The Meadows High Street Chelmsford

This site has had 3 applications since 2018: 2 approved, 1 refused.

• 24/00547/EIASO Granted

  The Meadows High Street Chelmsford

  Environmental Impact Assessment Scoping Opinion request for development consisting of demolition of existing buildings and structures and the phased construction of mixed use development including upto 800 residential units (Use Class C3 dwellinghouses) and upto 15,000 square metres non residential use (Use Classes E/F1/F2 and Sui Generis - commercial, business and service, learning and non-residential, local community uses).

  Decided 28 Jun 2024 Outline
• 24/00547/SCOPE Granted

  The Meadows High Street Chelmsford

  Environmental Impact Assessment Scoping Opinion request for development consisting of demolition of existing buildings and structures and the phased construction of mixed use development including upto 800 residential units (Use Class C3 dwellinghouses) and upto 15,000 square metres non residential use (Use Classes E/F1/F2 and Sui Generis - commercial, business and service, learning and non-residential, local community uses).

  Decided 28 Jun 2024 Outline

1. 12 Oct 2018

   Received by Chelmsford

2. 7 Dec 2018

   Decision issued: Refused

3. 21 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

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.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go, with siting, design, access and landscaping all fixed at this stage. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 22 Springfield Road Chelmsford CM2 6FA

  18/01789/ADV Submitted 5 Nov 2018 50 yards away

  4x internally illuminated fascia signs, 2x internally illuminated projecting signs, internal vinyl graphics on glazing, 1 internally illuminated external menu board case, 1 internally illuminated external digital screen, 2x awnings.

  Granted Advertising Windows or glazing 14 docs

• 1-3 Grays Brewery Yard Springfield Road Chelmsford CM2 6QR

  18/01411/FUL Submitted 7 Aug 2018 50 yards away

  Proposed extension to an existing, authorised seating area on Springfield road and the erection of a self supported, freestanding canopy.

  Refused Full applications Extension 9 docs

• Smoke And Dough High Bridge 26 - 28 Springfield Road Chelmsford CM2 6JX

  26/00445/FUL Submitted 20 Apr 2026 50 yards away

  Proposed outside seating/dining area for twenty guests with associated furniture together with banners and planters to enclose the seating/dining area

  Granted Full applications 12 docs

• Former 24 - 30 Springfield Road Chelmsford CM2 6JX

  16/01149/NMAT/3 Submitted 5 Sep 2019 50 yards away

  Non-material amendment to planning permission 16/01149/FUL (Change of use of part of building from use class A1 to use class A3 -three units. Two storey and single storey extensions. First floor terrace. External and internal alterations.) For the removal of the two doors and canopy along Springfield Road - swapped for windows at ground floor level. Alterations to the roof, balustrades and mansafes.

  Granted Amendments Extension Windows or glazing 9 docs
  Several homes

• Former 24 - 30 Springfield Road Chelmsford CM2 6JX

  16/01149/NMAT/2 Submitted 25 Apr 2019 50 yards away

  Non-material amendment to planning permission 16/01149/FUL (Change of use of part of building from use class A1 to use class A3 - three units. Two storey and single storey extensions. First floor terrace. External and internal alterations.) Amendment to condition 11 so it states: "No drainage works shall be undertaken unless a surface water management strategy has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority".

  Granted Conditions Extension 3 docs
  Several homes

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

  26/01180/CUPAMA Submitted 27 Aug 2026 50 yards away

  88% historically approved · decision due ~22 Oct

  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.

  Awaiting decision New dwelling
  Several homes

• 26/00973/FUL Granted

  24 Ridgewell Avenue Chelmsford Essex CM1 2GA

  Single storey rear extension and loft conversion incorporating a hip to gable roof extension and a rear dormer.

  18 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 26/00928/FUL Granted

  New Hall School The Avenue Boreham Chelmsford CM3 3HS

  Retention of 2 Portakabin Classrooms for a period 2 years from September 2026.

  18 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 26/00945/FUL Granted

  35 Taffrail Gardens South Woodham Ferrers Chelmsford Essex CM3 5WH

  Part single storey, part two storey rear extension. Conversion of existing garage to habitable space. External alterations.

  17 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 26/00976/FUL Granted

  9 Robert Close Chelmsford Essex CM2 6FJ

  Change of use of garage from Residential (Use class C3) to dog grooming facility (Use class E(c)(iii)

  17 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 26/01220/FUL Awaiting decision

  33 Chichester Drive Chelmsford Essex CM1 7RY

  Proposed widening of access

  Full applications