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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465 approved · 94 refused · 13 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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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More application records

  1. Application Refused26/00476/FUL

    Demolition of the existing rear conservatory and detached garage. Construction of part single storey, part two storey rear extension. Loft conversion with rear dormer and front porch.

    80 Stewart Road Chelmsford Essex CM2 9BD

    Received 23 Apr 2026
  2. Prior Approval Not Required26/00011/HHPA

    The construction of a single storey rear extension, which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by a maximum depth of 5.3m, for which the maximum height would be 2.85m, and for which the height of the eaves would be 2.85m.

    33 Jarvis Field Little Baddow Chelmsford Essex CM3 4TP

    Received 8 Apr 2026
  3. Application Permitted26/00477/FUL

    Single storey side extension. New twin wall metal flue and removal of existing chimney.

    October House East Hanningfield Road Sandon Chelmsford Essex CM2 7TQ

    Received 9 Apr 2026
  4. No Objection26/05631/CAT

    T1 Plum reduce tree by 1-2 meters. Reason: The tree has large cavities and needs to have some weight taken out of the top.

    The Gardens The Street Pleshey Chelmsford CM3 1HE

    Received 9 Apr 2026
  5. Application Permitted26/00479/FUL

    Two dwellings to replace existing stables and containers and associated works including landscaping and parking

    Stables At Dowsett Farm Dowsett Lane Ramsden Heath Billericay Essex

    Received 10 Jun 2026
  6. Application Permitted26/00480/FUL

    Single storey rear extension.

    13 Avenue Road Great Baddow Chelmsford CM2 9TY

    Received 29 Apr 2026
  7. Conditions Discharged25/00113/DOC/1

    Condition 3 - Materials

    Land North West Of Doylands Farm Helmons Lane West Hanningfield Chelmsford Essex

    Received 10 Apr 2026
  8. Pending Consideration26/00481/FUL

    Demolition of the existing stables and construction of a four-bedroom self-build chalet style dwelling

    68 Park Lane Ramsden Heath Billericay Essex CM11 1NH

    Received 27 Apr 2026
  9. Prior Approval Not Required26/00012/HHPA

    The construction of a single storey rear extension, which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by a maximum depth of 5m, for which the maximum height would be 3m, and for which the height of the eaves would be 2.4m.

    20 Candytuft Road Springfield Chelmsford Essex CM1 6YS

    Received 10 Apr 2026
  10. Conditions Discharged25/01028/DOC/3

    Condition 3 - BNG Plan

    13 The Oaks Main Road Boreham Chelmsford Essex CM3 3FL

    Received 30 Apr 2026
  11. Conditions Discharged25/01690/DOC/1

    Condition 5 - Ecological Enhancement Strategy Condition 6 - Defined route around the woodland

    Runwell Hall Farm Hoe Lane Rettendon Chelmsford Essex CM3 8DQ

    Received 10 Apr 2026
  12. Conditions Discharged25/01692/DOC/1

    Condition 5 - Ecological Enhancement Strategy Condition 6 - Defined route around the woodland

    Runwell Hall Farm Hoe Lane Rettendon Chelmsford Essex CM3 8DQ

    Received 10 Apr 2026
  13. Application Permitted26/00482/FUL

    Construction of 1 dwelling.

    Honey Tree House Moulsham Street Chelmsford CM2 9AQ

    Received 27 Apr 2026
  14. Application Permitted26/00483/CLOPUD

    Single storey rear extension with two rooflights. Partial conversion of garage. New window to side elevation.

    15 Lindon Road Runwell Wickford Essex SS11 7LR

    Received 21 Apr 2026
  15. Conditions Discharged25/00828/DOC/1

    Condition 3 - Materials Condition 4 - Large scale drawings showing details - Fenestration, including elevations, the setback from face brickwork, sections through the head, jamb and cill, and details of stiles, mullions, meeting rails and glazing bars, Eaves, verges, hips and ridges, Doors, door casings and surrounds;

    100 Main Road Danbury Chelmsford CM3 4DH

    Received 13 Apr 2026
  16. Conditions Discharged24/01773/DOC/3

    Condition No.7 - Materials (walls and bricks)

    Priory Pet & Country Stores Horseshoe Farm Main Road Bicknacre Chelmsford Essex CM3 4EX

    Received 13 Apr 2026
  17. Application Permitted26/00484/FUL

    Retrospective application for the erection of a boundary fence and gate

    1 Mayfield Road Writtle Chelmsford Essex CM1 3EJ

    Received 13 Apr 2026
  18. Prior Approval Not Required26/00485/AG

    A general machinery store extension.

    Leighs Hall Farm Church Lane Little Leighs Chelmsford Essex CM3 1PQ

    Received 13 Apr 2026
  19. Application Permitted26/00486/FUL

    Ramped access

    26 Shakeston Close Writtle Chelmsford Essex CM1 3HS

    Received 13 Apr 2026
  20. Application Permitted26/00558/CLEUD

    Certificate of lawfulness to regularise the use of 81A as a self contained dwelling.

    81A Main Road Great Leighs Chelmsford Essex CM3 1ND

    Received 29 Apr 2026
  21. Application Permitted26/00488/FUL

    Single storey front extension.

    155 Hullbridge Road South Woodham Ferrers Chelmsford CM3 5LN

    Received 14 Apr 2026
  22. No Objection26/05632/CAT

    T1 - Robina Frisia - Reduce by around 3m in height. Reason - to allow more sun light in to garden.

    15A The Green Writtle Chelmsford Essex CM1 3DT

    Received 14 Apr 2026
  23. Unknown22/00001/REQ/16

    Requirement 25 (Archaeology)

    Land North Of A12 East Of Waltham Road Boreham Chelmsford

    Received 13 Apr 2026
  24. Application Permitted26/05078/TPO

    G1 x5 Oak - Reduce back to previous pruning points of circa 1.75-2M, treating the groups canopies as one cohesive crown. Thin entire crown of the group of trees up to 20%. x1 Oak (closest to No10) - Reduce back to previous pruning points of circa 1.75-2M, treating the groups canopies as one cohesive crown. Thin entire crown of the group of trees up to 20%, Sub laterally reduce 1 lowest branch by up to 2m to suitable growth points. Reason - manage the canopy re-growth since the last approved work was undertaken. Ensuring that it is not reduced beyond previous points. It is required to open up the canopy of the group with crown thinning for dappled light. x1 Sycamore southern corner - Coppice at 1m and review new growth, removal of sooty bark. Reason: Sooty bark on branches.

    10 Chinery Close Chelmsford Essex CM1 7QY

    Received 12 May 2026

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