Proposal
Determination as to whether the prior approval of the local planning authority is required for the proposed change of use of a building from office use (Class B1(a)) to 6no. apartments (Class C3)
As published by the council, reference 19/01736/CUPAO
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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23 Oct 2019
Received by Chelmsford
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18 Dec 2019
Decision issued: Refused
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23 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
What refusal means
The process from here
The council refused this application for the reasons set out on the decision notice, which the council portal holds in full. Only the applicant can appeal a refusal; the time limit runs from the decision date and is shorter for householder schemes.
Refusal does not prevent a fresh attempt. Applicants often address the reasons for refusal and resubmit, so a refused scheme is not necessarily the end of proposals for the site.
About outline applications
How this application type works
An outline application tests the principle of developing a site before the detail is worked up. Some or all of the particulars, such as appearance, layout, scale, access and landscaping, are held back as reserved matters for later approval. Permission at outline stage does not by itself allow building to start; the reserved matters must be approved first.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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19/01735/CUPAPA Refused
Site At 17 Victoria Road Chelmsford
Determination as to whether the prior approval of the local planning authority is required for the proposed change of use from premises in light industrial use (Class B1(c)) to 8 dwellings (Class C3)
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20/00239/FUL Refused
Site At 17 Victoria Road Chelmsford
Change of use from B1(a) and B1(c) to C3 (Residential) to provide 14 one bed dwellings, with alterations to fenestration and creation of a bin and bike store. Installation of first floor front and rear balconies, and additional ground and first floor windows.
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26/00346/OUT Awaiting decision
16/17 Victoria Road Chelmsford CM1 1NZ
Outline application for demolition of existing buildings and construction of a new mixed use multi story residential led block with ground floor E Class use and residential upper floors of a maximum of 4 storeys and up to 28 residential homes, with all matters reserved
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24/01126/OUT Granted
16/17 Victoria Road Chelmsford CM1 1NZ
Outline application for a rear extension together with infill side extension. Access, appearance, layout and scale being sought. Landscaping is reserved.
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26/00705/OUT Awaiting decision
Ymca 12 - 14 Victoria Road Chelmsford CM1 1NZ
Demolition of existing YMCA building and erection of new mixed use building for the YMCA including 36No. units of supported accommodation for 16-25 year olds, tenant community engagement space, nursery and office space with tenant eco hub roof garden and ground floor gardens, and associated bin and bike stores, and plant to roof. (Sui Generis). Access, appearance, layout and scale being sought. Landscaping is reserved.
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26/00570/LBC Awaiting decision
28 New Street Chelmsford CM1 1NT
Proposed painted mural.
Other outline applications
In Chelmsford
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26/00806/CLOPUD Granted
14 Barton Close South Woodham Ferrers Chelmsford CM3 5UB
Loft conversion with 2 side facing dormers
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26/00847/CLOPUD Awaiting decision
11 Carruthers Drive Runwell Wickford Essex SS11 7EY
The proposal comprises the construction of a freestanding raised timber access platform adjacent to the rear elevation of the existing dwellinghouse. The platform will measure approximately 6.4 metres in length and 1.008 metres in width, with a finished floor level approximately 1.14 metres above the existing garden level to align with the threshold level of the existing rear doors. The proposal includes associated steps providing access between the platform and the rear garden, together with handrails and balustrading around the platform and stairway for safety purposes. The structure will be freestanding and positioned immediately adjacent to the rear of the dwellinghouse. No new vehicular or pedestrian access is proposed. No new street, hardstanding, boundary enclosure or alteration to existing site access arrangements is proposed. The development is intended to provide safe access and egress between the existing dwellinghouse and the rear garden due to the significant change in level between the rear door threshold and the garden.
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26/00901/CLOPUD Granted
2 Glebe Crescent Broomfield Chelmsford Essex CM1 7BJ
Proposed garage conversion
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26/00655/CLOPUD Granted
Runwell County Primary School Canewdon Gardens Runwell Wickford Essex SS11 7BJ
Proposed front extension
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26/00780/PIP Granted
Land To The Rear Of 32 East Hanningfield Road Rettendon Chelmsford Essex
Permission in Principle for a Single Dwelling