Merryfields Marks Farm Lane Rettendon Chelmsford Essex CM3 8HF

1. 24 Apr 2026

   Received by Chelmsford

2. 3 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.

This page mirrors an entry on the statutory planning register that Chelmsford is required to keep. The published feed for this record does not state which type of application it is, which is common for older entries and for some council systems; the register entry on the council portal will say, alongside the case officer and any consultation dates.

Every planning application follows the same broad path: submission, validation, publicity, then a decision by officers or committee. Our guide to planning application types explains the common types and what each can approve.

• Merryfields Marks Farm Lane Rettendon Chelmsford Essex CM3 8HF

  26/00015/HHPA Submitted 27 Apr 2026 0m away

  The construction of a single storey rear extension, which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by a maximum depth of 6m, for which the maximum height would be 3.63m, and for which the height of the eaves would be 2.98m.

  Granted Full applications Extension 7 docs
  Small domestic

• Merryfields Marks Farm Lane Rettendon Chelmsford Essex CM3 8HF

  26/00783/FUL Submitted 11 Jun 2026 6m away

  First floor extension including raising the roof. Two storey side extension, single storey rear extension and front porch. Alterations to fenestration.

  Granted Full applications Extension Windows or glazing 7 docs
  Small domestic

• Nine Acres Marks Farm Lane Rettendon Common Chelmsford Essex CM3 8HF

  19/01147/FUL Submitted 28 Aug 2019 94m away

  Replacement barn to be used for storage of agricultural equipment and materials and including the storage of hay.

  Granted Full applications 9 docs

• Site At Hunters Lodge Chalk Street Rettendon Chelmsford Essex

  19/01445/FUL Submitted 20 Sep 2019 209m away

  Demolition of existing stables and structures, with the construction of a new dwelling and all associated works including parking.

  Refused Full applications New dwelling Demolition 14 docs
  Domestic

• Nine Elms Chalk Street Rettendon Common Chelmsford Essex CM3 8DB

  20/00138/FUL Submitted 31 Jan 2020 240m away

  Construction of single storey side extension.

  Refused Full applications Extension 5 docs
  Small domestic

• Silverwood South Hanningfield Road Rettendon Common Chelmsford Essex CM3 8HE

  20/00362/FUL Submitted 17 Jun 2020 244m away

  Replace the existing buildings currently in use as stables and stores etc. Providing a new farm house on the site of an existing farm building; increasing the size of the all-weather riding area, and providing a garage for the existing bungalow to be used by staff.

  Withdrawn Full applications 5 docs