Moulsham Hall Moulsham Hall Lane Great Leighs Chelmsford Essex CM3 1PZ

1. 17 Aug 2020

   Received by Chelmsford

2. 12 Oct 2020

   Decision issued: Permitted

3. 31 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Chelmsford granted permission on 12 October 2020, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

Applications for works to trees cover protected trees: consent under a tree preservation order, or six weeks notice for trees in a conservation area. More in our guide to planning application types.

• Chelmsford City Racecourse Great Leighs Bypass Great Leighs Chelmsford Essex CM3 1QP

  19/05114/TPO Submitted 10 Jul 2019 99m away

  Trees located both sides of Moulsham Hall Lane (M1 on plan. W1 - TPO/2007/116 and W8-TPO/2001/100) - Crown raise highway side laterals and extended laterals towards highway up to 7m - Reason: To allow for greater visibility and larger vehicle access; - Large Oak (T2 on plan. W8-TPO/2001/100) - Located within hedge row of race course - Fell to ground level - Due to declining canopy and dead wood present; Large Oak (T3 on plan. W8 - TPO/2007/116) - Fell to ground level - Reason: Disease present within the main crown; W8 (A1 on plan) - Common ash - Fell to ground level - Reason: Rotten lower base cavity present; (A2 on plan. W8 - TPO/2007/116) - Common Ash (A2 on plan. W8 - TPO/2007/116) - Fell to lower base level - Reason: Rot present.

  Granted Trees 9 docs

• Chelmsford City Racecourse Great Leighs Bypass Great Leighs Chelmsford Essex CM3 1QP

  21/01569/FUL Submitted 9 Sep 2021 278m away

  Part single, part two storey side extension to existing weighing room/racecourse offices/facilities to form 'owners and trainers' suite.

  Granted Full applications Extension 12 docs

• Strategic Growth Site 7A Moulsham Hall Lane Great Leighs Chelmsford Essex

  23/01769/FUL Submitted 2 Nov 2023 294m away

  Construction of spine road and formation of new road access junction with associated realignment of Moulsham Hall Lane to serve future development at Strategic Growth Site 7a (Land at Moulsham Hall), including provision for cyclists, pedestrians and equestrians, and all associated highways infrastructure works including drainage features, lighting and landscaping.

  Granted Full applications 65 docs

• Land Adjacent Great Leighs Bypass Roundabout Great Leighs Chelmsford Essex

  25/01231/FUL Submitted 16 Sep 2025 337m away

  86% historically approved · decision due ~11 Nov

  Erection of three drive-through food and beverage units (with associated signage), delivery of dedicated EV vehicle charging bays and associated hard and soft landscaping to the site with new access.

  Awaiting decision Full applications 48 docs

• Land Adjacent Great Leighs Bypass Roundabout Great Leighs Chelmsford Essex

  25/01232/ADV Submitted 1 Sep 2025 338m away

  68% historically approved · decision due ~27 Oct

  Installation of illuminated and non-illuminated advertisements as follows: Unit 1 - 9 No. freestanding signs, including 1 No. totem pole, and 7 No. fascia signs Unit 2 - 1 No. freestanding totem pole sign Unit 3 - 9 No. freestanding signs, including 1 No. totem pole, and 11 No. fascia signs

  Awaiting decision Advertising 47 docs

• Fairwood Park Moulsham Hall Lane Great And Little Leighs Chelmsford Essex CM3 1PZ

  24/00824/FUL Submitted 13 Sep 2024 364m away

  Change of use from 12 residential apartments (Class C3) to a hotel (Class C1). Erection of 4 orangeries and a first floor rear terrace. Addition of new entrance doors and 2 dormer windows. Associated works.

  Granted Full applications New dwelling Loft or dormer +1 38 docs

• 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.

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• 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.

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• 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.

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• 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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