Planning application
74 Baddow Road Chelmsford CM2 7PJ
Relates to 25/00239/PRIOR
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Determination as to whether the prior approval of the local authority is required for the change of use of Commercial Building to Mixed Use, comprising Commercial Use at ground floor and two dwellings at first floor. (resubmission of 25/00239/PRIOR)
As published by the council, reference 26/00001/PRIOR
Application record
- Reference
- 26/00001/PRIOR
- Status
- Pending Consideration
- Validated
- 6 Aug 2026
- Postcode
- CM2 7PJ
Site history
Applications at this address on the Chelmsford register
This site has had 2 applications since 2025: 1 approved, 0 refused.
-
25/00239/PRIOR Granted
74 Baddow Road Chelmsford CM2 7PJ
Determination as to whether the prior approval of the local planning authority is required for the Change of Use of Commercial Building to Mixed Use, comprising Commercial Use at Ground Floor and Two Dwellings at First Floor (Class G).
Timeline
Dates from the published record
-
6 Aug 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
-
12 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
-
Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 1 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.
Related applications
Cases linked to this one on the register
-
25/00239/PRIOR Granted
74 Baddow Road Chelmsford CM2 7PJ
Determination as to whether the prior approval of the local planning authority is required for the Change of Use of Commercial Building to Mixed Use, comprising Commercial Use at Ground Floor and Two Dwellings at First Floor (Class G).
What happens while it is decided
This application is with Chelmsford for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Chelmsford's median decision took 55 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.
About this record
The published feed does not state which type of application this is; the register entry on Chelmsford's portal will say. Our guide explains the common types.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
-
74 Baddow Road Chelmsford CM2 7PJ
Determination as to whether the prior approval of the local planning authority is required for the Change of Use of Commercial Building to Mixed Use, comprising Commercial Use at Ground Floor and Two Dwellings at First Floor (Class G).
Granted Outline 17 docsSeveral homes -
45, 45A & 47 Baddow Road Chelmsford CM2 0DD
Demolition of 45, 45A & 47 Baddow Road
Granted Other Demolition 7 docs -
B And M Stores Parkway Chelmsford CM2 7PX
G1 - 7 Acers - remove stumps. Reason - to prepare the area for replacment planting to be agreed with Chelmsford Borough Council G2 - 3 x Malus; 4 x Acer; 2 x Alder - crown lift to a height of 2.5 metres. Reason - to maintain lines of sight for traffic entering and exiting the site
Granted Trees 6 docs -
29 Goldlay Road Chelmsford Essex CM2 0EJ
Proposed single storey kitchen extension with flat roof.
Refused Outline Extension 7 docsSmall domestic -
29 Goldlay Road Chelmsford Essex CM2 0EJ
Single storey rear extension with flat roof.
Granted Full applications Extension 14 docsSmall domestic -
55 Goldlay Road Chelmsford Essex CM2 0EJ
Proposed single storey wraparound extension, internal alterations and all associated works.
Granted Full applications Extension 11 docsSmall domestic