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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465 approved · 94 refused · 13 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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 Permitted26/05085/TPO

    T1 oak - Reduce by 2m and thin by 15% removing weak and crossing branches. Remove ivy from crown. Reason - to reduce end weight on branches and to improve airflow and reduce sail effect of the crown.

    128 Mill Road Stock Ingatestone CM4 9LR

    Received 20 Apr 2026
  2. Withdrawn26/00506/ADV

    Installation of a digital display sign

    Riverside Ice And Leisure Centre Victoria Road Chelmsford CM1 1FG

    Received 20 Apr 2026
  3. Application Permitted26/00507/FUL

    Proposed loft conversion with rear dormer and four front facing roof lights.

    31 Cherry Garden Road Great Waltham Chelmsford Essex CM3 1DH

    Received 20 Apr 2026
  4. Pending Consideration25/01242/DOC/1

    Condition 3 Details of Finished Levels, Condition 4 Details of Materials, Condition 6 BNG - Final BNG Plan, Condition 7 BNG - Habitat Management and Monitoring (HMMP), Condition 11 Written Scheme of Investigation, Condition 17 CEMP.

    Willow Gate Domsey Lane Little Waltham Chelmsford Essex

    Received 22 Apr 2026
  5. Application Permitted26/00508/PIP

    Permission in principle for a one self build dwelling

    Land South Of 720 Galleywood Road Chelmsford Essex

    Received 20 Apr 2026
  6. Application Permitted26/05086/TPO

    T10 - Oak - Fell. Reason - Proximity to road and property and tree is diseased.

    14 The Bight South Woodham Ferrers Chelmsford CM3 5GJ

    Received 23 Apr 2026
  7. No Objection26/05634/CAT

    T1, T2, T3, T6, T7, T9, T10, T12, T13, T14, T14, T15, T17, T18, T19, T20, T21, T22, T23, T24, T25, T26, 27, T28, T29, T30, T31, T32, T43, T44, T46, T49, T50, T53, T54, T55, T56, T57, T58, T59, T60, T61, T62 - Limes - Crown lift by 2.5m and removal of epicormic growth to a height of 2m on an annual basis for a continuous five year management plan. Reason: For safety of pedestrians and road users.

    Writtle Green The Green Writtle Chelmsford Essex

    Received 15 Jun 2026
  8. Application Permitted26/00510/ADV

    x1 freestanding non illuminated main site ID sign and x2 freestanding non illuminated tenant directory signs.

    Winsford Way Boreham Chelmsford Essex

    Received 8 May 2026
  9. Application Permitted26/00511/FUL

    Single Storey Rear Extension

    124 Falmouth Road Chelmsford Essex CM1 6JB

    Received 21 Apr 2026
  10. Prior Approval Not Required26/00014/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 8m, for which the maximum height would be 2.5m, and for which the height of the eaves would be 2.5m.

    23 Horse And Groom Lane Galleywood Chelmsford Essex CM2 8PJ

    Received 20 Apr 2026
  11. Application Permitted26/00512/CLOPUD

    Loft conversion with hip to gable and rear box dormer including 2x roof lights, materials to match existing materials on main roof

    22 Kingston Crescent Chelmsford Essex CM2 6DN

    Received 21 Apr 2026
  12. Application Permitted26/00513/FUL

    Demolition of the existing bungalow, garage and outbuildings and the erection of a replacement detached house with attached double garage.

    Leybourne Loves Green Highwood Chelmsford Essex CM1 3QH

    Received 29 Apr 2026
  13. Conditions Discharged25/00738/DOC/1

    Condition 4 - Large scale drawings - Condenser screening

    Office 1 104 New London Road Chelmsford

    Received 21 Apr 2026
  14. Pending Consideration26/00514/FUL

    Construction of new outbuilding

    12 Rushbrook Avenue Runwell Wickford SS11 7HE

    Received 20 May 2026
  15. Application Permitted26/05087/TPO

    T6, T7 & T8 x3 Oaks (Marked G1 and G2 on map) - Reduce western aspect up to 2.5m to suitable pruning points to give a 2.5m clearanceT4 Oak (Marked T1 on Map) - Reduce eastern aspect over parking space 71 by 1.5m and lift over parking spaces by 3m

    Land North Of Former Belsteads Hall Farm White Hart Lane Springfield Chelmsford

    Received 1 May 2026
  16. Application Refused26/00515/FUL

    Dropped kerb and hard standing

    72 Cherwell Drive Chelmsford Essex CM1 2JL

    Received 6 May 2026
  17. Application Refused26/05088/TPO

    T16 - Oak - Crown reduction by 3m back to previous points. Crown thin by 10%. Crown lift to 6m. Reason - Tree hasn't been cut for a number of years

    11 Taffrail Gardens South Woodham Ferrers Chelmsford Essex CM3 5WH

    Received 20 May 2026
  18. Application Permitted25/00258/S73

    Variation of condition 2 to approved planning permission 25/00258/FUL (Demolition of existing garden room and construction of proposed domestic art studio) Alterations to roof, materials and external openings.

    Heathfield Dowsett Lane Stock Ingatestone Essex CM11 1JH

    Received 6 May 2026
  19. Application Permitted26/00517/FUL

    Proposed single storey side and rear extensions, front porch and removal of chimney.

    1 Kelvedon Close Chelmsford Essex CM1 4DG

    Received 22 Apr 2026
  20. Application Permitted26/05089/TPO

    T1 Kashmir birch - Reduce northeastern aspect to create 2 m clearance from the dwelling. Reduce the remaining aspects by 1 - 1.5 m maximum to suitable pruning points. Reason: General maintenance to manage the size of the tree and ensure it remains suitable for its location.

    13 Elronds Rest South Woodham Ferrers Chelmsford Essex CM3 5WW

    Received 22 Apr 2026
  21. Application Permitted26/00518/ADV

    Internally illuminated fascia and projecting sign

    The Co-operative Bank 11 Market Road Chelmsford Essex CM1 1XA

    Received 22 Apr 2026
  22. Application Permitted26/00519/FUL

    Single Storey Front Porch

    23 Horse And Groom Lane Galleywood Chelmsford Essex CM2 8PJ

    Received 7 May 2026
  23. Application Permitted26/00520/FUL

    Demolition of existing garage and construction of part single storey, part two storey side and rear extension.

    2 Belmonde Drive Springfield Chelmsford CM1 6TY

    Received 22 Apr 2026
  24. Application Refused26/05090/TPO

    T5 (T1 on map) Large Oak - Located on land next to 126 St Lukes Way - Reduce whole crown by 2.5m. Reason: Too large for its location and there is cavity running along the trunk.

    126 St Lukes Way Wickford SS11 7GE

    Received 22 Apr 2026

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