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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465 approved · 94 refused · 13 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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. Pending Consideration26/01167/FUL

    Proposed new roof design & additional windows to previously approved single storey rear extension and new rear patio

    7 Pyne Gate Galleywood Chelmsford Essex CM2 8QG

    Received 25 Aug 2026
  2. No Objection26/01168/OBS3

    Land East Of Great Notley (Hayeswood), North Of Bakers Lane And East Of London Road, Black Notley, Braintree - Outline planning application with all matters reserved except for vehicular access, for the demolition of existing buildings, works to existing listed buildings, and the erection of up to 1,650 new residential dwellings (Class C2 and C3); a primary school (Class F1(a)); early years provision (Class E (f)); a mixed-use neighbourhood centre and local centre (comprising a mix of employment, commercial, retail, and community uses (Class E (a - g)); a Community Centre (Class F2 (b), E (d)) and formal Sports Park; together with new green infrastructure, highways and cycle infrastructure, drainage infrastructure and utilities infrastructure; diversion of Public Rights of Way (PRoW) (Footpath 31 Black Notley); undergrounding of overhead power lines and erection of new termination towers; associated earthworks and noise bund; and all other associated and necessary infrastructure (THE APPLICATION IS ACCOMPANIED BY AN ENVIRONMENTAL STATEMENT).

    Braintree District Council Chelmsford Essex CM7 9HB

    Received 25 Aug 2026
  3. Pending Consideration25/00803/NMAT/1

    Non-material amendment to planning application 25/00803/FUL (Change of use of existing unit from construction equipment sales (Sui Generis) to car showrooms, ancillary aftersales and MOT workshop (Sui Generis) including stripping back of the existing building to its structure, recladding, additional design features and construction of a front extension. Associated access, parking and landscaping works.) Alterations to cladding orientation. Reduction in rear vehicle access door heights. Alterations to extension parapet roof. Introduction of PV panels

    Myrak Ltd County Motor Works Cuton Hall Lane Chelmer Village Chelmsford Essex CM2 6PB

    Received 25 Aug 2026
  4. Pending Consideration22/00032/DOC/2

    Condition 3 Materials, Condition 6 Boundary treatments

    2 Tower Road Writtle Chelmsford Essex CM1 3NR

    Received 25 Aug 2026
  5. Pending Consideration26/01170/FUL

    Proposed single storey rear extension.

    566 Galleywood Road Chelmsford Essex CM2 8BX

    Received 2 Sept 2026
  6. Pending Consideration26/01171/FUL

    Garage conversion to habitable space and side extension

    2A Longmead Avenue Great Baddow Chelmsford Essex CM2 7EE

    Received 26 Aug 2026
  7. Pending Consideration26/00645/DOC/1

    4 - Hard and Soft Landscaping7 - Boundary Treatments

    37 Mildmay Road Chelmsford Essex CM2 0DR

    Received 26 Aug 2026
  8. Pending Consideration26/01172/FUL

    Conversion of roof space into habitable space

    37 Shimbrooks Great Leighs Chelmsford Essex CM3 1SG

    Received 26 Aug 2026
  9. Pending Consideration26/01173/FUL

    Construction of a new dwelling

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

    Received 28 Sept 2026
  10. Application Permitted26/05184/TPO

    T2 Oak (marked T1) - Remove deadwood. T1 oak (marked T2) -Cut back from building by 1m back to previous pruning points, crown list over car park by 1m, clear around lights in car park by 0.5 metres and remove dead wood. Reason: Overhanging the public footpath and encroaching on the Springfield Parish Centre roof and causing drainage issues.

    Springfield Parish Centre St Augustines Way Springfield Chelmsford Essex CM1 6GX

    Received 15 Sept 2026
  11. Pending Consideration26/01174/FUL

    Installation of 9 no. black roof-mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) panels on the west-facing roof slope of the detached barn/car-port.

    Cobblers Mill Road Good Easter Chelmsford Essex CM1 4SH

    Received 15 Sept 2026
  12. Pending Consideration26/01175/LBC

    Installation of 9 no. black roof-mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) panels on the west-facing roof slope of the detached barn/car-port.

    Cobblers Mill Road Good Easter Chelmsford Essex CM1 4SH

    Received 15 Sept 2026
  13. Pending Consideration26/05678/CAT

    G1-Mixed Broadleaf/Coniferous Species x9 - Coppice stems to 0.50m - Reason: defective stems within falling distance of the roadMixed Broadleaf Species (Marked 3) x3 - Coppice stems to 0.50m;Oak (Marked 4) - Sever ivy and remove deadwood;Sycamore (Marked 5)- Sever ivy;G2-Mixed Broadleaf/Coniferous Species x9 - Raise low branches to 5m, remove major deadwood, sever ivy. Coppice diseased and marked stems to 0.50m. - Reason: To preserve tree health;G4-Mixed Broadleaf/Coniferous Species x9 - Raise low branches to 4m over the access, remove deadwood and sever ivy. Pine (marked 1)- remove deadwood

    St Martins Church Wheelers Hill Little Waltham Chelmsford Essex CM3 3LJ

    Received 9 Oct 2026
  14. Pending Consideration21/01759/S73

    Variation of Condition 2 to approved planning application 21/01759/FUL (Proposed first floor front extension over garage and new porch. Single storey rear extension, side extension and partial garage conversion. First floor window to side elevation) to Amendment to front extension. First floor extension omitted and replace with single storey porch extension. This is due to construction and user economics

    5 Longfield Road South Woodham Ferrers Chelmsford Essex CM3 5JN

    Received 26 Aug 2026
  15. Application Permitted26/01177/PIP

    Permission in Principle for the construction of one detached dwelling

    Land At Garage Block West Of 13 Colley Road Great Baddow Chelmsford Essex

    Received 26 Aug 2026
  16. Prior Approval Not Required26/00028/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 4.5m, for which the maximum height would be 3m, and for which the height of the eaves would be 2.85m.

    26 Plymouth Road Chelmsford Essex CM1 6JG

    Received 26 Aug 2026
  17. Pending Consideration26/05185/TPO

    T4 Ash - Crown reduction by 2.5-3m throughout the height and lateral spread of the crown. Reason: To maintain appropriate clearance above areas of regular pedestrian and vehicle use and to retain the tree as safe.

    1 Vicarage Close Roxwell Chelmsford CM1 4LR

    Received 4 Sept 2026
  18. Pending Consideration26/01179/FUL

    Demolition of existing conservatory and construction of single storey rear extension. First-floor side extension. Alterations to fenestration.

    La Deuxieme 112 Downham Road Ramsden Heath Billericay Essex CM11 1QQ

    Received 8 Sept 2026
  19. Pending Consideration26/01180/CUPAMA

    Determination as to whether prior approval of the local authority is required for the change of use of 1st floor, 2nd floor and 3rd floor from Class E to 9 flats (Class C3) (6 x 1bedroom/1person and 3 x studio flats). Existing tearoom at ground floor level remains unchanged.

    Small Talk Tearooms Ltd 25 - 29 Springfield Road Chelmsford CM2 6JE

    Received 27 Aug 2026
  20. Conditions Discharged24/01279/DOC/5

    Condition 4(b) - Historic Recording Report, in line with the WSI.

    Golden Wells Bedfords Farm Road Good Easter Chelmsford Essex CM1 4SQ

    Received 27 Aug 2026
  21. Pending Consideration26/01181/CLOPUD

    Conversion of roof space to habitable accommodation with rear dormer, first floor juliet balcony, first floor side window and rear and front facing rooflights. Single storey rear extension with rooflights and flue and single storey side extension to create bay window. Construction of a detached outbuilding, part demolition and erection of boundary walls; demolition of existing conservatory and shed; and associated internal and external alterations including relocation of front door.

    60 Clements Green Lane South Woodham Ferrers Chelmsford Essex CM3 5JR

    Received 27 Aug 2026
  22. Pending Consideration22/00032/DOC/3

    Condition 7 - Hard and Soft Landscape Works

    2 Tower Road Writtle Chelmsford Essex CM1 3NR

    Received 27 Aug 2026
  23. Pending Consideration26/01185/FUL

    Removal of the existing porch and construction of a new porch.

    31 The Coverts Writtle Chelmsford Essex CM1 3LL

    Received 3 Sept 2026
  24. Pending Consideration26/01186/FUL

    Proposed single storey side and rear extension and internal changes. Alterations to fenestration including the reinstatement of barn doors (held open). Conversion and extension to existing cartlodge to become guest annex. Alterations to the existing parking area. Access ramp to provide level access into barn

    Bulls Lodge Barn Bulls Lodge Farm Generals Lane Boreham Chelmsford Essex CM3 3HN

    Received 27 Aug 2026

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