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16/17 Victoria Road Chelmsford CM1 1NZ

Awaiting decision Chelmsford 26/00346/OUT Outline

Works: Demolition

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Proposal

Outline application for demolition of existing buildings and construction of a new mixed use multi story residential led block with ground floor E Class use and residential upper floors of a maximum of 4 storeys and up to 28 residential homes, with all matters reserved

As published by the council, reference 26/00346/OUT

Application record

Reference
26/00346/OUT
Type
Outline
Status
Pending Consideration
Received
1 Apr 2026
Postcode
CM1 1NZ

Site history

Applications at this address on the Chelmsford register

This site has had 3 applications since 2024: 2 approved, 0 refused.

  • 24/01584/PIP Granted

    16/17 Victoria Road Chelmsford CM1 1NZ

    Permission in Principle for the demolition of existing buildings and construction of a new mixed use multi story residential led block with ground floor E Class use and residential upper floors of not less than 5 storeys

    Decided 9 Dec 2024 Outline
  • 24/01126/OUT Granted

    16/17 Victoria Road Chelmsford CM1 1NZ

    Outline application for a rear extension together with infill side extension. Access, appearance, layout and scale being sought. Landscaping is reserved.

    Decided 9 Oct 2024 Outline

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 1 Apr 2026

    Received by Chelmsford

  2. 23 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  3. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 27 May 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.

Cases linked to this one on the register

  • Application: 24/00011/OUT (Application Refused)
  • Application: 24/00692/OUT (Application Permitted)
  • Application: 24/01126/OUT (Application Permitted)
  • Application: 24/01584/PIP (No Further Action)
  • Application: 25/00006/OUT (Application Refused)

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

11 documents on file for this application

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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 decided outline applications in a median of 55 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

About outline applications

An outline application tests the principle of developing a site, holding back details such as appearance and landscaping as reserved matters for later approval. More in our guide to planning application types.

Nearby applications

Within 0.3 miles

  • 16/17 Victoria Road Chelmsford CM1 1NZ

    24/01584/PIP Submitted 22 Nov 2024 50 yards away

    Permission in Principle for the demolition of existing buildings and construction of a new mixed use multi story residential led block with ground floor E Class use and residential upper floors of not less than 5 storeys

    Granted Outline Demolition 4 docs
  • 16/17 Victoria Road Chelmsford CM1 1NZ

    24/01126/OUT Submitted 12 Aug 2024 50 yards away

    Outline application for a rear extension together with infill side extension. Access, appearance, layout and scale being sought. Landscaping is reserved.

    Granted Outline Extension 11 docs
  • Regency House 16/17 Victoria Road Chelmsford CM1 1NZ

    24/00692/OUT Submitted 31 May 2024 50 yards away

    Outline application for a rear extension and a single storey side infill extension. Access, layout, scale, appearance being sought. Landscaping is reserved.

    Granted Outline Extension 10 docs
    Small domestic
  • Site At 17 Victoria Road Chelmsford

    19/01736/CUPAO Submitted 23 Oct 2019 50 yards away

    Determination as to whether the prior approval of the local planning authority is required for the proposed change of use of a building from office use (Class B1(a)) to 6no. apartments (Class C3)

    Refused Outline New dwelling 7 docs
    Several homes
  • Site At 17 Victoria Road Chelmsford

    19/01735/CUPAPA Submitted 23 Oct 2019 50 yards away

    Determination as to whether the prior approval of the local planning authority is required for the proposed change of use from premises in light industrial use (Class B1(c)) to 8 dwellings (Class C3)

    Refused 7 docs
    Several homes
  • Site At 17 Victoria Road Chelmsford

    20/00239/FUL Submitted 10 Mar 2020 50 yards away

    Change of use from B1(a) and B1(c) to C3 (Residential) to provide 14 one bed dwellings, with alterations to fenestration and creation of a bin and bike store. Installation of first floor front and rear balconies, and additional ground and first floor windows.

    Refused Full applications Windows or glazing 10 docs

In Chelmsford

  • 26/01416/OUT Awaiting decision

    Woodside Woodham Road Rettendon Wickford Essex SS11 7QU

    Outline Application for the Removal of Manage and Associated Fences, Construct Two Detached Dwellinghouses, Alter Existing Vehicular Access onto Woodham Road, Lay Out Hard and Soft Landscaping and Extend Footway/Pavement to Woodham Road. Access & Layout being sought. Appearance, Landscaping and Scale reserved.

    Outline
  • 26/01322/OUT Awaiting decision

    Byfield House Stock Road Stock Ingatestone Essex CM4 9QU

    Outline application for a new dwelling. All matters reserved.

    Outline
  • 26/01204/CLOPUD Awaiting decision

    33 Avon Road Chelmsford CM1 2JX

    Loft conversion including hip to gable extension, second floor side window and front facing roof lights.

    Received 2 Sep, published by the council 11 Sep 2026 Outline
  • 26/00525/OUT Refused

    Site At Byfield House Stock Road Stock Ingatestone Essex CM4 9QU

    Outline application for the erection of up to 3 detached dwellings. All matters reserved.

    Received 5 May, published by the council 23 Jul 2026 Outline
  • 26/01181/CLOPUD Awaiting decision

    60 Clements Green Lane South Woodham Ferrers Chelmsford Essex CM3 5JR

    Conversion of roof space to habitable accommodation with rear dormer, first floor juliet balcony, first floor side window and rear and front facing rooflights. Single storey rear extension with rooflights and flue and single storey side extension to create bay window. Construction of a detached outbuilding, part demolition and erection of boundary walls; demolition of existing conservatory and shed; and associated internal and external alterations including relocation of front door.

    Received 27 Aug, published by the council 8 Sep 2026 Outline