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Chelmsford planning applications
12,632 applications. 87% approved. 55 days to decide.
As of October 2026, PlanIndex holds 12,632 planning applications from Chelmsford. 948 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 87% of clear-cut outcomes approved.
Chelmsford: 879 applications received in the last year, 948 decisions published.
Chelmsford takes a median of 55 days to decide a planning application. See how that compares.
All applications
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26/01420/OUT Awaiting decision
Land North Of Rolphs Farm Main Road Broomfield Chelmsford
Outline application for one detached dwelling with all matters reserved.
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26/05243/TPO Awaiting decision
1 Cringle Lock South Woodham Ferrers Chelmsford Essex CM3 5WJ
T4 Maple (Marked T1 on map) - Reduce the crown by 2 metres in height and lateral spread. Cut back to suitable growth points leaving a balance natural crown. Reason for works - To manage the size and spread of the crown, improve clearance from the roadside, footpath and garage roof and maintain a balanced crown appropriate for the trees location. T3 Oak (Marked T2 on map) - Reduce the crown by 1.5-2m in height and lateral spread back to the previous established pruning points, leaving a balanced natural crown. Remove significant deadwood throughout the crown. Reason for works - To manage the size and spread of the crown, return the tree to its previous established pruning points, improve overall crown balance and remove signification deadwood general tree management and safety.
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26/00037/HHPA Awaiting decision
Iphigenia Woodham Road Rettendon Wickford Essex SS11 7QW
Single storey rear extension projecting 6m from the rear of the original property
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23/00195/NMAT/2 Decided
Garages Rear Of 27 Medway Close Chelmsford Essex
Non Material Amendment for planning permission - 23/00195/FUL- (AMENDED SCHEME: updated Transport Statement/Flood Risk Assessment/ changes to fenestration) Demolition of existing garaging and redevelopment to provide 6 new affordable homes with associated access improvements, parking, private amenity space and land) - To vary the wording of Condition 20
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26/05224/TPO Awaiting decision
Street Record Cavendish Gardens Chelmsford Essex
T1 Hawthorn -Fronting St margarets road - Fell. Reason: Tree is declining and unsafe ; T3 Oak- Deadwooded to prevent limbs falling onto members of the public; G1 includes: london planes, silver birches, limes, oaks all others are low level mixed species- Lift by 1.5-2m to the sanford road side to improve visibility and ensure pedestrians, cyclists and large vehicles can safely use the road; T5 Lime - Cut back and lift the lime tree thats low limbs are pertruding into the car park by 2.5m
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26/01402/FUL Awaiting decision
74A Brock Hill Runwell Wickford SS11 7NR
Retrospective planning application for the in filling of an existing man-made pond
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26/01466/OBS3 Awaiting decision
Maldon District Council Chelmsford Essex CM9 5DL
Proposal: Erection of single new build detached dwelling with associated landscaping Location: Land At Woodside Cottage Southend Road Woodham Mortimer
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26/01469/OBS3 Awaiting decision
Maldon District Council Chelmsford Essex CM9 5DL
Proposal: Extension and conversion of the existing dwelling to create 2no semi detached dwellings and associated landscaping. Location: Woodside Cottage Southend Road Woodham Mortimer Maldon
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26/01428/FUL Awaiting decision
Westbourne The Causeway Great Baddow CM2 7JX
Proposed single storey rear extension with internal alterations and changes to roof
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26/01459/OBS3 Awaiting decision
The Planning Inspectorate Chelmsford Bypass Chelmsford Essex
Proposed application by Dengie Peninsula Energy Park Limited (the applicant) for an Order granting Development Consent for the Dengie Peninsula Energy Park (the proposed development)
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26/01376/FUL Awaiting decision
3 Firs Drive Writtle Chelmsford Essex CM1 3EF
Demolition of existing detached garage and construction of a new single storey detached residential annex
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25/01266/S73/1 Awaiting decision
1 Kilnfield Barns Chignal Road Chignal Smealy Chelmsford Essex CM1 4GR
Variation of condition 1 to approved planning application 25/01266/FUL (Extension of existing carport to create additional double garage. Retrospective change of use of land to garden) Width of garage to be reduced.
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26/01414/CLOPUD Awaiting decision
49 Partridge Avenue Chelmsford Essex CM1 4JG
Proposed conversion of carport into habitable space. Replacement of the existing conservatory with single storey side extension, with internal alterations, and changes to fenestration
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25/01668/S73 Awaiting decision
64 School Road Downham Billericay Essex CM11 1QN
Variation of Condition 2 to approved planning application 25/01668/FUL (Demolition of existing dwelling and outbuildings and replacement with new dwelling and ancillary outbuilding) to Creation of basement and utilisation of loft space within approved design, adjustments to rear glazing, removal of external staircase and introduction of staircase to basement for services
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20/01883/S73/1 Awaiting decision
6A Lynfords Drive Runwell Wickford Essex SS11 7PP
Variation of condition 9 to planning application 20/01883/S73 (Variation of conditions 2 and 3 to planning permission 20/01883/FUL (demolition of existing commercial unit and construction of new dwelling) to change the elevations to include a first floor dormer window and roof lights at the rear and to change the materials to allow construction of all walls in brick) To allow the window on the northern elevation of the first floor of Moat House Farm to be top hung and not capable of being opened more than 130mm.
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26/01427/CLOPUD Awaiting decision
11 Gardiner Way Chelmsford Garden Community Chelmsford CM1 6BS
Addition of 7 flush to the roof plain roof light windows for a loft conversion with dark frames to match the roof and windows
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26/05703/CAT Awaiting decision
16A Church Street Great Baddow Chelmsford Essex CM2 7HZ
2x laurel hedge - trim by 0.1m back to previous points. Reason - general maintenance.
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26/00036/HHPA Awaiting decision
25 Ponds Road Galleywood Chelmsford Essex CM2 8QP
The construction of a single storey rear extension, which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by a maximum depth of 8m, for which the maximum height would be 3m, and for which the height of the eaves would be 2.9m The extension projects 8.0m beyond the rear wall of the original dwellinghouse. It has a maximum height of 3.0m and an eaves height of 2.875m. It is no wider than the original house and does not extend beyond either side wall. The nearest side boundary is 1.2m away. It has a flat roof finished in GRP, facing brick walls to match the existing house, and windows and doors to match the existing. There are no side windows facing the boundaries; the only side opening is a door into the garden. No change of use. The extension provides an enlarged kitchen, living and dining area for the existing single-family dwelling house (Use Class C3).
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26/01362/CLOPUD Awaiting decision
16 Hillside Grove Chelmsford Essex CM2 9DA
Proposed loft conversion to habitable space including hip to gable roof enlargement and construction of a rear dormer, installation of two front facing rooflights and glazed guarding to the rear dormer opening. Alterations to the existing fenestration and external doors.
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26/01382/FUL Awaiting decision
Land North Of Hilltops Southend Road Sandon Chelmsford Essex
Construction of two dwellings and garages. Formation of new access.
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26/01341/ADV Awaiting decision
Flat The Black Bull 244 Rainsford Road Chelmsford CM1 2PN
Proposed installation of illuminated and non-illuminated signage to existing building.
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26/05702/CAT Awaiting decision
Block 43 To 53 Redmayne Drive Chelmsford Essex
3x Lime (marked T1, T2 and T3 on plan) - cut back by 2.5m. Reason - to stop debris falling onto cars parked below.
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26/01444/FUL Awaiting decision
54 Brassie Wood Chelmsford Garden Community Chelmsford Essex CM3 3FQ
Infill of the existing open-sided carport beneath the existing terrace to create an enclosed space, together with associated alterations to the driveway layout to retain off-street parking provision for two vehicles.
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26/01445/FUL Awaiting decision
13 Villiers Place Boreham Chelmsford CM3 3JW
Single storey rear extension
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26/01437/CLOPUD Awaiting decision
192 Galleywood Road Great Baddow Chelmsford Essex CM2 8NB
Construction of a single storey garden building.
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26/01443/FUL Awaiting decision
9 Longleat Close Chelmsford Essex CM1 4DQ
Proposed single-storey rear extension, alterations to the existing garage roof to form a pitched roof, extension of the existing rear roof to create a covered canopy, and alterations to the front bay window, including roof modifications and boxing in beneath the window.
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26/00648/DOC/1 Awaiting decision
Downham Hall Castledon Road Downham Billericay Essex CM11 1LG
Condition 4 - Biodiversity Net Gain Plan, Condition 5 - Materials, Condition 6 - Large scale drawings - windows, doors, eaves, ridge, external staircase, parapet & vents
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26/01398/FUL Awaiting decision
Hyde Hall Creephedge Lane Woodham Ferrers Chelmsford Essex CM3 8ET
Underground water pipework
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26/01319/FUL Awaiting decision
The Black Bull Main Road Margaretting Ingatestone Essex CM4 9JA
Retention of works to form extension to existing car park. Proposed minor works associated with car park to include landscape planting.
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26/01276/FUL Awaiting decision
9 Old Croft Close Good Easter Chelmsford Essex CM1 4SJ
Proposed vehicular crossover.
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25/01769/NMAT/1 Awaiting decision
19 Waterson Vale Chelmsford Essex CM2 9PB
Non Material Amendment for planning permission - 25/01769/FUL - (Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of single storey rear extension and conservatory.) Replace infill conservatory arrangement with a continuous rear extension.
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23/00116/NMAT/1 Awaiting decision
Land Rear Of 17 To 37 Beachs Drive Chelmsford
Non Material Amendment for planning permission - 23/00116/FUL - (Demolition of the existing buildings and structures and construction of 18 new dwellings with associated parking, private amenity space, open space, hard and soft landscaping and pedestrian) Application for non-material amendments to Conditions 3, 4 & 5
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23/00116/DOC/4 Awaiting decision
Land Rear Of 17 To 37 Beachs Drive Chelmsford
Condition 4 - Contamination
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23/00116/DOC/2 Awaiting decision
Land Rear Of 17 To 37 Beachs Drive Chelmsford
Condition 5a - Written scheme of investigation
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23/00116/DOC/3 Awaiting decision
Land Rear Of 17 To 37 Beachs Drive Chelmsford
Condition 6 - Construction Management Plan
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23/00116/DOC/1 Awaiting decision
Land Rear Of 17 To 37 Beachs Drive Chelmsford
Condition 8 - Construction Drainage
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26/01435/LBC Awaiting decision
Old Riffhams Riffhams Chase Little Baddow Chelmsford Essex CM3 4AU
Repairs and new piers to brick screen wall.
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26/01255/FUL Awaiting decision
Restawhile Meadow Lane Runwell Wickford Essex SS11 7DX
Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of new 3 bedroom chalet bungalow.
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26/01342/FUL Awaiting decision
Blue Barnes Farm Mill Lane Great Leighs Chelmsford Essex CM3 1PS
Erection of Cattle Barn
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26/05236/TPO Awaiting decision
4 Moulsham Barn Waterson Vale Chelmsford Essex CM2 9QE
T5 and T6 - Plum Cherry - Prune by 1m, crown lift to 1.5m from ground level, remove dead branches - Reason: To maintain the trees at their current size.
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26/01429/FUL Awaiting decision
Currock Engineering 1 - 11 Tattersall Way Chelmsford Essex CM1 3UB
Proposed substation with an external metal staircase to the first floor and a new doorway to be formed.
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24/01348/NMAT/1 Awaiting decision
Whitegates Woodham Road Rettendon Wickford Essex SS11 7QW
Non Material Amendment for planning permission - 24/01348/FUL - (Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of a detached dwelling.) Addition of a ground floor window on the west elevation.
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26/01378/OUT Awaiting decision
Prospect Cottages Ongar Road West Writtle Chelmsford Essex
Outline application for the erection up to 4no. dwellings. All matters reserved.
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26/05220/TPO Awaiting decision
5 Purcell Cole Writtle Chelmsford Essex CM1 3NB
T1 Magnolia - Reduce the tree all over by 3m. Reason: Overwhelming the property and road.
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26/05206/TPO Awaiting decision
Block 1 To 9 Searle Close Great Baddow Chelmsford Essex
T2 Ash (Marked 1 on map) - Sever Ivy at base 1m from ground level and re-pollard to previous pruning points. Reason: Routine maintenance. W2 x1 Sycamore (Marked 7 on map) Crown reduce by up to 1.5m to suitable growing points. Reason: To prevent squirrels causing damage to the roof. W2 x3 Sycamore (Marked 8 & 9, 13 on map) - Fell to ground level. Reason: Dead and dying. W2 x3 Sycamore (Marked 10, 11, 12 on map) - Sever Ivy at base.
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26/01336/FUL Awaiting decision
Great Oaks Main Road Little Waltham Chelmsford Essex CM3 3PA
Demolition of an existing workshop building and construction of a new dwelling.
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26/00035/HHPA Awaiting decision
41 Sixth Avenue Chelmsford Essex CM1 4ED
The construction of a single storey rear extension, which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by a maximum depth of 5.8m, for which the maximum height would be 3.5m, and for which the height of the eaves would be 2.7m.
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26/01392/ADV Awaiting decision
Red Stack Tech 218A Moulsham Street Chelmsford CM2 0LR
Proposed non-illuminated signage to existing building
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26/01426/PROW Awaiting decision
Strategic Growth Site 7A Moulsham Hall Lane Great And Little Leighs Chelmsford Essex
S257 diversion to Great Leighs Bridleway 13.
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26/01425/FUL Awaiting decision
19 Springfield Park Lane Chelmsford Essex CM2 6EQ
Proposed ancillary annexe
Recent decisions
Data to October 2026
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26/00904/FUL Refused
The Barn Ingatestone Road Stock Ingatestone Essex CM4 9PD
Retrospective application for workshop/garage.
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26/05680/CAT Granted
7 Maldon Road Great Baddow Chelmsford Essex CM2 7DW
Conifer (1 x Yew) along west boundary: Reduce height by 2m - 3m and shape base - Reason: To bring to a manageable size.
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18/00668/NMAT/3 Granted
14 The Street Roxwell Chelmsford CM1 4PA
Non-material amendment to planning permission - 18/00668/FUL (Part single, part two storey side and rear extension. First floor front extension) Amendment to the previously approved external finish of the property, changing the approved finish from full render to a combination of render and external cladding.
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26/01111/FUL Refused
Land West Of Margaretting Hall Church Lane Margaretting Ingatestone Essex
Erection of agricultural cow barn 1
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26/01117/FUL Granted
Kings Road Primary School Kings Road Chelmsford CM1 2BB
Creation of hard standing for play area and access pathways
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26/01114/FUL Granted
94 Swan Lane Wickford SS11 7DF
Single storey rear extension
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26/00937/OUT Granted
Land Adjacent Newells Slades Lane Galleywood Chelmsford Essex
Outline application (all matters reserved) for the erection of 2 no. dwellings
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26/00734/FUL Refused
Land South East Of Wood Edge Main Road Bicknacre Chelmsford Essex
Erection of 1no. self-build dwelling
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26/05169/TPO Refused
2A Mill Lane Danbury Chelmsford Essex CM3 4LF
T11 & T12 Oaks - Fell. Reason: Due to condition and the location next to the road.
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26/01011/FUL Granted
Highfield Church Road West Hanningfield Chelmsford Essex CM2 8UL
Proposed raising of roof to extend first floor, with alterations to fenestration including dormer windows. Two storey rear extension and single storey front porch. Proposed erection of ancillary outbuilding.
The full record
Decisions between 2018 and 2026
PlanIndex holds 11,816 decisions from Chelmsford between 2018 and 2026, part of 12,632 applications on record. Over that period 88% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals, 9,906 granted against 1,414 refused. The busiest single year was 2019, with 2,786 applications recorded.
The trailing-year figures above track current activity. This record reaches back further, so a decision here may predate the online portal; each application still has its own page with the source link.
From the archive
Earliest records shown in full
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17/01583/NMAT/1 Granted
43 Brock Hill Runwell Wickford SS11 7NP
Non-Material Amendment to planning permission 17/01583/FUL - Proposed Roof Extension to create first floor accommodation including front facing dormer windows. Part two storey, part single storey rear extension. Single storey front extension and two new bay windows. Alterations to fenestration. - Amendments to gable walls and dormers to cladding (light grey).
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18/00141/NMAT/1 Granted
71 Queens Road Chelmsford Essex CM2 6HB
Non-material amendment to planning permission 18/00141/FUL (Conversion and extension of garage to habitable accommodation ancillary to the main dwelling) to change the external brick at the side and rear of the building from brickwork to wood effect weatherboarding
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17/01229/NMAT/2 Granted
34 Langdale Gardens Chelmsford Essex CM2 9QH
Non-material amendment to planning permission 17/01229/FUL (Hip to gable roof extension and loft conversion with rear dormer window. Single storey rear extension.) to add a small parapet wall between the host property & no. 33 langdale gardens
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14/00984/DOC/6 Granted
South Woodham Ferrers SF Connect Burnham Road South Woodham Ferrers Chelmsford CM3 5BQ
Condition 4 - Fencing.
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18/00795/CLOPUD Withdrawn
The Fox And Hounds Church Road Ramsden Heath Chelmsford CM11 1PW
Single storey Orangery extension with glazed windows to front and rear walls and glazed roof lantern to be used as additional dining room space
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18/05534/CAT Granted
190 New London Road Chelmsford CM2 0AR
Aspen - Branch and limb removal because of excessive shading.
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18/00021/HHPA Withdrawn
17 Hunts Drive Writtle Chelmsford Essex CM1 3HQ
Single storey rear extension
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18/00205/NMAT/1 Granted
2 The Paddock Stock Ingatestone Essex CM4 9BG
Non-Material Amendment to planning permission 18/00205/FUL - Demolish existing residential house. Divide site into two plots and construct a detached residential house in each plot including one new vehicular crossover. - For the addition of a chimney to serve front reception room.
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14/00865/NMAT/1 Granted
13 Baddow Hall Avenue Great Baddow Chelmsford CM2 7BN
Non-material amendment to planning permission 14/00865/FUL (Single storey rear extension) to add a second roof window to create a symmetrical look in the pitched roof
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18/05538/CAT Granted
Moores Bridge Moores Bridge Lane Danbury Chelmsford CM3 4EF
G4 Eucalyptus x3 - Fell to ground level and chemically treating stumps. Reason: Safety and good tree management.
Decision speed
12 months to October 2026, where both dates are published
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Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 617 65%
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8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 224 24%
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Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 107 11%
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Common questions
How many planning applications does Chelmsford decide?
In the 12 months to October 2026, Chelmsford decided 948 planning applications. 87% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
How long does a planning decision take in Chelmsford?
The median time from a planning application being received to a decision was 55 days over the 12 months to October 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.
How many Chelmsford decisions arrive within the eight week target?
Of the 948 decisions in the 12 months to October 2026 where both dates are published, 65% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 89% within thirteen weeks.
How many planning applications has Chelmsford decided in total?
PlanIndex holds 11816 decisions from Chelmsford between 2018 and 2026, out of 12,632 applications on record. Across that whole period 88% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
When is planning activity busiest in Chelmsford?
July 2026 was the busiest month across the 12 months to October 2026, with 227 applications recorded. The monthly pattern is listed on this page.
How do I find a planning application by its reference number?
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Where can I see the full documents for an application?
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Chelmsford: 12,632 planning applications on record as of October 2026. Trailing 12 months: 948 decided, 87% approved, median 55 days to a decision. 879 new applications received in the same period. Decisions on record run between 2018 and 2026: 11,816 in total, 88% approved. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.
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