Planning application
The Meadows Development Backnang Square Chelmsford Essex
Works: Demolition
Withdrawn before a decision, so it carries no planning weight. A revised scheme can be submitted at any time.
Proposal
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.
As published by the council, reference 24/01046/OUT
Application record
- Reference
- 24/01046/OUT
- Type
- Outline
- Status
- Withdrawn
- Decision
- Withdrawn
- Received
- 15 Aug 2024
- Decided
- 8 Dec 2025
Site history
Applications at this address on the Chelmsford register
This site has had 2 applications since 2024.
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24/01046/FUL Withdrawn
The Meadows Development Backnang Square Chelmsford Essex
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.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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15 Aug 2024
Received by Chelmsford
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8 Dec 2025
Decision issued: Withdrawn
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17 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
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