcliffe Gate Chelmsford Garden Community Chelmsford Essex CM1 6AL

    Received 26 Mar 2026
  19. No Objection26/05626/CAT

    T1 Cherry - Reduce crown in height by approx 2m and lateral spread by approx 1.5 - 2m, cutting back to suitable growth points and pruning to balance and shape.

    27 Church Green Broomfield Chelmsford Essex CM1 7BD

    Received 2 Apr 2026
  20. Conditions Discharged22/01904/DOC/2

    Condition 2 - Written Scheme of Investigation,Condition 5 - Materials,

    Salesfrith Farm Bicknacre Road East Hanningfield Chelmsford CM3 8AP

    Received 26 Mar 2026
  21. Application Permitted26/00386/FUL

    Single storey rear extension. Alterations to fenestration.

    13 Swan Lane Stock Ingatestone CM4 9BQ

    Received 14 Apr 2026
  22. Conditions Discharged25/01575/DOC/1

    Condition 3 - Materials, Condition 4 - Large scale drawings

    Moat Cottage The Street Pleshey Chelmsford CM3 1HG

    Received 24 Mar 2026
  23. Application Permitted26/00389/FUL

    Single storey rear extension. Minor alteration to rear first floor fenestration.

    4 Boarded Well Cottages Woodhill Road Danbury Chelmsford Essex CM3 4EB

    Received 25 Mar 2026
  24. Application Permitted26/00390/FUL

    Ancillary outbuilding in rear garden with mono pitched roof.

    4 Boarded Well Cottages Woodhill Road Danbury Chelmsford Essex CM3 4EB

    Received 25 Mar 2026

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