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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465 approved · 94 refused · 13 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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. Pending Consideration23/00194/DOC/2

    Condition 15: Pease Place external finishesCondition 18: Cycle Parking

    Play Area Payne Place East Hanningfield Chelmsford Essex

    Received 20 Aug 2026
  2. Pending Consideration26/01146/FUL

    Proposed two storey detached dwelling house with extended vehicular crossover, bin and bin store, car parking, new boundary treatments, and landscaping.

    Site At 11 Storms Way Chelmer Village Chelmsford

    Received 3 Sept 2026
  3. Pending Consideration26/01147/FUL

    Front, side and rear infil extensions. Addition of first floor. Internal and external alterations.

    Haldon The Common Galleywood Chelmsford Essex CM2 8JX

    Received 3 Sept 2026
  4. No Objection26/05674/CAT

    5x lime trees (marked T1 on map) to be trimmed back to fence line by 1.5 metres. Reason: To repeat maintenance works previously undertaken approximately three years ago, tidying and managing the overhanging growth while retaining the overall natural form, amenity value and health of the trees.

    26A High Street Great Baddow Chelmsford CM2 7HQ

    Received 9 Sept 2026
  5. No Objection26/05675/CAT

    x1 Cherry Tree - Fell. Reason: Damaging shed/outbuilding.

    Church Housen Chelmsford Road Great Waltham Chelmsford Essex

    Received 21 Aug 2026
  6. Pending Consideration26/01148/FUL

    Proposed lifting of roof to create first floor. Two storey side extension.

    The Old Stables Rysley Little Baddow Chelmsford Essex CM3 4DD

    Received 4 Sept 2026
  7. Pending Consideration20/01972/S73/1

    Variation of Conditions 5(b), 6, 10, 11 and 14 to approved planning application 20/01972/FUL (Proposed change of use from light industrial unit (B8) to residential (C3) with associated works) to revise the lighting, parking, access and landscaping schemes.

    The Old Hanger Ingatestone Road Stock Ingatestone Essex CM4 9PD

    Received 7 Oct 2026
  8. Pending Consideration26/01154/FUL

    Demolition of existing chalet style dwelling house and garage and proposed replacement detached dwelling house and garage.

    The Bungalow Rectory Lane Battlesbridge Wickford Essex SS11 7QR

    Received 7 Sept 2026
  9. Pending Consideration26/01155/FUL

    Demolition of existing rear flat roof extension, conservatory & garage. Erection of new single storey rear extension. Alterations to fenestration. Proposed PV panels.

    3 The Drive Chelmsford Essex CM1 4JS

    Received 21 Aug 2026
  10. Withdrawn26/00027/HHPA

    3.5m single storey rear extension double door with side windows opening toward the rear garden

    11 Cowdrie Way Chelmer Village Chelmsford Essex CM2 6GL

    Received 24 Aug 2026
  11. Pending Consideration26/01156/CLOPUD

    Loft Conversion within existing roof, Skylights to front and rear side of roof that will not protrude more than the permissible limits from the plane of the roof. Internal alterations.

    11 Cowdrie Way Chelmer Village Chelmsford Essex CM2 6GL

    Received 24 Aug 2026
  12. Pending Consideration26/01157/FUL

    Change of use of existing redundant stables to yoga/pilates studio and dog training facility and proposed single storey extension.

    Land South Of Park Lodge Park Lane Ramsden Heath Billericay Essex

    Received 4 Sept 2026
  13. Pending Consideration26/01158/FUL

    Proposed single storey rear extension

    281 Springfield Road Chelmsford CM1 7RB

    Received 24 Aug 2026
  14. Pending Consideration26/05676/CAT

    x1 Apple Tree in back garden of 100 main road - Prune by up to 4m.

    100 Main Road Danbury Chelmsford CM3 4DH

    Received 4 Sept 2026
  15. Pending Consideration26/01159/FUL

    Proposed boundary fence.

    11 The Lindens Stock Ingatestone Essex CM4 9NH

    Received 24 Aug 2026
  16. Pending Consideration26/05182/TPO

    G1 (T1) Oak - Re- pollard by 3-4m to previous points and deadwood. Reason: To help improve ground flora and management.G1 (T2) Oak - Crown lift epicormic growth by 3-4m.

    Champions Lodge Burnham Road South Woodham Ferrers Chelmsford CM3 5QP

    Received 24 Aug 2026
  17. Pending Decision26/01160/PIP

    Permission in Principle for development of between 6 and 9 no. dwellings

    Land North Of Meadowgate Stock Ingatestone Essex

    Received 24 Aug 2026
  18. Pending Consideration26/01161/FUL

    Erection of a garage outbuilding containing 8 garages and the replacement of an existing outbuilding to provide guest accommodation.

    Danecourt Copt Hill Danbury Chelmsford Essex CM3 4NW

    Received 24 Aug 2026
  19. Pending Consideration26/01162/FUL

    Retrospective application for the retention of a storage container associated with maintenance of the land

    Land North Of The Old Coal Yard Little Waltham Road Broomfield Chelmsford Essex

    Received 24 Aug 2026
  20. Pending Consideration25/00833/S73

    Variation of Condition 2, 3, 4, 6, 7 & 10 to approved planning application 25/00833/FUL (Demolition of the existing house and outbuildings, erection of a new detached dwelling house with garage and associated operational development) to rewording conditions in accordance with submitted documents.

    Nightingales Well Lane Danbury Chelmsford Essex CM3 4AB

    Received 24 Aug 2026
  21. No Objection26/05677/CAT

    T1 - Oak Tree - Front boundary - Prune the lower branches outside the fence by 4.5m and lower crown raised by 1.5m. Prune branches inside fence by 3m and lower branches raised by 1m. Reason: Obstructing street lighting.

    37 Maldon Road Danbury Chelmsford CM3 4QL

    Received 26 Aug 2026
  22. Pending Consideration26/01164/FUL

    Conversion of existing 2 dwellings into 1 dwellinghouse. Addition of new front porch canopy. Internal and external alterations.

    Imbirds Cottages Souther Cross Road Good Easter Chelmsford Essex CM1 4RU

    Received 8 Sept 2026
  23. No Objection26/01165/CM

    Proposed new landscaping (to include paving and areas of grass) to replace existing hard landscaping

    Baddow Hall Junior School New Road Great Baddow Chelmsford CM2 7QZ

    Received 25 Aug 2026
  24. Pending Consideration26/01166/ADV

    x1 Care home name sign to gable wall on front elevation, x2 freestanding care home post signs

    Chelmsford Manor Care Home 636 - 642 Galleywood Road Chelmsford Essex CM2 8BY

    Received 4 Sept 2026

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