The Meadows High Street Chelmsford

This site has had 3 applications since 2018: 2 approved, 1 refused.

• 24/00547/SCOPE Granted

  The Meadows High Street Chelmsford

  Environmental Impact Assessment Scoping Opinion request for development consisting of demolition of existing buildings and structures and the phased construction of mixed use development including upto 800 residential units (Use Class C3 dwellinghouses) and upto 15,000 square metres non residential use (Use Classes E/F1/F2 and Sui Generis - commercial, business and service, learning and non-residential, local community uses).

  Decided 28 Jun 2024 Outline
• 18/01597/FUL Refused

  The Meadows High Street Chelmsford

  Food kiosk.

  Decided 7 Dec 2018 Full applications

1. 5 Apr 2024

   Received by Chelmsford

2. 28 Jun 2024

   Decision issued: Permitted

3. 17 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Chelmsford granted permission on 28 June 2024, 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.

An outline application tests the principle of developing a site, holding back details such as appearance and landscaping as reserved matters for later approval. More in our guide to planning application types.

• The Meadows High Street Chelmsford

  24/00547/SCOPE Submitted 5 Apr 2024 50 yards away

  Environmental Impact Assessment Scoping Opinion request for development consisting of demolition of existing buildings and structures and the phased construction of mixed use development including upto 800 residential units (Use Class C3 dwellinghouses) and upto 15,000 square metres non residential use (Use Classes E/F1/F2 and Sui Generis - commercial, business and service, learning and non-residential, local community uses).

  Granted Outline Demolition 9 docs

• The Meadows Development Backnang Square Chelmsford Essex

  24/01046/FUL Submitted 15 Aug 2024 50 yards away

  Hybrid Planning Application consisting of: Detailed application to demolish existing buildings and structures for the phased construction of new retail, commercial and community space, public realm, temporary mobility hub and 537 homes. Outline application with all matter reserved (except for strategic access) for new retail and/or commercial and/or community space and permanent mobility hub with a floorspace of up to 449m2 (GIA) and new public realm and landscaping and up to 20,257m2 residential with an indicative capacity of 225 homes.

  Withdrawn Full applications Demolition 340 docs

• The Meadows Development Backnang Square Chelmsford Essex

  24/01046/OUT Submitted 15 Aug 2024 50 yards away

  Hybrid Planning Application consisting of: Detailed application to demolish existing buildings and structures for the phased construction of new retail, commercial and community space, public realm, temporary mobility hub and 537 homes. Outline application with all matter reserved (except for strategic access) for new retail and/or commercial and/or community space and permanent mobility hub with a floorspace of up to 449m2 (GIA) and new public realm and landscaping and up to 20,257m2 residential with an indicative capacity of 225 homes.

  Withdrawn Outline Demolition 2 docs

• Faces Kitchen And Bar Kings Head Walk Chelmsford Essex CM2 6FH

  19/01785/FUL Submitted 5 Nov 2019 50 yards away

  Single storey extension and reinstatement of original entrance.

  Granted Full applications Extension 12 docs
  Small domestic

• One Beyond 22 - 25 The Meadows High Street Chelmsford CM2 6FD

  26/00494/FUL Submitted 15 Apr 2026 50 yards away

  Application for the change of use from Class E(a) to allow 'Commercial, Business and Service Operations' within Classes E(a) and / or Class E(d).

  Granted Full applications 12 docs

• 13 - 18 The Meadows High Street Chelmsford CM2 6BH

  21/01391/FUL Submitted 29 Jul 2021 100 yards away

  Change of use of retail unit to a job centre and office. Addition of new external AC condensers and louvres. Alterations to design of existing roller shutter.

  Granted Full applications 15 docs

• 26/01322/OUT Awaiting decision

  Byfield House Stock Road Stock Ingatestone Essex CM4 9QU

  Outline application for a new dwelling. All matters reserved.

  Outline
• 26/01204/CLOPUD Awaiting decision

  33 Avon Road Chelmsford CM1 2JX

  Loft conversion including hip to gable extension, second floor side window and front facing roof lights.

  Received 2 Sep, published by the council 11 Sep 2026 Outline
• 26/01136/CLOPUD Awaiting decision

  28 Erick Avenue Broomfield Chelmsford Essex CM1 7BX

  Removal of conservatory, Hip to gable loft conversion with rear dormer.

  Received 1 Sep, published by the council 8 Sep 2026 Outline
• 26/00525/OUT Refused

  Site At Byfield House Stock Road Stock Ingatestone Essex CM4 9QU

  Outline application for the erection of up to 3 detached dwellings. All matters reserved.

  Received 5 May, published by the council 23 Jul 2026 Outline
• 26/01181/CLOPUD Awaiting decision

  60 Clements Green Lane South Woodham Ferrers Chelmsford Essex CM3 5JR

  Conversion of roof space to habitable accommodation with rear dormer, first floor juliet balcony, first floor side window and rear and front facing rooflights. Single storey rear extension with rooflights and flue and single storey side extension to create bay window. Construction of a detached outbuilding, part demolition and erection of boundary walls; demolition of existing conservatory and shed; and associated internal and external alterations including relocation of front door.

  Received 27 Aug, published by the council 8 Sep 2026 Outline