Planning application
26/00598/FUL
Shire Hall Tindal Square Chelmsford Essex CM1 1EH
Proposal
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.
As published by the council, reference 26/00598/FUL
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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7 May 2026
Received by Chelmsford
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23 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development. Extensions of time are common.
What happens while it is decided
The process from here
This application is with Chelmsford for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.
About full applications applications
How this application type works
A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go: siting, design, access and landscaping are all fixed at this stage. It is the standard route for new buildings, conversions and changes of use. The statutory target is eight weeks for smaller schemes and thirteen weeks for major development, though complex cases often take longer by agreement.
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