Planning application
Myrak Ltd County Motor Works Cuton Hall Lane Chelmer Village Chelmsford Essex CM2 6PB
Works: Extension
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Non-material amendment to planning application 25/00803/FUL (Change of use of existing unit from construction equipment sales (Sui Generis) to car showrooms, ancillary aftersales and MOT workshop (Sui Generis) including stripping back of the existing building to its structure, recladding, additional design features and construction of a front extension. Associated access, parking and landscaping works.) Alterations to cladding orientation. Reduction in rear vehicle access door heights. Alterations to extension parapet roof. Introduction of PV panels
As published by the council, reference 25/00803/NMAT/1
Application record
- Reference
- 25/00803/NMAT/1
- Status
- Pending Consideration
- Validated
- 25 Aug 2026
- Postcode
- CM2 6PB
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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25 Aug 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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28 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 20 October 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
Chelmsford took a median of 55 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
What happens while it is decided
The process from here
This application is with Chelmsford for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.
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