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Chelmsford City Council
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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465 approved · 94 refused · 13 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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. Withdrawn26/01224/FUL

    Demolition of existing conservatory and proposal of two storey rear extension, garage conversion and new front entrance canopy and bay window.

    Blue House Farm Chelmsford Road Good Easter Chelmsford Essex CM1 4PU

    Received 15 Sept 2026
  2. Pending Consideration26/01225/FUL

    The Proposed Development comprises the construction of two temporary bellmouth accesses onto Goodmans Lane with associated vegetation clearance.

    Land South East Of Lowley Farm Goodmans Lane Great Leighs Chelmsford Essex

    Received 15 Sept 2026
  3. Pending Consideration26/00381/DOC/2

    Condition 2 - Materials. Condition 3 - Boundary treatments. Condition 4 - Hard and Soft Landscaping. Condition 7 - Water Efficiency Calculations. Condition 8 - Driveway Surface Material. Condition 9 - Hardstanding.

    Tokleys Cottage Breeds Road Great Waltham Chelmsford CM3 1EE

    Received 4 Sept 2026
  4. Pending Consideration26/01226/CLEUD

    Certificate of lawfulness to regularise the utility and car parking space works relating to planning permission 16/00353/FUL dated 21st April 2016 concerning one bedroomed outbuilding in rear garden

    9 Tyrells Close Chelmsford Essex CM2 6BT

    Received 7 Sept 2026
  5. Pending Consideration26/05683/CAT

    9x Lawson Cypresses (G1 shown on plan) - reduce height to previous cut point approximately 2m.1x Sycamore (T1 shown on plan) - reduce height by 3 - 4 metres to previous pruning points and cut down basal growth.1x Cherry (T2 shown on plan) - reduce height by 3 metres.

    Eves Orchard Copt Hill Danbury Chelmsford Essex CM3 4NN

    Received 17 Sept 2026
  6. Pending Consideration26/05193/TPO

    T1 - Willow (In rear garden, overhanging a public footpath) - Pollard to 4.5-5m high, 1m above main union - Reason: Previously lost a large bough which has left a large tear in the trunk which will decay and present a future structural issue. It also has hollow cavities in the upper crown;T1 - Oak (rear garden, overhanging a public footpath) - Crown reduction of 6m from upper crown - Reason: The tree is dangerous in our opinion, with cavities and rot.

    Tudor House Penny Royal Road Danbury Chelmsford Essex CM3 4ED

    Received 7 Sept 2026
  7. Pending Consideration26/01227/FUL

    Construction of a temporary bellmouth access and associated works along the B1008 Essex Regiment Way. The temporary bellmouth will be positioned on the eastern side of the B1008 and will provide direct access from the public highway

    Land South West Of Little Stonage Farm Essex Regiment Way Great Waltham Chelmsford Essex

    Received 16 Sept 2026
  8. Pending Consideration25/00754/NMAT/1

    Non Material Amendment for planning permission -25/00754/FUL - (Two storey glazed front entrance porch) Reduce proposal to single storey front entrance porch.

    204 Main Road Great Leighs Chelmsford Essex CM3 1NS

    Received 15 Sept 2026
  9. Pending Consideration26/01229/FUL

    Proposed single storey rear extension.

    2 Seventh Avenue Chelmsford Essex CM1 4EE

    Received 15 Sept 2026
  10. Pending Consideration26/01231/LBC

    Painted sign to north elevation, new ground floor coverings, replacement external soil vent pipes to south elevation, relocation of EV charging point.

    1 - 2 Pratts Farm Cottages Pratts Farm Lane Chelmsford Garden Community Chelmsford Essex CM3 3PR

    Received 7 Sept 2026
  11. Pending Consideration26/05194/TPO

    T1 - Oak - Reduce the crown in height and lateral spread by approximately 2.5m, cutting back to suitable growth points. Reason: To manage the tree at an appropriate size for its location while retaining its natural form and amenity value.T2 - Oak - Reduce the crown in height and lateral spread by approximately 2.5m, cutting back to suitable growth points. Remove epicormic growth from the main stem. Prune to provide a minimum 1.5m clearance to the building. Reason: to maintain suitable clearance of the building whilst retaining a balanced and natural crown form. T3 & T4 - Oak - Reduce crowns in height and lateral spread by approximately 2.5m, cutting back to suitable growth points. Reason: To manage the trees at an appropriate size for its location while retaining its natural form and amenity value.

    Two Oaks Ladywell Lane Sandon Chelmsford Essex CM2 7AE

    Received 16 Sept 2026
  12. Pending Consideration26/01232/FUL

    Proposed demolition of existing rear conservatory and erection of new single storey rear extension. Partial conversion of existing garage and alterations to fenestration.

    7 Begonia Close Springfield Chelmsford CM1 6NL

    Received 16 Sept 2026
  13. Pending Consideration26/01233/FUL

    Erection of a detached single-storey, single-occupancy care unit with associated patio, access paths, landscaping, drainage and photovoltaic panels, for use as an integral part of the existing C2 specialist adult care facility.

    Great Oaks The Common East Hanningfield Chelmsford Essex CM3 8AL

    Received 22 Sept 2026
  14. Unknown26/01234/FUL

    Construction of temporary bellmouths TB-B086 and TB-B087 and associated vegetation clearance located on on Paulk Hall Lane.

    Land North Of Goodmans Farm Paulk Hall Lane Great Leighs Chelmsford Essex

    Received 17 Sept 2026
  15. Pending Consideration26/00206/NMAT/1

    Non-material amendment to Planning Application 26/00206/FUL (Proposed two storey side extension. Single storey front and rear extensions. Proposed dropped kerb and new hardstanding.) Alteration to brickwork.

    14 Smithers Drive Great Baddow Chelmsford Essex CM2 7JP

    Received 8 Sept 2026
  16. Application Permitted25/01629/NMAT/1

    Non Material Amendment For Planning Permission - 25/01629/FUL (Proposed front, side and rear extensions) Small alterations to the front elevation where a material change was made to fully render the front elevation. Minor increase in the width of the front extension to square off with the main front wall.

    74 Patching Hall Lane Chelmsford Essex CM1 4DB

    Received 8 Sept 2026
  17. Pending Consideration26/05684/CAT

    1x robinia tree reduce by 2-2.5m back to old points and re shape. Reason: General maintenance. 1x beach tree reduce by 2-2.5m and re shape and remove all dead wood. Reason: General maintenance and remove weight from over extending branches.

    239 New London Road Chelmsford CM2 9AA

    Received 8 Sept 2026
  18. Pending Consideration26/01237/PIP

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

    Land North Of Chickdene Farm Windsor Road Downham Billericay Essex

    Received 8 Sept 2026
  19. Conditions Discharged25/01518/DOC/3

    Condition 4 - Materials, Condition 9 - Hard & Soft Landscaping & Condition 10 - Cycle Storage

    The Oaks Main Road Boreham Chelmsford Essex

    Received 23 Apr 2026
  20. Pending Consideration26/05195/TPO

    T8 Pine - Cut lower branch back to main stem. Reason: Safety of vehicles.

    137 Beehive Lane Great Baddow Chelmsford CM2 9RX

    Received 8 Sept 2026
  21. Conditions Discharged25/01713/DOC/1

    Condition 3 - Large scale drawings

    Garnetts Farm Mashbury Road Great Waltham Chelmsford Essex CM3 1EG

    Received 1 Sept 2026
  22. Unknown26/01241/CLEUD

    Certificate of lawfulness to regularise car parking for residential premises.

    Land Opposite 6-8 Pump Lane Danbury Chelmsford Essex

    Received 17 Sept 2026
  23. Pending Consideration26/01242/FUL

    Single storey rear extension.

    96 Longfield Road South Woodham Ferrers Chelmsford Essex CM3 5JJ

    Received 9 Sept 2026
  24. Pending Consideration26/05688/CAT

    Willow - Pollard back to 5m. Reason: Broken limbs due to weather conditions

    44 The Street Little Waltham Chelmsford Essex CM3 3NS

    Received 21 Sept 2026

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