Springfield Hospital Lawn Lane Springfield Chelmsford Essex CM1 7GU

1. 5 Dec 2025

   Received by Chelmsford

2. 12 Jun 2026

   Decision issued: Permitted

3. 17 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.

Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go: siting, design, access and landscaping are all fixed at this stage. It is the standard route for new buildings, conversions and changes of use. The statutory target is eight weeks for smaller schemes and thirteen weeks for major development, though complex cases often take longer by agreement.

More on full applications applications in our guide

• GenesisCare Springfield Medical Centre Lawn Lane Springfield Chelmsford Essex CM1 7GU

  19/00970/DOC/1 Submitted 18 Dec 2019 38m away

  Condition 5 - External Lighting.

  Granted Conditions 4 docs

• GenesisCare Springfield Medical Centre Lawn Lane Springfield Chelmsford Essex CM1 7GU

  22/05011/TPO Submitted 1 Apr 2022 104m away

  Trees within g1 -x4 (ref. GC012717 on plan) oaks with hawthorn, holly and field maple understory - lateral reduction of upto 2m branch length to provide 1m clearance from structure. T3 - english oak (ref.GC012730 on plan) - remove deadwood over 50mm in diameter.

  Granted Trees 9 docs

• GenesisCare Springfield Medical Centre Lawn Lane Springfield Chelmsford Essex CM1 7GU

  19/00970/FUL Submitted 4 Jun 2019 155m away

  Additional car parking spaces.

  Granted Full applications 11 docs

• 14 Downsway Springfield Chelmsford Essex CM1 6TU

  26/00726/FUL Submitted 2 Jul 2026 194m away

  86% historically approved · decision due ~27 Aug

  Retrospective planning permission is sought for the retention of a timber boundary fence with concrete posts and gravel boards along approximately half the right side boundary and front right side of 14 Downsway, Springfield, Chelmsford.

  Decided Full applications
  Small domestic

• 26 Downsway Springfield Chelmsford Essex CM1 6TU

  26/00828/CLOPUD Submitted 22 Jun 2026 194m away

  88% historically approved · decision due ~17 Aug

  Garage conversion to habitable space and alterations to fenestration.

  Decided Lawful development Windows or glazing

• Springfield Hall Cottage Lawn Lane Chelmsford Essex CM1 7TJ

  24/01574/S73 Submitted 30 Mar 2026 198m away

  Variation of condition 2 to approved planning application 24/01574/FUL (New single-storey dwelling with the addition of 2no. Car parking spaces and change of use from c4 to c3a) Move position of proposed dwelling.

  Granted Amendments 12 docs
  Small domestic

• 26/01139/FUL Awaiting decision

  Kings Court House Cooksmill Green Highwood Chelmsford Essex CM1 3SJ

  Proposed single storey extension. Landscaping alterations and associated operational development. External pergola

  Full applications
• 26/01105/FUL Awaiting decision

  Kents Farm Kents Farm Lane West Hanningfield Chelmsford Essex CM2 8XG

  Single storey ground floor rear extensions, replacement front porch, relocation of existing granary, internal and external alterations.

  Full applications
• 26/00515/FUL Refused

  72 Cherwell Drive Chelmsford Essex CM1 2JL

  Dropped kerb and hard standing

  6 May 2026 Full applications
• 26/01104/FUL Awaiting decision

  Primrose Lodge Common Road Stock Ingatestone Essex CM4 9LY

  Loft conversion with front/rear dormers. Addition of new lift and internal and external alterations.

  Full applications
• 26/01050/FUL Awaiting decision

  St Michaels Cottage The Street Pleshey Chelmsford CM3 1HA

  Installation of electric vehicle charging unit

  Full applications