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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465 approved · 94 refused · 13 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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 Consideration26/01187/LBC

    Proposed single storey side extension, single storey rear extension, with removal of existing openings to connect into barn from each. Internal alterations, reinstatement of original internal doorway into guest bedroom, raising of kitchen floor level for accessibility, rearrangement of internal bedroom accommodation. New mezzanine floors, stairs and liftAlterations to fenestration. Reinstatement of barn doors (held open). Alterations and extension to existing cart lodge for guest annexe. 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
  2. Pending Consideration26/01188/FUL

    Proposed detached double garage

    The Willows Stock Road Stock Ingatestone Essex CM4 9PQ

    Received 27 Aug 2026
  3. Pending Consideration26/05186/TPO

    T2 - London Plane - Crown raise to a height of 4m over the access ramp. Reason: To reduce the risk of vehicle damage.

    TESCO 47 - 53 Springfield Road Chelmsford CM2 6QT

    Received 27 Aug 2026
  4. Pending Consideration26/01189/FUL

    Proposed development of 9 Almshouses with associated open space and parking

    Land North East Of Little Fields Danbury Chelmsford Essex

    Received 27 Aug 2026
  5. Pending Consideration26/01190/FUL

    Conversion of the existing attached garage to habitable accommodation, including increase in roof height. Replacement of the existing garage door with a front window and installation of a new rear window.

    128 Sunrise Avenue Chelmsford Essex CM1 4JR

    Received 27 Aug 2026
  6. Application Permitted25/00486/NMAT/1

    Non-material amendment to planning application 25/00486/FUL (Proposed single storey rear extension, front porch, new rooflight to rear roof slope and internal alterations) Alterations to fenestration on rear ground floor elevation.

    8 Lady Lane Chelmsford CM2 0TF

    Received 28 Aug 2026
  7. Withdrawn26/00029/HHPA

    Single Storey Rear Extension with Flat Roof Over

    2 The Brambles Mayes Lane Sandon Chelmsford Essex CM2 7RP

    Received 28 Aug 2026
  8. Pending Consideration26/01193/FUL

    Construction of temporary bellmouths TB-B094 and TB-B095 located on Chelmsford Road with associated vegetation clearance

    Land South Of Windmill House Chelmsford Road Great Waltham Chelmsford Essex

    Received 21 Sept 2026
  9. Pending Consideration26/01194/FUL

    The construction of two temporary bellmouths including TB-B102 located on a private access road off A1060 Roxwell Road and temporary bellmouth TB-B104 located on Vicarage Road with associated vegetation clearance. Retention of existing bellmouth TB-B103 located with temporary minor alterations.

    Centre Of Pond 183M From Wit's End, Bishops Stortford Road 109M From Unnamed Road Bishops Stortford Road Roxwell Chelmsford

    Received 11 Sept 2026
  10. Pending Consideration26/05682/CAT

    Ash tree - Cut back lowest overhanging branches by 3-4m. Reason: Overhanging neighbouring property and signs of deadwood.

    The Rodney North Hill Little Baddow Chelmsford Essex CM3 4TQ

    Received 7 Sept 2026
  11. Pending Consideration26/01195/FUL

    Construction of a new detached dwelling with associated parking, cart lodge and landscaping. New vehicular crossover.

    Land At Vicarage Road Roxwell Chelmsford

    Received 22 Sept 2026
  12. Unknown26/01196/FUL

    Alteration to existing front window to a timber door with external steps.

    131 - 133 New London Road Chelmsford

    Received 24 Sept 2026
  13. Pending Consideration26/01197/LBC

    Installation of electric vehicle charging unit on east (right hand) side wall.

    St Michaels Cottage The Street Pleshey Chelmsford CM3 1HA

    Received 1 Sept 2026
  14. Pending Consideration26/05679/CAT

    T1 Birch - Remove 2 lower limbs extending into neighbours garden and reduce crown by 1.5-2m, T2 Katsura tree - Cut back by 0.75m to give 1m clearance from neighbour and reduce in height by 1.5-2m, T3 Hawthorn - Height reduction by 1m to clear from bt wire, T4 Hornbeam - Height reduction by 2m to clear electric wire and cut back from road by 0.5m. Reason - maintenance

    Quince Cottage The Tye East Hanningfield Chelmsford Essex CM3 8AA

    Received 11 Sept 2026
  15. Pending Consideration26/01198/FUL

    Erection of two detached dwellings with associated garages,parking, access, private amenity space and landscaping.

    The Gables Priory Lane Bicknacre Chelmsford Essex CM3 4EZ

    Received 28 Sept 2026
  16. Pending Consideration26/01199/FUL

    Demolition of existing buildings and erection of a replacement foodstore with associated vehicle access, car parking, landscaping, engineering and drainage works

    Lidl Stores 2 Waterson Vale Chelmsford Essex CM2 9PB

    Received 10 Sept 2026
  17. Pending Consideration26/01200/FUL

    The installation of a new HVAC system including 4 no. condenser units externally on the second floor level of the site

    Superdrug Former 17 - 18 High Street Chelmsford CM1 1BE

    Received 1 Sept 2026
  18. Pending Consideration26/01201/ADV

    Proposed Installation of two facade signs, 2 x non-illuminated projecting signs and window vinyl.

    17 High Street Chelmsford CM1 1BE

    Received 1 Sept 2026
  19. Conditions Discharged25/01712/DOC/1

    Condition 3 - Materials

    Garnetts Farm Mashbury Road Great Waltham Chelmsford Essex CM3 1EG

    Received 1 Sept 2026
  20. Pending Consideration26/01202/FUL

    Demolition of existing workshop and erection of new workshop for B2 use ancillary to the existing B8 storage use

    Old Chase Farm Hyde Lane Danbury Chelmsford Essex CM3 4LP

    Received 1 Oct 2026
  21. Pending Consideration24/01626/DOC/1

    Condition 3 - Materials, Condition 4 - Boundary treatments, Condition 9 - Surface treatment of vehicular access, Condition 10 - Hardsurfacing, Condition 16 - Hard & Soft Landscaping & Condition 17 - Finished Levels

    Witches Ride Whites Hill Stock Ingatestone Essex CM4 9QD

    Received 1 Sept 2026
  22. Pending Consideration26/01204/CLOPUD

    Loft conversion including hip to gable extension, second floor side window and front facing roof lights.

    33 Avon Road Chelmsford CM1 2JX

    Received 2 Sept 2026
  23. Pending Consideration26/01205/FUL

    Proposed single storey rear/side extension and rear timber pergola connected to extension.

    15 Elronds Rest South Woodham Ferrers Chelmsford Essex CM3 5WW

    Received 2 Sept 2026
  24. Pending Consideration26/01206/FUL

    Single storey side and rear extension. Loft conversion including hip to gable roof extension and rear dormer with second floor side window.

    101 Moulsham Drive Chelmsford Essex CM2 9PY

    Received 9 Sept 2026

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