Woodside Chignal Road Chignal Smealy Chelmsford Essex CM1 4SU

1. 23 May 2025

   Received by Chelmsford

2. 16 Jul 2025

   Decision issued: Permitted

3. 17 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Chelmsford granted permission on 16 July 2025, 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.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go, with siting, design, access and landscaping all fixed at this stage. More in our guide to planning application types.

• Barn South Hillcroft Chignal Road Chignal Smealy Chelmsford Essex

  26/00749/FUL Submitted 23 Jun 2026 100 yards away

  85% historically approved · decision due ~18 Aug

  Demolition of existing structures and construction of 3 new self-build/custom-build bungalows with associated access, parking and landscaping.

  Awaiting decision Full applications New dwelling Demolition 11 docs

• Barn South Hillcroft Chignal Road Chignal Smealy Chelmsford Essex

  18/00882/FUL Submitted 17 May 2018 100 yards away

  Re-use and conversion of existing buildings on site to a residential dwelling.

  Refused Full applications 12 docs
  Domestic

• Barn South Hillcroft Chignal Road Chignal Smealy Chelmsford Essex

  20/00825/FUL Submitted 9 Jun 2020 100 yards away

  Removal of identified buildings on site and re-use and conversion of existing building on site to a residential dwelling.

  Granted Full applications 28 docs
  Domestic

• Land South East Of Woodhall House Chignal Road Chignal Smealy Chelmsford Essex

  25/00399/FUL Submitted 28 Mar 2025 200 yards away

  Erection of a new residential dwelling and garage, associated landscaping, parking and new access.

  Refused Full applications 26 docs
  Domestic

• Woodhall Farm Chignal Road Chignal Smealy Chelmsford Essex CM1 4SU

  19/00616/FUL Submitted 10 Apr 2019 350 yards away

  Retrospective change of use to canine day care and associated parking.

  Granted Full applications 8 docs

• 1 Woodhall Farm Cottage Chignal Road Chignal Smealy Chelmsford Essex CM1 4SU

  26/00568/FUL Submitted 30 Apr 2026 400 yards away

  Single storey front extension, single storey side extension. Single storey annex. Alterations to fenestration.

  Granted Full applications Extension Windows or glazing 17 docs
  Small domestic

• 26/01336/FUL Awaiting decision

  Great Oaks Main Road Little Waltham Chelmsford Essex CM3 3PA

  Demolition of an existing workshop building and construction of a new dwelling.

  Full applications
• 26/01221/FUL Awaiting decision

  9 Butterfield Road Boreham Chelmsford Essex CM3 3BP

  Single storey rear extension.

  Full applications
• 26/01418/FUL Awaiting decision

  7 Edward Drive Chelmsford Essex CM2 9ER

  Single storey side extension and loft conversion with rear dormer, front facing roof light and second floor side window.

  Full applications
• 26/01317/FUL Awaiting decision

  50 Wilfred Waterman Drive Chelmsford Garden Community Chelmsford CM1 6AZ

  Installation of 26 solar panels

  Full applications
• 26/01330/FUL Awaiting decision

  Unit 2 19 Queen Elizabeth Ii Square South Woodham Ferrers Chelmsford Essex CM3 5TD

  Removal of existing home shopping lockers, creating 2No. New Click and Collect Bays.

  Full applications