Smoke And Dough High Bridge 26 - 28 Springfield Road Chelmsford CM2 6JX

1. 20 Apr 2026

   Received by Chelmsford

2. 18 Jun 2026

   Decision issued: Permitted

3. 23 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Chelmsford granted permission on 18 June 2026, 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.

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• Former 24 - 30 Springfield Road Chelmsford CM2 6JX

  16/01149/NMAT/3 Submitted 5 Sep 2019 50 yards away

  Non-material amendment to planning permission 16/01149/FUL (Change of use of part of building from use class A1 to use class A3 -three units. Two storey and single storey extensions. First floor terrace. External and internal alterations.) For the removal of the two doors and canopy along Springfield Road - swapped for windows at ground floor level. Alterations to the roof, balustrades and mansafes.

  Granted Amendments Extension Windows or glazing 9 docs
  Several homes

• Former 24 - 30 Springfield Road Chelmsford CM2 6JX

  16/01149/NMAT/2 Submitted 25 Apr 2019 50 yards away

  Non-material amendment to planning permission 16/01149/FUL (Change of use of part of building from use class A1 to use class A3 - three units. Two storey and single storey extensions. First floor terrace. External and internal alterations.) Amendment to condition 11 so it states: "No drainage works shall be undertaken unless a surface water management strategy has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority".

  Granted Conditions Extension 3 docs
  Several homes

• 24 Springfield Road Chelmsford CM2 6JX

  20/01696/ADV Submitted 26 Oct 2020 50 yards away

  2 X internally illuminated flex face signs, 1 x internally illuminated projecting sign, 1 x internally illuminated panel sign, various window graphics.

  Granted Advertising Windows or glazing 6 docs

• 24 - 30 Springfield Road Chelmsford CM2 6JX

  18/01260/FUL Submitted 1 Aug 2018 50 yards away

  Change of use of Unit 4 of 16/01149/FUL (as amended by 16/01149/NMAT/1) from retail (Use Class A1) to a gym (Use Class D2)

  Granted Full applications 15 docs

• Small Talk Tearooms Ltd 25 - 29 Springfield Road Chelmsford CM2 6JE

  26/01180/CUPAMA Submitted 27 Aug 2026 50 yards away

  87% historically approved · decision due ~22 Oct

  Determination as to whether prior approval of the local authority is required for the change of use of 1st floor, 2nd floor and 3rd floor from Class E to 9 flats (Class C3) (6 x 1bedroom/1person and 3 x studio flats). Existing tearoom at ground floor level remains unchanged.

  Decided New dwelling 16 docs
  Several homes

• 41 Springfield Road Chelmsford CM2 6JE

  18/01426/DOC/2 Submitted 23 Dec 2019 50 yards away

  Condition 3 - Details of the domestic car parking and turning area; Condition 4 - Service and car parking managment plan

  Granted Conditions 6 docs

• 26/01439/FUL Awaiting decision

  Chimera Moor Hall Lane Bicknacre Chelmsford Essex CM3 4ER

  Single storey rear extension

  Full applications
• 26/01433/FUL Awaiting decision

  106 The Street Little Waltham Chelmsford Essex CM3 3NT

  Demolition of existing conservatory and construction of single storey rear extension. Ground source heat pump and battery for electricity storage.

  Full applications
• 26/01374/FUL Awaiting decision

  The Cottage Chignal Road Mashbury Chelmsford Essex CM1 4GP

  Erection of detached workshop and studio

  Full applications
• 26/01428/FUL Awaiting decision

  Westbourne The Causeway Great Baddow CM2 7JX

  Alterations to rear elevations including a new roof and extension of roof overhang.

  Full applications
• 26/01402/FUL Awaiting decision

  74A Brock Hill Runwell Wickford SS11 7NR

  Retrospective planning application for the in filling of an existing man-made pond

  Full applications