April House Bicknacre Road Danbury Chelmsford CM3 4JR

1. 16 Jul 2020

   Received by Chelmsford

2. 10 Sep 2020

   Decision issued: Refused

3. 20 Aug 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.

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• Tile Barn Plumptre Lane Danbury Chelmsford Essex CM3 4JL

  20/05152/TPO Submitted 21 Jul 2020 29m away

  G2 - Limes - Both Lime trees to be pollarded back to the main stem. Reason: They are both overhanging significantly and contain a few dead branches. They restrict the use of that side of the garden due to the over hang and nothing can grow in the shade. They are also rubbing against the Oak.

  Refused Trees 5 docs

• Minsmere Bicknacre Road Danbury Chelmsford CM3 4JR

  22/01853/FUL Submitted 17 Oct 2022 84m away

  Part single, part two storey rear extension, construction of new front porch and internal alterations. Changes to garage roof from flat to pitched. Removal of two existing accesses and formation of new access. Additional fenestration.

  Granted Full applications Extension Windows or glazing 13 docs
  Small domestic

• Wetherden Bicknacre Road Danbury Chelmsford CM3 4JR

  20/00689/FUL Submitted 7 May 2020 103m away

  Single storey rear extension & replacement veranda.

  Granted Full applications Extension 5 docs
  Small domestic

• Thornley Plumptre Lane Danbury Chelmsford Essex CM3 4JL

  25/01659/FUL Submitted 19 Jan 2026 160m away

  Demolition of existing garage to facilitate proposed ground floor side extension, a first-floor side extension, front dormers, a front porch extension, and a rear dormer extension

  Granted Full applications Extension Loft or dormer +1 11 docs
  Small domestic

• Thornley Plumptre Lane Danbury Chelmsford Essex CM3 4JL

  25/01659/S73 Submitted 20 May 2026 160m away

  Variation of conditions 2 to approved planning application 25/01659/FUL (Demolition of existing garage to facilitate proposed ground floor side extension, a first-floor side extension, front dormers, a front porch extension, and a rear dormer extension) Internal layout and fenestration alterations.

  Granted Amendments Extension Loft or dormer +2 6 docs
  Small domestic

• The Sheiling Bicknacre Road Danbury Chelmsford CM3 4JR

  21/02339/NMAT/1 Submitted 21 Oct 2022 173m away

  Non-material amendment to planning permission 21/02339/FUL (Single storey rear extension) to reduce the size of the footprint and just extend what is currently a dining room by 10 square metres instead of increasing this room and adding onto the current kitchen.

  Granted Amendments Extension 4 docs
  Small domestic

• 26/05193/TPO Awaiting decision

  Tudor House Penny Royal Road Danbury Chelmsford Essex CM3 4ED

  T1 - Willow (In rear garden, overhanging a public footpath) - Pollard to 4.5-5m high, 1m above main union - Reason: Previously lost a large bough which has left a large tear in the trunk which will decay and present a future structural issue. It also has hollow cavities in the upper crown; T1 - Oak (rear garden, overhanging a public footpath) - Crown reduction of 6m from upper crown - Reason: The tree is dangerous in our opinion, with cavities and rot.

  Trees
• 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

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