Highfield 48 Writtle Road Chelmsford CM1 3BU

1. 3 Jul 2020

   Received by Chelmsford

2. 21 Sep 2020

   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.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go: siting, design, access and landscaping are all fixed at this stage. It is the standard route for new buildings, conversions and changes of use. The statutory target is eight weeks for smaller schemes and thirteen weeks for major development, though complex cases often take longer by agreement.

More on full applications applications in our guide

• 52 Writtle Road Chelmsford CM1 3BU

  24/00560/FUL Submitted 9 May 2024 13m away

  Formation of access

  Granted Full applications 7 docs

• 58 Writtle Road Chelmsford CM1 3BU

  19/01996/FUL Submitted 20 Dec 2019 41m away

  Install new 2.4m high palisade fencing around the front courtyard area

  Refused Full applications 8 docs

• Westcroft 10 Waterhouse Lane Chelmsford Essex CM1 2TF

  20/00376/FUL Submitted 5 Mar 2020 54m away

  Part single storey, part two storey rear extension.

  Granted Full applications Extension 7 docs
  Small domestic

• 69 Waterhouse Street Chelmsford CM1 2TZ

  19/00081/FUL Submitted 16 Jan 2019 55m away

  Erect single storey rear extension with flat roof and pitched rooflight, demolish existing rear bathroom.

  Granted Full applications Extension Loft or dormer +1 8 docs
  Small domestic

• 45 Writtle Road Chelmsford CM1 3BS

  21/01643/FUL Submitted 17 Aug 2021 73m away

  Demolish existing outbuilding and construction of replacement outbuilding. First floor rear extension. Loft conversion with rear dormer and addition of 2 roof windows to front.

  Refused Full applications Extension Loft or dormer +2 6 docs

• 32 Writtle Road Chelmsford CM1 3BX

  20/01246/CUPAO Submitted 5 Aug 2020 74m away

  Determination as to whether the prior approval of the local planning authority is required for the proposed change of use from offices (Class B1) to 3 dwellings (Class C3).

  Granted Outline 10 docs
  Several homes

• 26/01139/FUL Awaiting decision

  Kings Court House Cooksmill Green Highwood Chelmsford Essex CM1 3SJ

  Proposed single storey extension. Landscaping alterations and associated operational development. External pergola

  Full applications
• 26/01105/FUL Awaiting decision

  Kents Farm Kents Farm Lane West Hanningfield Chelmsford Essex CM2 8XG

  Single storey ground floor rear extensions, replacement front porch, relocation of existing granary, internal and external alterations.

  Full applications
• 26/00515/FUL Refused

  72 Cherwell Drive Chelmsford Essex CM1 2JL

  Dropped kerb and hard standing

  6 May 2026 Full applications
• 26/01104/FUL Awaiting decision

  Primrose Lodge Common Road Stock Ingatestone Essex CM4 9LY

  Loft conversion with front/rear dormers. Addition of new lift and internal and external alterations.

  Full applications
• 26/01050/FUL Awaiting decision

  St Michaels Cottage The Street Pleshey Chelmsford CM3 1HA

  Installation of electric vehicle charging unit

  Full applications