Shire Hall Tindal Square Chelmsford Essex CM1 1EH

This site has had 2 applications since 2026.

• 26/00599/LBC Awaiting decision

  Shire Hall Tindal Square Chelmsford Essex CM1 1EH

  Change of use of former Law Courts (Class F1(g)) to a Mixed Use of Class E (g)(1) Offices, Class E (b) Cafe/Restaurant, Sui Generis (Film and Television productions in Law Court space), Class F1(e) Exhibition Hall, Class F1(e) Gallery space, Sui Generis Multi Use space, all with ancillary Kitchens, Bin Stores and Storage area. Operational development to include 2no. New Entrance doors, new Glazed Internal Draft Lobby, New steps to rear, new Service door to Eastern Flank, Minor demolition of internal walls.

  Submitted 7 May 2026 Heritage and listed buildings

1. 7 May 2026

   Received by Chelmsford

2. 23 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 2 July 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.

• Application: 21/00105/DOC/1 (Conditions Discharged)
• Application: 25/00575/LBC (Application Permitted)
• Application: 26/00599/LBC (Pending Consideration)

This application is with Chelmsford for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Chelmsford decided full applications in a median of 56 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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• Shire Hall Tindal Square Chelmsford Essex CM1 1EH

  26/00599/LBC Submitted 7 May 2026 50 yards away

  91% historically approved · decision due ~2 Jul

  Change of use of former Law Courts (Class F1(g)) to a Mixed Use of Class E (g)(1) Offices, Class E (b) Cafe/Restaurant, Sui Generis (Film and Television productions in Law Court space), Class F1(e) Exhibition Hall, Class F1(e) Gallery space, Sui Generis Multi Use space, all with ancillary Kitchens, Bin Stores and Storage area. Operational development to include 2no. New Entrance doors, new Glazed Internal Draft Lobby, New steps to rear, new Service door to Eastern Flank, Minor demolition of internal walls.

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings Demolition Windows or glazing 67 docs

• HSBC 99 High Street Chelmsford CM1 1EQ

  18/01437/FUL Submitted 13 Aug 2018 50 yards away

  Replacement of existing up lighters with new RGB Uplighter set to Red.

  Granted Full applications 16 docs

• HSBC 99 High Street Chelmsford CM1 1EQ

  18/01436/LBC Submitted 16 Aug 2018 50 yards away

  Replacement of existing signage and installation of new signage. Replacement of existing uplighters with new RGB LED Red uplighter. Internal refurbishment and decoration. Replacement of existing tellers and construction of 2 new setts for partitioning.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 20 docs

• HSBC 99 High Street Chelmsford CM1 1EQ

  26/00696/LBC Submitted 28 May 2026 50 yards away

  Minor internal redecoration and refurbishment to existing first-floor accommodation.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 7 docs

• HSBC 99 High Street Chelmsford CM1 1EQ

  18/01435/ADV Submitted 16 Aug 2018 50 yards away

  Replacement of existing signage and installation of new signage.

  Granted Advertising 16 docs

• Bank Chambers New Street Chelmsford CM1 1BA

  18/00704/DOC/1 Submitted 12 Jul 2018 50 yards away

  Condition 4 - Large scale drawings of windows and dormers

  Granted Conditions Loft or dormer Windows or glazing 3 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
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  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