Darach Lodge 40 Runsell Lane Danbury Chelmsford Essex CM3 4NZ

1. 9 Nov 2018

   Received by Chelmsford

2. 12 Dec 2018

   Decision issued: Permitted

3. 31 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.

Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.

Tree applications cover work to protected trees: those under a tree preservation order need consent for pruning or felling, and trees in a conservation area need six weeks written notice before work starts. The council assesses the amenity value of the tree and can refuse consent, approve it with conditions, or in conservation areas make a preservation order in response.

More on trees applications in our guide

• 42 Runsell Lane Danbury Chelmsford Essex CM3 4NZ

  19/05139/TPO Submitted 5 Aug 2019 38m away

  (W1) - Oak - Located on the northern border of the plot - Fell - Reason: Impeding further growth of oaks either side. Need space to park cars.

  Granted Trees 6 docs

• 75 Hopping Jacks Lane Danbury Chelmsford CM3 4PD

  18/05230/TPO Submitted 17 Dec 2018 56m away

  (T2) - Oak Stump - Fell - Approx height of 5m - Reason: No new growth for a number of years; (G1/ G2/ W1) - Remove dead branches from trees; (T3) - Oak - Fell - Reason: Showing signs of Acute Oak Decline

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• 62 Hopping Jacks Lane Danbury Chelmsford CM3 4PD

  26/01126/FUL Submitted 17 Aug 2026 83m away

  86% historically approved · decision due ~12 Oct

  Proposed single storey extension to replace existing conservatory. Conversion of garage to habitable space. Alterations to existing flat roof and internal alterations.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension
  Small domestic

• Woodend Cat Hotel 77 Hopping Jacks Lane Danbury Chelmsford CM3 4PD

  19/01209/FUL Submitted 12 Jul 2019 107m away

  Resubmission of previously approved application 18/00627/FUL (Demolition of existing cattery and construction of a new residential dwelling). Amendment to the vehicle access route.

  Granted Full applications Demolition 23 docs
  Domestic

• Woodend Cat Hotel Site At 77 Hopping Jacks Lane Danbury Chelmsford

  19/01767/FUL Submitted 29 Oct 2019 113m away

  Demolition of existing cattery and construction of a new residential property with private entrance off Runsell Lane and new timber canopy.

  Granted Full applications Demolition 31 docs

• 21 Simmonds Way Danbury Chelmsford Essex CM3 4PT

  24/01581/NMAT/1 Submitted 12 Jun 2025 169m away

  Non-material amendment for planning application - 24/01581/FUL (Proposed single storey extensions, new bay window, internal alterations, external insulation and render to bungalow. Alterations to fenestration. Side extension and installation of solar panels to existing garage) Permitted development porch infil to bring entrance door in line with existing bungalow roof. Window to lounge on Runsell Lane elevation to have a lower cill level, chanhig from 1200mm high to 1500mm high.

  Granted Amendments Extension Windows or glazing 5 docs
  Small domestic

• 26/05185/TPO Awaiting decision

  1 Vicarage Close Roxwell Chelmsford CM1 4LR

  T4 Ash - Crown reduction by 2.5-3m throughout the height and lateral spread of the crown. Reason: To maintain appropriate clearance above areas of regular pedestrian and vehicle use and to retain the tree as safe.

  Trees
• 26/05180/TPO Awaiting decision

  The Old Rectory Colam Lane Little Baddow Chelmsford Essex CM3 4SY

  W1 - Cedar - Remove fractured limb - Reason: has a fracture, beginning to tear and sit on the limb below.

  Trees
• 26/05179/TPO Awaiting decision

  1 The Cedars Chelmsford Essex CM2 6BL

  T1 Yew - Located in the north east corner of the site adjacent to Springfield Road - Dead branches to be cut away from 0.5-2m in length. Reason: TRee is dead. T2 Atlantic Cedar - Located in the north east corner of the site adjacent to Springfield Road - Crown reduction of 3m and branch reduction of 1.5m overhanging our drive to balance the tree. G1 Eucalyptus - Located on the south east boundary behind 332 Springfield Road - Major crown reduction of 3m and thinning of dead branches by 15%. Reason: Tree has outgrown its surroundings and has not been managed for years. G1 Two Leylandi - Located on the north east boundary behind 332 Springfield Road - Removal of dead branches. T3 Atlantic Cedar - Located on the north east boundary behind 53 and 55 Peel Road - Crown reduction of 3m and removal of dead wood to open light. Large branch broke away in high winds causing damage to neighbours property. T4 Sycamore - Located on the north east boundary of the site behind 51 peel Road - Crown reduction of 3m required with additional removal of 1.5m from south west side. This tree appears unbalanced on the south west side.

  Trees
• 26/05177/TPO Awaiting decision

  St Martins Church Wheelers Hill Little Waltham Chelmsford Essex CM3 3LJ

  T1 - Pine (Marked 1)- Remove deadwood. T2 - Oak (Marked 2) Sever ivy and remove deadwood. A1 - English Elm (Marked 6) - Coppice to 0.50m Reason for all: Proactive tree mainenance to manage identified risks and prevent potential injury, property damage, obstruction or inconvenience, including conflicts with buildings, telephone lines, roads, footpaths and car parking areas

  Trees
• 26/05162/TPO Awaiting decision

  3 Connaught Drive South Woodham Ferrers Chelmsford Essex CM3 5LU

  T1 - Silver Birch - Height reduction of up to 3m, remove up to 2m from the East side of the tree with up to 1m being removed to West and South sides of the tree to rebalance tree shape alleviate lean. Remove dead material throughout the tree. - Reason: Danger of limbs dropping

  Trees