Planning application
1 - 2 Pratts Farm Cottages Pratts Farm Lane Chelmsford Garden Community Chelmsford Essex CM3 3PR
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Change of use of dwelling (Class C3) to short-term holiday lets.
As published by the council, reference 26/00692/FUL
Application record
- Reference
- 26/00692/FUL
- Category
- Full applications
- Status
- Pending Consideration
- Validated
- 9 Jun 2026
- Postcode
- CM3 3PR
Site history
Applications at this address on the Chelmsford register
This site has had 2 applications since 2026.
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26/01231/LBC Awaiting decision
1 - 2 Pratts Farm Cottages Pratts Farm Lane Chelmsford Garden Community Chelmsford Essex CM3 3PR
Painted sign to north elevation, new ground floor coverings, replacement external soil vent pipes to south elevation, relocation of EV charging point.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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9 Jun 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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23 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 4 August 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.
What happens while it is decided
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.
About full applications
A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go, with siting, design, access and landscaping all fixed at this stage. More in our guide to planning application types.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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1 - 2 Pratts Farm Cottages Pratts Farm Lane Chelmsford Garden Community Chelmsford Essex CM3 3PR
93% historically approved · decision due ~2 Nov
Painted sign to north elevation, new ground floor coverings, replacement external soil vent pipes to south elevation, relocation of EV charging point.
Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings -
4 Pratts Cottages Pratts Farm Lane Chelmsford Garden Community Chelmsford Essex CM3 3PR
85% historically approved · decision due ~11 Aug
Proposed Conversion of 2 Flats into a Single Dwelling
Decided Full applications New dwellingSeveral homes -
Pratts Farm Pratts Farm Lane Little Waltham Chelmsford Essex CM3 3PR
Condition 4 - Finished levels; Condition 5 - Samples of materials; Condition 6 - Drawings to show details of (i) Windows; (ii) Doors; (iii) Plinth; (iv) Eaves and verge; (vi) Chimney and flues; (vii) Vents;
Granted Conditions Windows or glazing 7 docs -
4 Pratts Cottages Pratts Farm Lane Little Waltham Chelmsford Essex CM3 3PR
Retrospective application for the conversion of the existing dwelling to form 2 flats, with alterations to the fenestration, construction of a fencing, bike store, bin store and installation paving.
Granted Full applications New dwelling Windows or glazing 14 docsSeveral homes -
Pratts Farm Pratts Farm Lane Little Waltham Chelmsford Essex CM3 3PR
Reinstatement of access and driveway.
Granted Full applications 11 docs -
Pratts Farm Pratts Farm Lane Little Waltham Chelmsford Essex CM3 3PR
Alterations to previously approved planning permission 18/01196/FUL, with the construction of an additional outdoor swimming pool and plant room.
Granted Full applications 11 docs
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