51 Priory Road Bicknacre Chelmsford Essex CM3 4EY

1. 25 Feb 2025

   Received by Chelmsford

2. 9 Apr 2025

   Decision issued

3. 17 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

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.

Tree applications cover work to protected trees: those under a tree preservation order need consent for pruning or felling, and trees in a conservation area need six weeks written notice before work starts. The council assesses the amenity value of the tree and can refuse consent, approve it with conditions, or in conservation areas make a preservation order in response.

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  20/00790/FUL Submitted 27 May 2020 59m away

  Resubmission of previously approved application for first floor front extension and single storey rear extension with 7no. roof windows. Replace existing hung tile cladding with cement weatherboarding.

  Granted Full applications Extension Windows or glazing 7 docs
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• 5 Canons Close Bicknacre Chelmsford CM3 4HS

  19/01823/FUL Submitted 5 Nov 2019 59m away

  First floor front extension and single storey rear extension with 7no. roof windows. Replace existing hung tile cladding with cement weatherboarding.

  Granted Full applications Extension Windows or glazing 7 docs
  Small domestic

• 13 Barbrook Way Bicknacre Chelmsford CM3 4HP

  26/00296/FUL Submitted 12 Mar 2026 79m away

  Demolition of existing front porch. Replacement door and window arrangements to front elevation.

  Granted Full applications Extension Demolition +1 6 docs
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• 42 Priory Road Bicknacre Chelmsford Essex CM3 4EY

  20/01341/FUL Submitted 24 Aug 2020 81m away

  External works including new pitched and flat roofs and coverings, installation of balustrading and a new UPVC door to the west elevation.

  Granted Full applications 9 docs

• Land Between 59 And 67 Priory Road Bicknacre Chelmsford Essex

  19/00800/MAT Submitted 3 May 2019 109m away

  Variation of condition 4 to planning permission 18/00563/OUT (Outline application with access, layout and scale being sought for construction of 4 detached dwellings and garaging). Entrance drive needs to be re-located due to site constraints. The garage to plot 4 will need to be moved over 500mm. Installation of rooflights to the side facing roofslopes of the dwellings.

  Granted Conditions Loft or dormer 9 docs

• 26/05185/TPO Awaiting decision

  1 Vicarage Close Roxwell Chelmsford CM1 4LR

  T4 Ash - Crown reduction by 2.5-3m throughout the height and lateral spread of the crown. Reason: To maintain appropriate clearance above areas of regular pedestrian and vehicle use and to retain the tree as safe.

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  The Old Rectory Colam Lane Little Baddow Chelmsford Essex CM3 4SY

  W1 - Cedar - Remove fractured limb - Reason: has a fracture, beginning to tear and sit on the limb below.

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  1 The Cedars Chelmsford Essex CM2 6BL

  T1 Yew - Located in the north east corner of the site adjacent to Springfield Road - Dead branches to be cut away from 0.5-2m in length. Reason: TRee is dead. T2 Atlantic Cedar - Located in the north east corner of the site adjacent to Springfield Road - Crown reduction of 3m and branch reduction of 1.5m overhanging our drive to balance the tree. G1 Eucalyptus - Located on the south east boundary behind 332 Springfield Road - Major crown reduction of 3m and thinning of dead branches by 15%. Reason: Tree has outgrown its surroundings and has not been managed for years. G1 Two Leylandi - Located on the north east boundary behind 332 Springfield Road - Removal of dead branches. T3 Atlantic Cedar - Located on the north east boundary behind 53 and 55 Peel Road - Crown reduction of 3m and removal of dead wood to open light. Large branch broke away in high winds causing damage to neighbours property. T4 Sycamore - Located on the north east boundary of the site behind 51 peel Road - Crown reduction of 3m required with additional removal of 1.5m from south west side. This tree appears unbalanced on the south west side.

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  St Martins Church Wheelers Hill Little Waltham Chelmsford Essex CM3 3LJ

  T1 - Pine (Marked 1)- Remove deadwood. T2 - Oak (Marked 2) Sever ivy and remove deadwood. A1 - English Elm (Marked 6) - Coppice to 0.50m Reason for all: Proactive tree mainenance to manage identified risks and prevent potential injury, property damage, obstruction or inconvenience, including conflicts with buildings, telephone lines, roads, footpaths and car parking areas

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