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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465 approved · 94 refused · 13 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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 Permitted26/01070/FUL

    Part single, part two-storey rear extension

    37 Humber Road Chelmsford Essex CM1 7PE

    Received 6 Aug 2026
  2. Application Permitted26/01071/CLOPUD

    Demolition of existing conservatory and construction of new single storey extension

    6 Middleton Row South Woodham Ferrers Chelmsford Essex CM3 5WE

    Received 6 Aug 2026
  3. Application Permitted26/01072/FUL

    Construction of a Horse Room to accommodate a mechanical horse.

    Barrow Farm Metsons Lane Highwood Chelmsford Essex CM1 3QZ

    Received 6 Aug 2026
  4. Unknown25/00239/S73

    Variation of condition 1 to planning application 25/00239/PRIOR (Determination as to whether the prior approval of the local planning authority is required for the change of use of Commercial Building to Mixed Use, comprising Commercial Use at ground floor and two dwellings at first floor (Class G)) Alteration for flat 2 to be altered from a 1bed unit to a 2 bed unit

    74 Baddow Road Chelmsford CM2 7PJ

    Received 6 Aug 2026
  5. Application Permitted26/05168/TPO

    T1 oak - Reduce the western aspect overhanging the rear garden of No.9 Apple Way, 1.5 - 2 m back to previous pruning points - Reason: General maintenance.

    9 Apple Way Great Baddow Chelmsford CM2 9HX

    Received 6 Aug 2026
  6. Application Refused26/01073/FUL

    Proposed partial garage conversion

    7 William Porter Close Chelmsford Garden Community Chelmsford CM1 6AN

    Received 6 Aug 2026
  7. Pending Consideration26/01074/FUL

    Proposed two storey front extension, side extension, rear extension with the addition of a roof awning, and alterations to fenestration

    17 Chichester Drive Chelmsford Essex CM1 7RY

    Received 25 Aug 2026
  8. Application Permitted26/01075/FUL

    Two storey rear extension

    33 Chelmerton Avenue Great Baddow Chelmsford Essex CM2 9RF

    Received 7 Aug 2026
  9. Conditions Discharged25/01283/DOC/1

    Condition 3 - Materials Condition 4 - Boundary Treatments

    Whitesmiths Cow Watering Lane Writtle Chelmsford Essex CM1 3SB

    Received 7 Aug 2026
  10. Application Permitted26/01079/FUL

    Proposed ramped access

    31 Orton Close Margaretting Ingatestone Essex CM4 9JN

    Received 7 Aug 2026
  11. No Objection26/01081/CM

    : EIA Scoping Opinion Request: Continuation of development of "Winning and working of sand and gravel, the erection of a processing plant and ready mix concrete and mortar plants, workshop and weighbridge and office." permitted by ESS/147/20/CHL without compliance with conditions: 2 (application details), 5 (phasing of working and restoration), 25 (confirmation of restation levels), 56 (Flood Risk Assessment), 57 (Embedded environmental mitigation), 58 (Ecological mitigation and enhancement), 60 (CEMP), 62 (LEMP), 66 (timescale for beneficial use following restoration), 67 (restoration details), 69 (planting details), 70 (aftercare details for woodland and agriculture), and 71 (aftercare details for habitats) made under Section 73 to allow amended restoration and aftercare details until and if the land is developed as part of Zone 2 of the Chelmsford Garden Community.

    Hanson Aggregates Ltd Bulls Lodge Quarry Generals Lane Boreham Chelmsford Essex CM3 3HR

    Received 7 Aug 2026
  12. No Objection26/01082/CM

    EIA Scoping Opinion Request: Continuation of development of "Winning and working of sand and gravel." permitted by ESS/148/20/CHL (incorporating ESS/37/15/CHL) without compliance with conditions: 2 (Application details), 16 (confirmation of restoration level), 24 (subsoil levels), 45 (flood Risk Assessment), 46 (Embedded environmental mitigation), 47 (Ecological mitigation and enhancement), 50 (CEMP), 51 (LEMP), 58 (timescale for beneficial use following restoration), 59 (restoration details), 60 (planting details), 61 (aftercare details for woodland and agriculture), and 62 (aftercare scheme for habitats) made under Section 73 to allow amended restoration and aftercare details until and if the land is developed as part of Zone 2 of the Chelmsford Garden Community

    Hanson Aggregates Bulls Lodge Quarry Generals Lane Boreham Chelmsford Essex CM3 3HR

    Received 7 Aug 2026
  13. Application Permitted26/01083/FUL

    First floor front extension and lean-to roof over existing adjacent flat roof.

    97 Linnet Drive Chelmsford Essex CM2 8AG

    Received 7 Aug 2026
  14. Application Permitted26/01084/FUL

    First floor side and rear extension. Single storey rear infill extension.

    72 Lucas Avenue Chelmsford Essex CM2 9JW

    Received 7 Aug 2026
  15. Application Permitted26/01085/FUL

    Proposed Single storey rear extension including a new party wall.

    21 Mitton Vale Chelmer Village Chelmsford Essex CM2 6UZ

    Received 10 Aug 2026
  16. Pending Decision26/01086/LBC

    Proposed installation of acrylic signage and illuminated sign behind glazing. Shop front repainted, existing awning retained, and internal alterations and installation of new HVAC system.

    17 High Street Chelmsford CM1 1BE

    Received 10 Aug 2026
  17. Application Permitted26/01087/FUL

    Proposed loft conversion with roof lights, and single storey rear extensions.

    14 Wallace Crescent Chelmsford CM2 9QL

    Received 10 Aug 2026
  18. Application Refused26/01088/FUL

    Construction of 2 detached dwellings with carports, associated landscaping and a new vehicular access point.

    Land East Of Myjoy Woodhill Road Sandon Chelmsford Essex

    Received 10 Aug 2026
  19. Application Refused26/05169/TPO

    T11 & T12 Oaks - Fell. Reason: Due to condition and the location next to the road.

    2A Mill Lane Danbury Chelmsford Essex CM3 4LF

    Received 17 Aug 2026
  20. Pending Consideration26/05170/TPO

    T17 lime (Marked T1 on plan)- Reduce crown by 2.5-3m, Crown lift by 1m, 5m max above ground level. Reason - Maintenance

    28 Canterbury Way Chelmsford Essex CM1 2XN

    Received 25 Aug 2026
  21. Conditions Discharged22/00721/DOC/3

    Condition 3 - Programme of archaeological work

    Land Adjacent 14 Creekview Road South Woodham Ferrers Chelmsford Essex CM3 5GU

    Received 7 Sept 2026
  22. Pending Consideration26/01089/FUL

    Demolition of existing buildings and erection of 3 dwellings with associated landscaping and parking. New private internal road to allow access to proposed dwellings. Widening of existing highway and kerb realignment to allow for increased visibility splays and access to the site. Proposed new footpth connection/route.

    Site North Of Poplars Domsey Lane Chelmsford Garden Community Chelmsford Essex

    Received 10 Aug 2026
  23. No Objection26/05666/CAT

    T1 - Alder/Horse Chestnut-Reduce lateral branches back by 2.5m.

    Hillrise Copt Hill Danbury Chelmsford Essex CM3 4NN

    Received 10 Aug 2026
  24. Application Permitted26/00006/NMAT/1

    Non Material Amendment for planning permission 26/00006/FUL ( Single-storey side extension with roof lantern and bay window. ) Minor alteration to the footprint/profile and alignment of the approved front boundary brick wall.

    23 Chancellor Avenue Chelmer Village Chelmsford Essex CM2 6WS

    Received 10 Aug 2026

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