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185 New London Road Chelmsford CM2 0AE

Refused Chelmsford 18/00402/NMAT/1 Amendment

Works: Extension Demolition Small domestic

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Refused. Only the applicant can appeal, within the statutory time limit, and a revised scheme can be submitted instead.

Proposal

Non material amendment folllowing a grant of Planning permission 18/00402/FUL (Change of use from Place of Worship (D1) to Funeral Directors, inluding services, demolition of parts of rear extension , construction of side and rear extensions, conversion of roof space for storage. Construction of a 4 vehicle garage and provision of parking spaces) Removal of the proposed single storey rear extension from the approval shown on approved drawing no. 736-2-PLN-02 A. Revision to proposed lift shaft at roof level. Alteration to pedestrian entrance railings to front boundary.

As published by the council, reference 18/00402/NMAT/1

Application record

Reference
18/00402/NMAT/1
Type
Amendment
Status
Application Refused
Decision
Refused
Received
29 Jan 2019
Validated
29 Jan 2019
Decided
4 Mar 2019
Postcode
CM2 0AE

Site history

Applications at this address on the Chelmsford register

This site has had 7 applications since 2019: 5 approved, 2 refused.

  • 23/00091/FUL Refused

    185 New London Road Chelmsford CM2 0AE

    Retrospective application for the siting of a temporary detached structure to the rear of the site, along with associated generators and cooling system, for use as a temporary mortuary for a period of 12 weeks.

    Decided 14 Mar 2023 Full applications
  • 18/00402/DOC/5 Granted

    185 New London Road Chelmsford CM2 0AE

    Condition 8 - Samples of materials

    Decided 7 Dec 2022 Conditions
  • 18/00402/DOC/3 Granted

    185 New London Road Chelmsford CM2 0AE

    Condition 11 - External illumination.

    Decided 13 Jan 2021 Conditions
  • 20/00166/ADV Granted

    185 New London Road Chelmsford CM2 0AE

    Installation of one illuminated fascia sign to existing front elevation of building (aluminium fascia powder-coated dark green with vinyl text applied to face, illuminated with light green trough light) with installation of two free standing signs (one to front boundary and one to side boundary) dark green acm panel with vinyl text applied to face, sign fix channel to rear on black posts.

    Decided 6 Apr 2020 Advertising
  • 18/00402/DOC/2 Granted

    185 New London Road Chelmsford CM2 0AE

    Condition 9(iii) - doors, door casings, surrounds

    Decided 5 Dec 2019 Conditions
  • 18/00402/DOC/1 Granted

    185 New London Road Chelmsford CM2 0AE

    Condition 7 - Details of both hard and soft landscaping works; Condition 9 - Drawings to show details of (i) Fenestration, including elevations, the setback from face brickwork, sections through the head, jamb and cill, and details of stiles, mullions, meeting rails and glazing bars; (ii) Eaves, hips and verges; (iii) Doors, door casings and surrounds; (iv) Vents and flues; (x) Rooflights; (xi) Lift overrun; Condition 10 -Noise control scheme; Condition 12 - External fume extraction equipment, vents, air conditioning, plant, pipework, antennae or aerials

    Decided 25 Sep 2019 Conditions

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 29 Jan 2019

    Received by Chelmsford

  2. 4 Mar 2019

    Decision issued: Refused

  3. 31 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

7 documents on file for this application

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What this refusal means

Chelmsford refused this application for the reasons on the decision notice; only the applicant can appeal, and refused schemes often return in revised form. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

About amendment applications

An amendment application makes limited changes to a permission that already exists; anything beyond modest adjustment needs a fresh application. More in our guide to planning application types.

Nearby applications

Within 0.3 miles

  • 185 New London Road Chelmsford CM2 0AE

    20/00166/ADV Submitted 10 Feb 2020 50 yards away

    Installation of one illuminated fascia sign to existing front elevation of building (aluminium fascia powder-coated dark green with vinyl text applied to face, illuminated with light green trough light) with installation of two free standing signs (one to front boundary and one to side boundary) dark green acm panel with vinyl text applied to face, sign fix channel to rear on black posts.

    Granted Advertising 9 docs

  • 185 New London Road Chelmsford CM2 0AE

    23/00091/FUL Submitted 18 Jan 2023 50 yards away

    Retrospective application for the siting of a temporary detached structure to the rear of the site, along with associated generators and cooling system, for use as a temporary mortuary for a period of 12 weeks.

    Refused Full applications 7 docs

  • 187 New London Road Chelmsford CM2 0AE

    20/05602/CAT Submitted 9 Sep 2020 50 yards away

    Prunus - Rear Garden - Fell - Reasons: Advice from tree surgeon tree is suffering from heartwood decay; concerns for business next door staff, public passing near the tree and proximity of tree to proposed extension; concerns for highwinds. Proposed replacement planting based on recommendation of tree surgeon. Holly - Rear Garden - removal of diseased/damaged trunk and branch. Prune tree up to 2m. Reason: to reduce and shape of tree, give better health and strengthand not impose on neighbouring property.

    Granted Trees 5 docs

  • 189 New London Road Chelmsford CM2 0AE

    20/05562/CAT Submitted 25 Jun 2020 50 yards away

    T1 Laburnum - Fell - Reason: Tree is diseased and dying. Replant with one Gleditsia in same position.

    Granted Trees 4 docs

  • 185 New London Road Chelmsford CM2 0AE

    18/00402/DOC/2 Submitted 11 Nov 2019 50 yards away

    Condition 9(iii) - doors, door casings, surrounds

    Granted Conditions 6 docs

  • 185 New London Road Chelmsford CM2 0AE

    18/00402/DOC/1 Submitted 28 Jan 2019 50 yards away

    Condition 7 - Details of both hard and soft landscaping works; Condition 9 - Drawings to show details of (i) Fenestration, including elevations, the setback from face brickwork, sections through the head, jamb and cill, and details of stiles, mullions, meeting rails and glazing bars; (ii) Eaves, hips and verges; (iii) Doors, door casings and surrounds; (iv) Vents and flues; (x) Rooflights; (xi) Lift overrun; Condition 10 -Noise control scheme; Condition 12 - External fume extraction equipment, vents, air conditioning, plant, pipework, antennae or aerials

    Granted Conditions Loft or dormer Windows or glazing 26 docs

In Chelmsford

  • 25/00833/S73 Awaiting decision

    Nightingales Well Lane Danbury Chelmsford Essex CM3 4AB

    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.

    Received 24 Aug, published by the council 9 Sep 2026 Amendments
  • 26/00883/CLEUD Refused

    Beebrook Farm Dowsett Lane Ramsden Heath Billericay Essex CM11 1JN

    Certificate of lawfulness to regularise the maintenance and improvement of existing agricultural building.

    Received 30 Jun, published by the council 23 Jul 2026 Amendments
  • 26/00255/CLEUD Granted

    15 Fir Tree Rise Chelmsford Essex CM2 9HS

    Certificate of lawfulness to regularise a vehicle crossover.

    Received 24 Feb, published by the council 23 Jul 2026 Amendments
  • 24/00293/S73 Awaiting decision

    Rectory Lane Car Park East Rectory Lane Chelmsford Essex CM1 1RF

    Variation of condition 2 to approved application 24/00293/FUL (Redevelopment of Car Park to provide 22 Affordable Residential Apartments with Parking, Amenity Space and Landscaping) Alterations to external elevations and minor alterations to plans

    Received 11 Aug, published by the council 18 Aug 2026 Amendments
  • 25/00239/S73 Status unknown

    74 Baddow Road Chelmsford CM2 7PJ

    Variation of condition 1 to planning application 25/00239/PRIOR (Determination as to whether the prior approval of the local planning authority is required for the change of use of Commercial Building to Mixed Use, comprising Commercial Use at ground floor and two dwellings at first floor (Class G)) Alteration for flat 2 to be altered from a 1bed unit to a 2 bed unit

    Received 6 Aug, published by the council 1 Oct 2026 Amendments