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26/00598/FUL

Shire Hall Tindal Square Chelmsford Essex CM1 1EH

Awaiting decision Chelmsford Full

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

  1. 7 May 2026

    Received by Chelmsford

  2. 23 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  3. 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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